Director of Continuing Education & Strategic Growth

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is seeking a Director of Professional and Continuing Education to provide strategic leadership for the division, drive enrollment growth, and ensure financial sustainability. The role partners with the Dean and faculty to create innovative programs, strengthen existing offerings, and expand PCE's impact through internal and external collaborations.

The Director will guide the PCE team through system implementations, operational enhancements, and

Qualifications

• Minimum BA; Master's preferred.
• At least five years of experience in continuing education, working with adult learners or in other nontraditional educational contexts.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role within education.
• Demonstrated experience with enrollment strategy, fiscal planning, and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Dean and faculty to identify and develop opportunities for new programs and innovative educational offerings, and to strengthen and evolve PCE's existing program portfolio.
• Cultivate institutional and external partnerships that expand PCE's reach and create new opportunities for collaboration.
• Establish and track KPIs for enrollment and revenue growth across all PCE offerings.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Admissions, Marketing, Academic Affairs, and IT to align PCE with broader institutional goals.
• Lead efforts in planning, system implementation, and process improvement to support a streamlined student lifecycle from inquiry to completion.
• Oversee the operational rollout and continuous improvement of divisional student software systems.
• Drive cross-departmental coordination with IT, Student Financial Services, and the Registrar to streamline processes, meet project milestones, and report high-level outcomes to senior administration.
• Provide operational oversight of essential tasks including billing, hiring, and catalog production.
• Oversee the development, logistics, and smooth operation of special programs and external partnerships.
• Direct supervision of PCE staff: Manager of Enrollment, Systems & Student Success, the Curriculum & Scheduling Manager, and the Marketing & Communications Coordinator.
• Foster a student-centered culture where every staff member supports student success.
• Support the Dean in managing Program Directors, including regular meetings, agenda setting, and facilitation.

Skills

Leadership

Enrollment strategy

Budget management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is seeking a Director of Professional and Continuing Education to provide strategic leadership for the division, drive enrollment growth, and ensure financial sustainability. The role partners with the Dean and faculty to create innovative programs, strengthen existing offerings, and expand PCE's impact through internal and external collaborations.

The Director will guide the PCE team through system implementations, operational enhancements, and