Director, Executive Education & Growth Strategy

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business invites applications for Director of Executive Education, a strategic leader responsible for developing innovative executive and professional learning experiences that help individuals, organizations, and industries thrive.

The role collaborates with faculty, corporate leaders, and partners across Purdue to design programs addressing leadership, AI, digital transformation, and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field required.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in executive education, professional learning, business development, workforce development, higher education partnerships, consulting, operational excellence, or related fields.
• Experience working in a corporate setting, and/or leadership within higher education or a non-profit.
• Demonstrated success in developing strategic partnerships and implementing innovative learning solutions.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing outcomes without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, growth, and innovation of Executive Education programs and services.
• Develop new executive education offerings, learning solutions, and delivery models that meet evolving workforce and industry needs.
• Identify market opportunities, growth initiatives, and partnership opportunities that expand Executive Education's impact and revenue.
• Collaborate with faculty, industry experts, Purdue Online, TAP, and university partners to design high-quality learning experiences.
• Establish and improve operational processes, performance metrics, pricing models, and business practices that support sustainable growth.
• Monitor program performance and recommend improvements to enhance client outcomes, quality, and financial results.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance on executive and professional education trends and best practices.
• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and represent Executive Education through client engagement, presentations, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Mentor and support colleagues while fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence.
• Drive customized learning solutions in areas such as leadership development, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and financial acumen.
• Develop a standing network of highly qualified faculty along with a new cadre of qualified adjuncts and practitioners to deliver subject matter to clients.
• Engaged with contract negotiation, terms, and university requirements.
• Responsible for overall P&L of the unit.
• Ensure polished, professional program delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Executive education

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM / Salesforce

Education

BA/BS in related field

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Airtable

Job description

Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business invites applications for Director of Executive Education, a strategic leader responsible for developing innovative executive and professional learning experiences that help individuals, organizations, and industries thrive.

The role collaborates with faculty, corporate leaders, and partners across Purdue to design programs addressing leadership, AI, digital transformation, and organizational growth.