Vice President of Corporate and Continuing Education

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; Granite Quarry (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in North Carolina seeks a visionary Vice President of Corporate and Continuing Education to lead workforce development programs, build employer partnerships, and align offerings with regional economic needs.

Reporting to the College President, the VP ensures program innovation, manages budgets, collaborates across departments, and drives enrollment while upholding compliance with state standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with focus on workforce development/adult education.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience, including five in senior management.
• Supervisory experience leading a large division of faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with industry leaders, community stakeholders, and governmental agencies to create, develop, market, and implement sustainable strategies that address community and industry needs. Synthesize input to meet emerging workforce trends.
• Provide leadership in development, planning, coordination, evaluation of programs, policies, procedures, and services; ensure compliance with laws, codes, and grant regulations.
• Serve as a cabinet member, developing cross-divisional programs to benefit students and foster collaboration across disciplines.
• Review and approve complex data and reports; make recommendations and approve external submissions.
• Manage the division’s annual budget process including planning, development, monitoring, and expenditure oversight.
• Ensure compliance with North Carolina Community Colleges’ service standards and policies for corporate and continuing education.
• Drive growth and innovation, implement technologies and economic development initiatives, and identify new programs aligning with the college’s mission.
• Assist in identifying and pursuing grant activities; engage in strategic planning at all levels.
• Provide policy recommendations to the President regarding corporate and continuing education.
• Collaborate with state, educational partners, and industry to strengthen programs and improve services.
• Review and improve policies, procedures, and workflows to increase efficiency and quality.

Skills

Grants management

Tuition waivers

Higher education

Workforce development

Lean / PDCA

Change management

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic partnerships

Program development

Education

Master’s degree in business, education, or related field

8+ years of progressively responsible experience including 5+ years in senior management

Job description

Posting Number::

Regular_0091640

Position Title::

Vice President of Corporate and Continuing Education

Classification Title:

Vice President/Chief Officer

Min Salary:

salary commensurate with education & experience.

Salary Type:

Annual

FLSA:

E = Exempt

Position Summary::

Reporting directly to the College President, the Vice President of Corporate and Continuing Education serves as the senior leader responsible for the strategic planning, development, administration, and the College’s Corporate and Continuing Education programs and operations. Under the direction of the College President, the Vice President is responsible for advancing the College’s reputation as the preferred provider of workforce development solutions across the region. This role leads efforts to strengthen employer/business partnerships, respond to workforce and industry needs, drive enrollment growth, and enhance program outcomes that support both individual learners and regional economic development.

Required Education/Experience::

• Master’s degree in business, education, or a related field with a focus on workforce development and / or adult education.
• At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience, including five years in senior management roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• As the third largest continuing education provider in the state, exceptional supervisory skills are necessary to lead a division comprising approximately 50 full-time employees and over 100 part-time temporary faculty members.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills::

• Some expertise in working with grants and tuition waivers.
• Experience in public higher education, especially within a community college setting, is preferred.
• A background in North Carolina workforce development and continuing education is preferred including economic development and training.
• Familiarity with continuous process improvement approaches (Lean, PDCA, or similar)
• Ability to build consensus around process changes across departments with differing priorities.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities::

• The candidate should possess knowledge and experience in higher education administration, budgeting, training, and supervision. They must excel at building relationships and being a trusted source for workforce development. Strong marketing and collaboration skills and a track record in program development and delivery are essential.

Department::

Cabinet

Work Hours::

Varies

Posting Date::

08/20/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Duty and Responsibility::

• Collaborate with industry leaders, community stakeholders, and governmental agencies to create, develop, market, and implement sustainable strategies that address community and industry needs. Synthesize input from various sources to anticipate and create programs that meet emerging workforce trends.

Duty and Responsibility::

• Provide leadership in the development, improvement, planning, coordination, and evaluation of programs, projects, processes, policies, procedures, systems, and services. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, grant regulations, and standards. Collaborate with multiple departments to streamline activities.

Duty and Responsibility::

• Serve as an integral member of the President’s cabinet and working closely with Academic Programs, and other colleagues to develop cross-divisional programs that benefit students. Foster collaboration across disciplines to enhance the educational experience.

Duty and Responsibility::

• Review and approve complex data, information, and reports. Make recommendations based on findings and approve reports submitted to external sources and regulatory bodies

Duty and Responsibility::

• Manage the division’s annual budget process, including planning, prioritizing development, monitoring, allocation, oversight, and expenditure monitoring. Coordinate budget priorities to ensure they align with college goals.

Duty and Responsibility::

• Ensure compliance with North Carolina Community Colleges’ service standards, policies, and procedures relevant to corporate and continuing education.

Duty and Responsibility::

• Drive growth and innovation within the division and the college. Implement emerging technologies and economic development initiatives. Identify opportunities for new workforce and community programs that align with the college’s mission and goals, maximizing resources for the benefit of students, faculty, and staff.

Duty and Responsibility::

• Assist in the identification and pursuit of grant activities that align with the college’s mission. Engage in strategic planning at all levels to support institutional growth and advancement.

Duty and Responsibility::

• Provide appropriate policy recommendations to the President related to corporate and continuing education.

Duty and Responsibility::

• Collaborate with state, educational partners, and industry stakeholders on technology-driven initiatives that strengthen Corporate and Continuing Education programs. Lead efforts to implement innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and create a seamless experience for students, faculty, employers, and staff.

Duty and Responsibility::

• Reviews existing policies, procedures, and workflows; recommends and implements improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and quality of service.