Demonstrated experience in adult education, continuing education, workforce development, professional learning, or a closely related field; Demonstrated experience designing, delivering, or managing education and training programs in higher education, workforce development, adult education, or a related environment; Experience in curriculum development, program design, implementation, and assessment; Knowledge of and experience with one or more of the following: Prior Learning Assessment, Competency-Based Education, stackable credentials, micro-credentials, non-credit programming, workforce partnerships, or professional development programming; Demonstrated ability to identify workforce needs and develop customized or employer-aligned programming in response; Proven ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, with cross-functional teams; Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; Record of fostering positive working relationships with faculty, staff, employers, and community stakeholders; Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; Ability to think entrepreneurially and build new programs that support student success, workforce advancement, and regional economic growth; Demonstrated supervisory or administrative leadership experience preferred; Strong commitment to excellence, transparency, innovation, and attention to detail; Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution is required; Earned doctorate in a related field is preferred; and. Programming and assessment: Collaborate with faculty, deans, and university leadership to create innovative academic and non-credit offerings for adult learners, place-bound students, and working professionals; Provide leadership for the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program and support its growth as a flexible, student-centered pathway; Oversee the development and implementation of Prior Learning Assessment processes that appropriately recognize college-level learning gained through work, military service, training, and other professional experiences; Support the exploration and implementation of Competency-Based Education models and other flexible delivery systems that expand student access and success; Use data to assess program effectiveness, support continuous improvement, and identify growth opportunities.
