Director of Continuing and Professional Learning

Director of Continuing and Professional Learning

Pitt EDGE is the University of Pittsburgh's central hub for digital education, housed within the Office of the Provost. This inaugural Center advances the University's strategic vision for online, hybrid, and continuing education by partnering with Pitt's 16 schools to expand access and improve quality for diverse learners. Pitt EDGE supports the full lifecycle of digital learning through services such as instructional design, technology integration, market analysis, academic planning, recruitment, and quality assurance.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or above 3-5 years of experience working in higher education

Job Summary

Drives strategic growth and planning of all Continuing Education (CE) for a school. Spearheads the implementation strategy and application of courses and certificate delivery policies. Oversees delivery of one or more complex education or training programs. Designs and implements curriculum development and course design for Continuing Education offerings and manages all CE and training operations. Develops projects based on needs assessments and develops formal and informal CE credit programs. Updates existing curriculum, ensures accreditation requirements, coordinates all program logistics, and performs administrative duties. Oversees appropriate staffing levels to support program management. Manages budgetary functions.

Essential Functions

The Director of Continuing and Professional Learning provides portfolio oversight of workforce-focused and lifelong learning programs offered through Pitt EDGE. The role reports to the Executive Director of University Digital Education and leads the development and implementation of continuing education programs, including professional certificates, short-form learning, and microcredentials aligned with industry and workforce needs. The director supervises instructional designers supporting professional learning programs, ensures consistent use of course templates and quality standards, and oversees program development and delivery. The position also builds and maintains partnerships with industry and community organizations to expand professional learning opportunities and support innovative, career-relevant educational offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio leadership for continuing and professional learning programs, including workforce-aligned certificates, short-form learning, and professional development offerings.
• Identify and develop new continuing education programs aligned with industry needs and emerging workforce skills.
• Build and maintain industry and community partnerships to support program development and customized professional learning opportunities.
• Supervise and manage a team of instructional designers supporting continuing and professional learning programs.
• Oversee development and implementation of professional learning courses across online and hybrid formats.
• Ensure consistent use of approved course templates, design frameworks, and quality standards across all programs.
• Support the ongoing evaluation and improvement of professional learning offerings.

Physical Effort: Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and work with computing technology. This position involves extensive screen time.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff. Continuing Education Director

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family: Academic Services

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable