The University of Arizona

Assistant Director Non-Credit Programs

The University of Arizona$75K — $98K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a related role or equivalent education/work experience required.
  • Knowledge of non-credit continuing and professional education is essential.
  • Familiarity with academic and workforce training needs is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and continuous improvement of non-credit education programs.
  • Align non-credit program strategies with institutional goals for access and workforce development.
  • Supervise content architects and oversee non-credit content quality.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop tailored learning solutions.
  • Manage the life cycle of non-credit offerings, ensuring content relevance and learner engagement.
  • Monitor performance indicators and produce reports for program improvements.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment with remote options.
  • Access to university resources and professional development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for full-time employees.
  • Retirement plans and savings programs available.
  • Supportive work culture focused on innovation and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Assistant Director Non-Credit Programs

Posting Number
req26652

Department
Arizona Online

Department Website Link
https://ce.arizona.edu/

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Assistant Director of Non-Credit Programs provides strategic and operational leadership over the university's portfolio of non-credit continuing and professional education offerings. This role oversees the development, deployment, and maintenance of non-credit programs, including adapting for-credit content for non-credit platforms. The Assistant Director also leads collaborations with colleges, departments, faculty, and staff to design and deliver customized learning solutions that meet the evolving needs of professional learners and industry partners. This position supervises two content architects and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program manager and works closely with instructional design and business development teams, ensuring non-credit offerings align with institutional goals for innovation, access, and workforce development.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement. While many responsibilities may be completed remotely, the role requires weekly on-site presence at the Tucson, Arizona campus to fulfill duties that must be performed in person.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Program Development
  • Provides leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of non-credit continuing and professional education programs.
  • Develops programmatic strategy alongside the Sr. Director of Learning Programs to seamlessly align non-credit offerings with Arizona Online's robust program offerings to meet institutional priorities for access, workforce development, and lifelong learning.

Oversight and Supervision of Non-Credit Content Teams
  • Supervises and supports content architects, responsible for developing content for non-credit formats, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
  • Ensures instructional quality, learner engagement, and platform compatibility.

Partnership and Custom Program Development
  • Leads the development of customized non-credit learning solutions in collaboration with colleges, departments, faculty, and staff.
  • Engages internal and external stakeholders, including the Arizona Online Executive Director for Corporate Partnerships and Business Initiatives, to identify industry training needs and co-create professional development opportunities.

Operations and Program Maintenance
  • Oversees the life cycle of non-credit offerings, including regular review and revision of program content, learner experience, and platform performance.
  • Coordinates with marketing, enrollment, and support teams to ensure smooth operations and learner satisfaction.

Evaluation and Reporting
  • Monitors key performance indicators for non-credit offerings, analyzes learner and partner feedback, and produces reports to inform continuous improvement.
  • Ensures program alignment with university goals and accreditation or compliance requirements where applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
  • Knowledge of non-credit continuing and professional education.
  • Knowledge of academic and workforce needs.


This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.


Preferred Qualifications

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Academic Administration

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$75,540-$98,201

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
10

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
M1

Job Family
Academic Affairs

Job Function
Academic Administration

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
8/17/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
John Kramkowski | [email protected]

Open Date
7/29/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

About The University of Arizona

The University of Arizona is a public research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885, the UA was the first university in the Arizona Territory. As of 2021, the university enrolls 45,918 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix). The University of Arizona is one of the elected members of the Association of American Universities (an organization of North America's premier research institutions) and is the only representative from the state of Arizona to this group. UA athletes have won national titles in several sports, most notably men's basketball, baseball, and softball. The official colors of the university and its athletic teams are cardinal red and navy blue.
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