Assist. Director, Center for Leadership & Pro

Assistant Director, Center for Leadership & Professional Excellence (CLPE)

Department: Academics

Reports to Supervisor: Executive Director, CLPE

FLSA: Exempt

Holy Cross College's Mission: The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act. Holy Cross is a Catholic college that advances the apostolic mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our practical, experiential, liberal arts curriculum applies timeless truths to contemporary life and leads people to wholeness in the image of Christ.

Central to our mission is an encompassing commitment to uphold the legacy of the Brothers of Holy Cross and the charism, mission, values and traditions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Embracing this mission, we strive to live out the following aspects of our shared vocation. First, all members of our Holy Cross College Community are called to be educators in the faith, directing our efforts to the educational approach first developed by Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau, which underscores the formation of the mind and heart, for the Holy Cross College community. We desire to be a community that supports one another in developing excellence in our area of specialty and wholeness in our human dignity through relationships of collegiality and collaboration. As a community, we are stewards of the charism of the Congregation "to renew the Christian faith, to regenerate society and bring about better times." At the College, your role and responsibilities are witness to how we seek to join our gifts together and build a community that honors every person's contribution to this shared mission, the common good of the College, and the well-being of our students.

Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.

All Holy Cross College administrators, faculty, and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ-like students and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.

Typical Schedule: This is a part time position to begin July 2026.

Purpose: The Assistant Director serves as the Center's primary Program Implementation specialist, responsible for operationalizing partnership agreements and implementing high-impact programs that drive workforce development and certifications. As the CLPE expands into a premier Professional Development Hub, the AD will ensure the seamless delivery of certifications and dual-credit programs across four key audiences: high school students, traditional undergraduates, adult learners, and corporate partners.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Program Implementation & Growth

• Operationalize Frameworks: Take established agreements with partners and 3rd-party providers to implement for program launch.
• Provider Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for external content providers to ensure delivery meets Holy Cross standards.
• Certification Management: Oversee the scheduling, registration, and delivery of certifications, including Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, AI Literacy and others as necessary.
• Dual-Credit Support: Coordinate the logistical requirements for dual-credit pathways with regional high schools to ensure credit-bearing programs run efficiently.
• Data Management: Oversee the collection, aggregation, and analysis of participant data to support grant reporting requirements and internal strategic decision-making.
• Platform Management: Manage the operational interface between 3rd-party learning platforms and Holy Cross systems, ensuring enrollees have seamless access to digital course materials and certifications.

2. Cross Departmental Collaboration

• Internal Liaison: Work closely with the College's Registrar, Academic Affairs, and Administrative units to ensure coordination and compliance for CLPE offerings on campus.

3. Instruction & Quality Assurance

• Occasional Instruction: Directly manage or instruct specific modules within the CLPE portfolio as needed, particularly in areas of leadership and professional skills.

4. Event Coordination & Program Promotion

• CLPE Signature Events: Lead the logistical execution of signature CLPE events, including community breakfasts, the CLPE Leadership Forum, and industry networking sessions for professional development participants.
• Enrollee Engagement: Coordinate high-impact on-campus visits and immersion experiences for all CLPE audiences, including high school dual-credit students, adult learners, and corporate training cohorts.
• Promotion & Outreach Support: Assist the Executive Director in implementing targeted marketing and recruitment strategies to increase program visibility and drive enrollment across regional and national verticals.
• Logistics Management: Manage all venue, catering, and material requirements for CLPE-hosted functions, ensuring a seamless and welcoming "Unreasonable Hospitality" experience for every visitor and partner.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proven ability to thrive in a high-growth, "startup" environment; must be a self-motivated problem-solver who adapts quickly to shifting market demands and proactively identifies opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from concept to completion (Certification in Project Management preferred).
• Operational Excellence: Experience in educational administration, corporate training logistics, or program management.
• Collaborative Mindset: Exceptional ability to work across departments without direct reporting authority to achieve shared goals.
• Deep commitment: Knowledge of the Holy Cross charism of "educating hearts and minds" and the ability to weave ethical decision-making into professional training.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Employment at Holy Cross College is 'at will' meaning either the college or employee can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Holy Cross College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status.

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to Holy Cross College Career Opportunities. Position will remain open until it is filled.