Executive Director of Extended, Professional, and Continuing Education (EPaCE)

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement participation

Educational benefits

Job summary

A public educational institution located in San Luis Obispo is seeking an Executive Director for Extended, Professional, and Continuing Education (EPaCE). This leadership position entails strategic planning, program oversight, and developing educational programs that are self-sustaining. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. The salary range is competitive, and the benefits package includes health, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in educational program management.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Ability to develop program viability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for programmatic initiatives.
• Oversee administrative operations in EPaCE.
• Develop innovative and financially self-supporting programs.

Skills

Communication and teamwork

Tact and diplomacy

Conflict resolution

Business case development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Summary

The Executive Director of Extended, Professional, and Continuing Education (EPaCE) is a leadership role responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of both programmatic initiatives and administrative operations in Extended, Professional and Continuing Education.

Department Summary

Extended, Professional and Continuing Education (EPaCE) develops and delivers innovative and financially self-supporting academic and educational programs to extend Cal Poly’s reach to market opportunities beyond its traditional University programs.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high-level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the field of extension programming and self-support operations.
• Demonstrated skill in developing business cases, conducting program viability analysis, and preparing financial performance reports for senior leadership.

Education And Experience

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of progressively responsible professional experience in developing, managing, administering, and sustaining educational programs.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience with demonstrated responsibility for hiring, performance management, team development, and engagement.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with campus specific applications including PeopleSoft student records/student financials, PolyData Dashboards, Lumens or other registration/enrollment software, Podio.

Salary And Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $120,000–$140,000 annually. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Cal Poly offers a best‑in‑class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top‑tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands‑on philosophy, small class sizes and close student‑faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This position may be “Designated” under California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code, requiring filing a Statement of Economic Interest annually and completing training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.