Senior Director of Continuing Education and Professional Studies

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants should submit the following materials with their application:

Cover Letter Resume

TYPE OF POSITION/EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY

Full-Time

DEPARTMENT

Continuing Education and Professional Studies

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, Typically 9am to 5pmOccasional night and weekend hours needed.

REMOTE WORK

Occasional - Limited remote work schedule.

HOURS/WEEK and

MONTHS/YEAR

35 hours/week and 52 weeks/year

FLSA STATUS

Exempt, Salaried GENERAL PURPOSEThe Senior Director provides strategic leadership and works closely with the Dean of Innovative Delivery Methods on the operational oversight for Molloys Continuing Education & Professional Studies (CEPS) portfolio, including noncredit certificates, microcredentials, customized corporate education, professional licensure/CEU programs, and alternative pathways that stack to academic credit. This role is responsible for market strategy, program development, budget and P&L management, enrollment growth, quality and compliance, and deep partnerships with employers, community organizations, and academic units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and execute a multi-year strategy for CEPS aligned with the universitys mission, with defined goals for enrollment, revenue, and impact by using labor-market and competitive analysis to build a balanced, stackable portfolio of noncredit, credentialed, and workforce-focused programs aligned to market demand in flexible formats.

Oversee the full program lifecycle from concept through scale and sunset, ensuring academic quality, instructor standards, and alignment with credit pathways through close collaboration with academic department while maintaining all CE/CEU, licensure, and accreditation requirements.

Build and manage strategic partnerships with employers, community organizations, and public agencies to design programs, secure funding, and deliver customized training with measurable outcomes. Own the CEPS financial and operational infrastructure, while scaling technology, overseeing programs and events, and ensuring efficient, compliant operations across all systems and processes.

Leads the CEPS brand and go-to-market strategy in partnership with Marketing, ensuring strong visibility and high-touch learner experience from onboarding through career outcomes and alumni engagement. Recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing team, setting clear performance expectations aligned with strategic goals.

Work with 3rd party content providers to ensure Molloy quality standards are upheld.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree (Education, Leadership, Business, or related field.)5 to 8 years of work related experience Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Databases

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Web DevelopmentStatistical Software Jenzabar Software

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC

CONTACTDaily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.

SALARY INFORMATIONWhen determining the salary offer for a new employee, Molloy considers several key characteristics such as job knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal and external equity. The hiring annual salary for this position is $118,000 to $128,000. This annual salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation at the time of posting. As part of its total compensation package, Molloy University offers an extensive range of benefits and programs for its employees including excellent health and dental insurance options, generous time off and tuition benefits. For further information, please visit Benefits | Molloy University.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Molloy University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status; in its administration of educational policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or in employment practices. Molloy University takes its responsibility seriously to establish an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community are respected. In its effort to provide an optimal learning environment the University seeks the appointment of persons who are highly qualified and whose background is appropriate to fill each vacancy. It is University policy to recruit, employ, retain and promote employees without discrimination regarding sex, race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or physical disability.