Interim Director, Professional Development

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.  We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement.  We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Interim Director, Professional Development

Job Description Summary:

The Interim Director of Professional Development, designs, delivers, and manages impactful professional development programs that foster growth, engagement, and continuous learning across Austin Community College (ACC). Grounded in the College’s values of Courage, Compassion, Joy, and YES!, this position leads efforts to build internal capacity, elevate employee performance and support collegewide initiatives that enhance service excellence and operational impact. This roles oversees training, delivery, program evaluation, and engagement strategies that align with strategic goals and ensure equitable access to development opportunities for all staff.

Job Description:

Austin Community College (ACC) is seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative leader to serve as Interim Director, Professional Development, for a six-month appointment. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for building engaging, inclusive, and high-impact learning environments; paired with a strong ability to assess, prioritize, and strengthen internal systems and team capacity.

In addition to supporting core program optimization and development, the interim leader will help ACC understand current and emerging needs by providing objective, data-informed insights about the structure, scope, and support required for a sustainable professional development function. These insights will directly shape the permanent position and inform broader HR and organizational priorities.

This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate contribution while shaping the future of professional development and employee experience at a mission-driven institution rooted in Courage, Compassion, Joy, and YES!

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Supervise, coach, and develop staff within the professional development team, ensuring alignment with ACC’s values, HR policies, industry standards, and applicable employment laws. Recommend hiring and personnel actions for direct reports.

• Lead the design, facilitation, and delivery of training programs and workshops for staff, incorporating adult learning theory, inclusive practices, and emerging workforce needs.

• Develop and implement structured learning pathways that promote job readiness, leadership development, and continuous improvement aligned with institutional goals.

• Manage program logistics and operations, including scheduling, instructor support, registration, attendance, and evaluation tracking using ACC’s learning management systems.

• Collaborate with su