Director of Continuing Education I

We seek an innovative, forward thinking, and results-driven professional to provide vision and leadership for an entrepreneurial-based continuing education program.  Accountability for this job focuses on attainment of income and enrollment targets, as well as operational expenditures in accordance with sales/marketing strategies and program plan budgets.  Responsibilities include the following: identify, develop, implement and evaluate education and training activities that meet the professional and workforce development needs of corporate, educational, governmental, and non-profit agencies and organizations and their employees; collaborate with campus academic leadership, regional and University-wide program units to implement off-campus and credit programs that connect with campus degrees and certificates; dedicate significant effort to comprehensive outreach activities, including developing and maintaining relationships with local business, industry and organizations; manage a financially sound mix of new initiatives and on-going programming; lead a staff that supports the outreach and campus mission; manage all activities at an off-campus, community-based center; identify and manage grant-based programming.  The individual filling this job is a member of the Penn State Lehigh Valley senior leadership team.  Requires Master's degree or equivalent, plus three years of work-related experience.  Professional level work-related experience in a progressive, entrepreneurial-based organization is required.  Knowledge of educational sales, community engagement, and managing profitable programs is desired.  Proven ability to manage human, physical, and fiscal resources for entrepreneurial operations is a necessity. Competencies critical to success include: innovation, collaboration, entrepreneurship, problem solving, supervision, teamwork, and vision. Active support of diversity issues highly desirable.

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to Employment & Compensation Division, Job #: K-31112, The Pennsylvania State University, Fifth Floor, James M. Elliott Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750. Resumes accepted until position is filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.