Director of Professional and Continuing Studies

Title: Director of Professional and Continuing Studies

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Strategic Initiatives

Department: Office of Professional and Continuing Studies

Position Summary

The Director provides institutional leadership for Elon University's innovative approach to professional and continuing education for students, alumni, faculty, staff, university partners, potential employers, and our local communities as defined in the Boldly Elon strategic plan. In collaboration with a wide range of campus partners—including Academic Affairs, Alumni Engagement, the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC), University Advancement, Office of Leadership and Professional Development (OLPD), Admissions/Collegiate Start, National Campus Programs and others across campus—as well as external partners and organizations, the Director designs and implements a full menu of learning opportunities under the centralized organizational umbrella of the Office of Professional and Continuing Studies, which includes the Elon NEXT program portfolio. The Director supervises the Assistant Director and their work coordinating the LIFE@Elon program. The Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, and recruiting for competitive offerings in continuing education initiatives, workshops, short courses, certificates, and more. In partnership with Alumni Engagement and SPDC, this position conceives and directs alumni lifelong learning and professional development strategy. The Director works closely with Elon's six schools and colleges to develop programs, promotes and tracks learners' success across all programs, and facilitates the functioning of a Professional and Continuing Studies advisory board. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for University Advancement and Strategic Initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership for professional and continuing education opportunities campus-wide, emphasizing building, marketing, and implementing a variety of advancement opportunities in partnership with the Alumni Office and across Elon's schools and college.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identi