Director of Extended Learning and Workforce Development

Salary: $37,440.00 Annually
Location : Kutztown, PA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: E2026-0086
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: Management
Classification: 190


Job Summary
The Director of Extended Learning and Workforce Development supports the growth and delivery of workforce-aligned, non-credit programming through strategic coordination of initiatives, partnership development, and targeted marketing efforts. This role manages key programs such as KU Advance, collaborates with campus and community partners, and utilizes data and systems to enhance program effectiveness, expand access for adult learners, and support student success and enrollment growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and enrollment in or completion of a master's program (higher education, counseling, adult learning, or related field preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting extended learning, workforce development, or non-credit programming initiatives
• Experience working with Modern Campus/Destiny One, Coursera, and Credly learning platforms and systems
• Background in marketing, outreach, or enrollment growth strategies
• Experience in graphic design and visual content creation, with proficiency in tools such as Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience collaborating across departments and with external partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, adult learning or workforce development
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience developing and managing external partnerships and customized training programs
• Familiarity with website management systems (e.g., Ingeniux) and basic data analysis

Supplemental Information
Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on June 23, 2026.
This is a benefits eligible part-time position at 20 hours per week.
The starting salary range for this position is $37,440.00.
This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.
A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
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To be eligible for coverage under the State System health plan, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time.


The link for the benefits for this group is:

• Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.
• Healthy U Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
• Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
• Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
• Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000.
• Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
• Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.

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Do you have familiarity with national CPL standards and frameworks (i.e., ACE recommendations, CAEL best practices, UPCEA standards)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with student information systems and transfer credit evaluations tools?

• Yes
• No

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Are you proficient with the Microsoft Suite and other common platforms?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate in the space below any qualifications or skills which you possess that are pertinent to this position.
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