Executive Leader, Workforce Continuing Education

Dallas College; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 181,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College is seeking an accomplished Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce Continuing Education to lead strategic development and execution of workforce education programs, professional training, adult education, and accelerated career pathways.

This executive role partners with academic, industry, and government stakeholders to expand credentials, expand access, and align education with labor market needs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a related field.
• Ten (10) years of executive leadership experience in contract negotiations, educational partnerships, higher education workforce development, continuing education, adult education, grant development and implementation, and corporate training.
• Strong background in industry partnerships, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Current and valid Texas driver's license required
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
• Official transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Workforce Continuing Education programs and related education pathways.
• Leads long-range planning to expand workforce training, credential attainment, incumbent worker upskilling, reskilling, and career advancement opportunities.
• Cultivates and sustains strategic partnerships with employers, industry associations, workforce boards, governmental agencies, community organizations, and economic development entities.
• Oversees program portfolios, including curriculum development, evaluation, compliance, scheduling, and operational effectiveness.
• Manages budgets, resource allocation, revenue generation, enrollment growth, and performance metrics.
• Leads workforce funding strategies, including Pell initiatives, grants management, and state/federal funding opportunities.
• Provides leadership development and performance management for leaders, faculty, and staff.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting

Partnerships

Executive leadership

Communication with executives

Change management

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Dallas College is seeking an accomplished Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce Continuing Education to lead strategic development and execution of workforce education programs, professional training, adult education, and accelerated career pathways.

This executive role partners with academic, industry, and government stakeholders to expand credentials, expand access, and align education with labor market needs.