PACE Deputy Chief Officer

Uvmjobs; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) seeks a Deputy PACE Chief Officer to lead online education strategy, program development, enrollment management, and student services. This senior role aligns programs with institutional priorities and drives growth across Vermont and beyond.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, engage with faculty, partners, and administrators, and steer initiatives that elevate academic quality, accessibility, and workforce relevance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field and 7–10 years of academic operations, curricular development/design, and online education leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience designing end-to-end online infrastructure.
• Experience in online teaching and instructional design.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation.
• Strong leadership, project management, supervisory, market research, organizational and communications skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of statistical/enrollment trends.
• Knowledge of higher education philosophy, governance, structure and culture.
• Strong understanding of financial models and budget expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across online education, program development, enrollment management, student services, program portfolio management, and academic innovation.
• Implement the UVM Online Roadmap and advance innovative learning initiatives to support enrollment growth and student success.
• Develop sustainable infrastructure, policies, processes, partnerships, and service models for online and continuing education.
• Plan strategically with market research, enrollment forecasting, program evaluation, and assessment in collaboration with academic units.
• Collaborate with faculty and external partners to advance PACE’s mission and strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Supervisory experience

Market research

Organizational and communications

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Doctorate degree (Desirable)

Job description

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Deputy PACE Chief Officer

Professional and Continuing Education ( PACE ) | University of Vermont

Are you a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and operational excellence? Join the University of Vermont’s Professional and Continuing Education ( PACE ) team as the Deputy PACE Chief Officer, a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving organizational performance, advancing online education, and shaping the future of lifelong learning.

Working closely with the Chief Officer for PACE , you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organization’s diverse portfolio. With broad oversight of key functional areas, you will ensure programs, services, and processes are aligned to institutional priorities, positioned for growth, and supported to achieve ambitious performance goals.

What You’ll Lead

• Strategic and operational oversight of online education, program development, enrollment management, student services, program portfolio management, and academic innovation.
• Implementation of the UVM Online Roadmap and advancement of innovative learning initiatives that support enrollment growth, student success, academic quality, accessibility, workforce relevance, and expanded educational access.
• Development of sustainable infrastructure, policies, processes, partnerships, and service models that strengthen online and continuing education offerings.
• Strategic program planning, market research, enrollment forecasting, program evaluation, and assessment in collaboration with academic units.

What You’ll Influence

As a senior leader, you will collaborate with faculty, academic and administrative leaders, employers, technology teams, and external partners to advance PACE’s mission and strategic priorities. You will represent the Chief Officer in key forums, help guide critical organizational decisions, and play an integral role on the PACE Senior Management Team in evaluating progress toward strategic goals and future opportunities.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than an operations leadership position. It is an opportunity to help define the future of professional, online, and continuing education at UVM . You will lead transformational initiatives, build cross-campus partnerships, and create innovative pathways that expand access and opportunity for learners throughout Vermont and beyond.

Join us in advancing educational innovation, supporting learner success, and shaping the future of higher education.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Master’s degree in related field and 7–10 years of academic operations, curricular development/design, and online education leadership experience in higher education required.
• Experience designing end-to-end online infrastructure.
• Experience in online teaching and instructional design.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation.
• Solid leadership, project management, supervisory, market research, organizational and communications skills necessary.
• Demonstrated understanding of statistical/enrollment trends.
• Knowledge of higher education philosophy, governance, structure and culture.
• Strong understanding of financial models and budget expectations.

Desirable Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree.
• Experience scaling online programs across multiple units.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for online education.
• Experience linking online strategy to enrollment growth.

Anticipated Pay Range $129,000 to $170,000

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position No

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.