Director of Adult Education

XU01 Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University in Cincinnati seeks a Director of Adult Education to lead strategic initiatives for adult undergraduate learners, expand degree pathways, and strengthen completion rates. This role reports to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and collaborates across advising, financial aid, enrollment, student affairs, and academic units.

The Director will oversee two online degree programs (Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership) and two certificate

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to master and organize details.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Xavier University's vision and strategy for adult undergraduate education.
• Coordinate university-wide efforts to support adult learners across advising, financial aid, enrollment, and student affairs.
• Align course offerings and academic pathways with adult student demand across units.
• Analyze enrollment, retention, and completion data to inform strategic planning.
• Provide oversight for Xavier’s online degree programs and certificates in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Prioritization

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field

Job description

Director of Adult Education

Director of Adult Education at Xavier University – a strategic leadership role dedicated to supporting adult undergraduate learners, expanding opportunities, and strengthening pathways to degree completion. Reports to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Xavier University's vision and strategy for adult undergraduate education, identifying academic pathways, degree‑completion programs, and certificate opportunities aligned with adult student needs.
• Coordinate university‑wide efforts to support adult learners throughout the student lifecycle in collaboration with advising, financial aid, enrollment, student affairs, and academic units to ensure a seamless experience.
• Coordinate adult education initiatives across academic and administrative units and collaborate with faculty and college leadership to align course offerings and academic pathways with student demand.
• Analyze enrollment, retention, and completion data for adult learners, develop recommendations that inform strategic planning and decision‑making, and support institutional assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide oversight and serve as key point of contact for Xavier’s current two undergraduate online degree programs (Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership) and two certificate programs housed in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education or a related field.
• Five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to master and organize details.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Benefits (full‑time only)

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts such as health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts.
• Life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Xavier University welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome candidates from all walks of life, with different strengths, experiences, beliefs, and backgrounds to apply.