Director

Professional Development Programs (non-credit)

College of Business and Administration

University of Colorado at Denver

October 3, 2000

The Director of Professional Development Programs (non-credit) for the College of Business reports to the Dean and has responsibility for developing and managing a full range of non-credit professional development programs and continuing education activities, including certificate programs, workshops, courses, conferences, and distance education programs. The responsibilities include program planning and development, staffing, budget, management, marketing, and reporting.

Specific Duties:

1. Write and implement specific short term and long range strategic and operational plans for the program.
2. Work closely with the Dean, other college administrators, and faculty to identify, plan and conduct a variety of continuing education activities, emphasizing professional development opportunities for practitioners in business-related fields.
3. Develop and administer budgets for both the overall operation and for each of the individual programs and activities conducted within the program.
4. Establish and maintain close relationships with other key resource departments within the university, including (but not limited to) Academic Affairs, the Office of Publications and Public Relations, the Accounting Office, and the Budget Office.
5. Strategically market non-credit professional development programs, and the College of Business itself, using all marketing opportunities to increase the visibility and reputation of the college, the programs, and the university in general.
6. Work with representatives of business, industry, government and professional organizations, and other colleges on campus to build mutually beneficial relationships which contribute to the advancement of the Non-credit Professional Development Program and the College of Business.
7. Actively pursue all opportunities to conduct non-credit professional development programs using state-of-the-art educational technologies and delivery systems.
8. Generate reports on a regular basis that monitor the status of the Non-credit Professional Development Program.
9. Assess on a continuing basis all aspects of the Non-credit Professional Development Program operations, recommending and implementing changes for program improvement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in business or related field is required. Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in successfully marketing educational programs and negotiating training contracts with the business community. Supervisory experience is required. Candidates must also be knowledgeable about trends in corporate education. Superior written and oral communication skills are essential.

Salary: competitive.

Applications:

Send a letter of application which summarizes qualifications and experience along with a resume and the names of three professional references to: Chair, Director Non-Credit Search Committee, Professional Development Programs, College of Business Administration, University of Colorado at Denver, Campus box 165, P.O Box 173364, Denver, CO 80217-3364. No phone calls please. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Colorado at Denver is an equal opportunity employer and educator committed to excellence through inclusiveness.