Director of Professional Development and Executive ...

Director of Professional Development and Executive Education - School of BusinessSalary: Commensuratewith experience Benefits: TheUniversity offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holydays and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, andtuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more andexplore benefits at Location: Centerfor Student Success (CSS), School of Business Position Status: Full-time Hours: Varied Position Number: 220021/10-1150 FLSA Status: ExemptPOSITION SUMMARY:The Director Professional Development and Executive Education (DPDEE) is housed in theSchool of Business's Center for Student Success (CSS) and reports to the SeniorAssociate Dean for Academic Programs and Executive Education. The CSSprioritizes the customer experience by providing a smooth transition fromapplicant to student to placement to life-long learning opportunities.Consequently, as an integral member of the CSS, the DPDEE is a "full-service" position representing the School of Business's offerings and graduate students as an asset to the business community -providing educational andprofessional development opportunities for both students and employees. Additional responsibilities include selling executiveeducation programs and managing and expanding our existing portfolio ofexecutive education programs. As such, the position is charged with identifying new executive education opportunities and collaborating with theCenter/Institute Directors as they develop new programs in their respectiveareas. The DPDEE works with the Senior Associate Dean as wellas faculty to implementthose programs. S/he also supervises apart-time administrative assistant. Theposition requires effective interaction with the Assistant Dean ofAdvancement (and team), alumni, advisory councils, corporations, theUniversity's Office of Career Development and the School's MARCOM Group andgift officers. Note that suchinteractions may be coordinated and/or directed by the Senior Associate Deanand Dean's office. This position requires a self-starter with anentrepreneurial mindset who is comfortable developing and selling programs,building relationships, and managing complex projects.The successful candidate will be evaluated based on their ability to meet established goals and through feedback from appropriate constituencies. Work willbe reviewed through regularly scheduled meetings, reports, analysis, and observation of results.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(This list is neither absolute nor restrictive, but indicates approximate duties and responsibilities that may be redefined pursuant to operational needs.)Activelyparticipate in strategy meetings with the Senior Associate Dean to ensure thatrecruitment goals for executive education are met.Work with the corporate community in three primary areas that have important consequences for increasing revenue:Identifying corporate workforce skills and executive education needs.Developing, managing and implementinga portfolio of executive education programs.Coordinating efforts to develop, coachand place graduate students with an eye toward meeting corporate workforceneeds.Build and Maintain Corporate Relationshipsto identifying corporate workforce skill and executive educationneeds (30%).Conductongoing bench marking and needs assessment of organizations to identifyemployers' workforce skills priorities and professional development needs. These insights should be used to focusefforts in developing career-ready graduates and identifying relevant executiveeducation programming. Also, collaboratewith the Assistant Dean of Advancement (and team) to gain access toorganizations to develop comprehensivestrategic plan for providing "full-service" corporate relations with the primary goals being:Strengthening current and establishing new relationships with organizations in the Pittsburgh area and beyond.Promoting the current portfolio current executiveeducation offerings and corporate partnership programs.Identifyingemployer needs to inform both the development of career-ready graduates andopportunities to deliver relevant new executive education offerings.Developing, managingand implementing a portfolio of executive education programs (30%).Coordinateexecutive education offerings with the goals of:Developing and implementing a comprehensive andcoordinated recruiting strategy for all executive education programs. Expanding enrollment in current and new executive education programs.Collaborating withSOBA's MARCOM Group and Center/Institute directors to build executive education program awarenessand ultimately increase enrollment by...Developing strategic marketing plansfor executive education offerings.Creating and updating marketing materials including print, electronic and social media.Facilitating efforts to update the Executive Education website on an ongoing basis.Managecurrent portfolio of programs (Women's Executive Leadership Program, EmergingLeaders Program and implement new executive education programs. This includes:Acting asthe primary point of contact and first-line customer service representative toclients and instructional faculty through explanation of services,troubleshooting needs, resolving issues and creating plans for open enrollmentand onsite clients.Overseeingall program logistics in support of instructors and participants (includingensuringthat necessary instructional materials are available, room set-ups, mealcoordination,schedules, rosters, etc.).Developingand maintaining professional relationships with clients andfacilitators/faculty.Maintaininga database of executive education program participants, perspective and currentclient contacts.Incollaboration with the Assistant Dean of Advancement and team, initiating andmaintaining contact with targeted companies and executives to recruit newparticipants as well as to solicit referrals from past participants forenrollment in programs.Overseeingthe preparation of budgets and financial processes (instructor payments andclient invoices, material and facility needs) for leadership programs.Overseeingthe preparation of contracts for instructional faculty (delivery andsignatures).Supervisingthe use of intellectual property and material preparation for programs.Implementingevaluation processes for program revisions.Coordinatingefforts to develop, coach and place graduate students with an eye towardmeeting corporate workforce needs (especially in the One-Year MBA)(40%)Evolve thecurriculum for the OYMBA Career and Life Design course and coordinate itsdelivery.Oversee andcoordinate coaching of OYMBA students as part of the Career and Life Designcourse.Identifyopportunities for career development activities for all SOBA graduate students.Partner withthe Director of Corporate Relations, Center/Institute Directors and faculty toidentify placement opportunities for graduate students.Trackplacement of SOBA graduate students.Other responsibilities:Participates in Advisory Councils as needed.Attend School events including evening and weekend events asrequired.Ensure accuracy and professionalism of work.Perform other related duties as assigned by Senior Associate Dean.REQUIREMENTS:Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from an accredited educational institution or closely related field of study and 5 or more years of successful corporate relationsand business development as well as leadership development experience in an educational and/or foundation context.A valid driver's license in goodstanding and passport. A track record of success and experience in leading change.Experiencedeveloping/executing training and/or executive education programs.Demonstrated success increasing salesand revenue.Proven ability in buildingrelationships and strategic partnerships. An executive presence and strategicproblem-solver.Highly organized and detail-oriented,excels at multi-tasking with a strong work ethic.Willingness to take ownership ofinitiatives to modify and improve procedures. Exceptional interpersonal skills; caninteract effectively with diverse constituencies.Impeccable integrity and commitment tosuccess of the School overall.Excellent written and verbalcommunication, listening, and follow-through skills. Ability to work occasionalevenings/weekends, facilitate programs in off-site locations.Skilled with Microsoft Officeproducts, CRM software and relational databases.Abilityto establish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.Preferred qualifications: A Master's degree (MBA or MS in abusiness-related field) from an accredited educational institution is preferred.APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.DuquesneUniversity was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, theCongregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.

Created: 2026-04-02