Assistant Director, Program Development

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director, Program Development

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Hiring Department:

Extended Education Ventures

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Oct 28, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Extended Education Ventures (EEV) (https://extendedcampus.utexas.edu/) is a self-supporting unit within The University of Texas at Austin that enables the development, delivery, and promotion of continuing and professional education across the university.

At EEV we strive to create a talented and supportive workplace. To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental core values: Service, Collaboration, Belonging, Excellence, Future-focused, and Integrity.

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

This position is responsible for the identification and development of continuing and professional education programming to be offered through UT’s Extended Campus and in partnership with UT colleges, schools, and units. The goal for this position is to boost current program offerings and develop new programs in areas of strategic interest that meet industry, community, and/or institutional needs. Reporting to the Director of Course Programming, this individual will work with industry and academic partners to identify current and anticipated workforce needs, translate opportunities into actionable plans, and oversee program/course development. Regular duties include analysis of market trends in professional and continuing education, proposal writing, program design advising, MOU creation, general oversight of the build process, and coordination with implementation teams. Success in this role requires deep understanding of the continuing and professional education market and its related economics, the ability to identify and evaluate opportunities and risks, a good understanding of how courses are developed and promoted, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new program opportunities, using relevant market research tools and industry inputs. Analyze data and make recommendations for viable programs that will meet revenue targets and other identified goals. Prepare high-quality reports regarding the market problem to be solved, opportunity size, potential solutions, and risk factors appropriate for sharing with academic leadership.

• Make regular and independent contact with faculty and academic leadership across campus to review opportunities, address challenges, and create actionable plans. Use experience and expertise to provide guidance and advice on program design, business models, and operational matters. Develop MOUs, budgets, and project plans to achieve identified goals and objectives.

• Serve as primary project manager and internal authority throughout program build. Work with Director to identify and allocate needed resources, including instructional design. Drive communication and alignment throughout engagements, such that client goals and expectations are met or exceeded, and that internal needs are addressed in a timely and coordinated manner. Organize and regularly communicate out project progress. Monitor work, including expenses, and intervene when things get off track.

• Oversee successful transition to program implementation. Ensure that programs developed align with relevant policies, work structures, and quality standards.

• Alert Director to progress, trends, and concerns. Prepare reports and financial projections, as requested.

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. 7+ years relevant experience in higher education, continuing and professional education, corporate training, or workforce and economic development initiatives. Ability to interpret market research to recommend projects and to guide project planning. Demonstrable experience managing projects. Ability to communicate complex information in ways that can be easily understood by others. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. An appreciation for the purpose and mission of continuing and professi