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Position Title:
Continuing Education Associate Director

Job Category:
Limited

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Cont Edu Prog Dir

Job Duties:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

• Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups advising and providing continuing education information and representing the interests of the unit

• Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes unit objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan

• Develops and audits the unit budget

• Develops operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives

Department:

School of Continuing Education CASL

Job Details:

The(CASL) at the University of Wisconsin 6Milwaukeeis theunified hub forlifelong learning and instructional excellence, dedicated to makinga high-quality UWM education available to anyone, anywhere, at any time. We champion flexible, student-centered approaches that allow learners to move seamlessly across educational experiences 6from youth programming and degree-seeking pathways to professional upskillingin continuing education. By partnering with instructors to design inclusive, technology-drivenlearningenvironments,CASLensures that innovative learning extends beyond the traditional classroom. Join us in our mission to support educators and empower learners at every stage of their journey, providing the resources necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital and globallandscape. Throughstrongcommunityand employerpartnerships, responsive support, and a commitment to continuous improvement, CASL works to cultivate a teaching and learning environment where all students can thrive.

Job Summary:

As a strategic leader within theCenter for Advancing Student Learning (CASL),you will oversee the operational andpersonnelof continuing education. This pivotal role ensures the seamless integration of lifelong learning with CASL9s broader portfolio, including academic programs, teaching initiatives, business development, and educational technology. You willbe responsible forfostering innovation in workforce alignment and professional development, specifically

expanding access for working adults and non-traditional learners. By strengthening both internal and external communityand employerpartnerships, you will advance a cohesive vision that bridges the gap between credit and non-credit pathways, ensuring our offeringsremainresponsive to evolving industry needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of key strategies and initiatives that integrate continuing education across CASL's functional areas to enhance learning, access, and institutional impact.

• Contribute tostrategic planning, policy development, and institutional initiatives related to lifelong learning.

• Supervise and manage staff, project teams, and program coordinators/managers.

• Identifyemerging educational needs and workforce trends to guide program growth and innovation.

• Position the unit as a key contributor to institutional enrollment, revenue diversification, andcommunityimpactwhile fosteringa collaborative,supportive, and innovative team environment.

Continuing Education & Program Development:

• Oversee the development, coordination, and evaluation of continuing education and non-credit programs.

• Facilitate pathways between non-credit and credit-bearing programs, including stackable credentials,workforce-aligned offerings, micro-credentials, and credit for prior learning.

• Advancecollaborationwith academic departments to design programs responsive to community and employer needs.

• Work closely with business development staff toidentifynew markets, partnerships, and revenue opportunities.

• Strengthen partnerships with community organizations, employers, and public agencies to expand workforce-relevant programming

Operations and Administration

• Assist in managing budgets, contracts, and resource allocation across continuing education program areas.

• Support the development of sustainable financial models, including grant, partnerships, and fee-based programming

• Ensure compliance with institutional, federal, and state policies, and relevant regulations.

• Collaborate with marketing and registration teams to develop outreach strategies to help strengthen the unit9s visibility and reputation locally and regionally.

• Use data, including labor market data, to inform decision-making and continuous improvement across program areas.

Work will be performed primarily onsite.

Compensation:

$115,000-130,000/annually.Salarywill bedeterminedbyfinalist'sexperience, training, education, and equity-based factors.

Required Qualifications:

1. Master9s degree in higher education, public administration, business, ora relatedfield.

2. Minimum of 4 66 years of relevantsupervisoryexperience in continuing education, adult learning, workforce development,ora related area.

3. Demonstrated leadership in program development, budgeting, and team management.

4. Demonstrated experience working across functional areas or leading collaborative initiatives.

5. Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

6.Knowledge of labor market trends and employer engagement strategies.

7. Experience managing budgets or revenue-generating programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. PhDin higher education, public administration, business, ora related field.

2.Experience with workforce development, employer partnerships, or business development.

3. Experience in a public, urban research university.

4. Familiarity with online and hybrid learning modalities.

5.Track recordof securing grants or developing revenue-generating programs.

Education:

Master9s degree in higher education, public administration, business, ora relatedfield.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants please apply online and provide both a resume and cover letter for consideration. Please apply no later than August 8, 2026

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