University of Texas at Arlington
Executive Director for Extension and Extended Campus
🇺🇸 Arlington, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Project Management
🗓️ June 26th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas at Arlington is hiring an Executive Director for Extension and Extended Campus. This role directs the strategic planning, program development, and financial management of university training, outreach, and service contracts, while supervising directors and managers across workforce development, community programming, and business development functions.
Highlights
- Lead the daily operations of business units including workforce development, community outreach, contracting, and consultation services.
- Supervise hiring, evaluation, and discipline of staff to support division goals.
- Oversee directors and managers in developing business plans, products, and training initiatives.
- Develop and manage strategic operational plans for innovative training and outreach program delivery.
- Manage marketing, curriculum development, and instructional delivery across multiple platforms.
- Establish and negotiate contracts and partnerships with government, business, and community organizations.
- Analyze budgets and ensure financial sustainability of programs.
- Coordinate with AVP to develop programming and monitor business unit performance metrics.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 10 years of continuing education/business services experience, and 10 years of supervisory and management experience; master’s degree in related fields preferred.
- Must have strong Microsoft Office skills; extensive travel required.
Executive Director for Extension and Extended Campus Full Description
Executive Director for Extension and Extended Campus
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Posting Number | S06335P
Position Title | Executive Director for Extension and Extended Campus
Department | Enterprise Development
Location | Arlington
Job Family | Executive/Administration
Position Status | Full-time
Work Hours | Standard
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PMExtensive travel required.
Open to | External and Internal
Salary | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration | Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis | Monthly
Benefits Eligible | Yes
Benefits at UTA | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Job Summary
The Executive Director for Extension and Extended Campus is responsible for supporting the strategic direction, program development and financial management and sustainability of university-based training, outreach and service contracts. Provide supervision and resource support to the Directors and Managers for workforce development and community programming, new business development and division grants and contracts. Programs include but are not limited to Professional and Continuing Education, Health Careers Institute, and Youth Programming and industry contracts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for EEC by managing the day-to- day operations of all business units with direct and specific responsibility for the workforce development and community outreach programs, contracting and other consultation services. Hire, evaluate, discipline and discharge staff as necessary to support Division success. Provide management oversight to the Directors and Managers of the various product lines and business units within the division, by assisting in the development of business plans and objectives, development of products and associated training. Develop and manage comprehensive strategic operational plans to deliver innovative training and outreach programs. Manage research, marketing, development, and delivery of instructor-led and web- based curriculum with a focus on instructional excellence. Establish and manage marketing opportunities to enhance the strategic positioning of new and developing programs in local, state, and national markets. Seek funding and develop strategic partnerships with government, business and community organizations, and lead negotiations for the renewals and newly solicited contracts. Determine margins, establish, and analyze budgets to ensure fiscal viability of each program. Establish and manage staffing plans to meet the educational initiatives and hiring strategies to ensure market success. Work with the AVP to: Develop and monitor annual programming and budget needs, to include federal, state and local program opportunities. Develop Division policies and evaluate implementation. Monitor business unit performance metrics and develop necessary modifications to ensure financial responsibilities and sustainability are achieved. Negotiate and manage training and service contracts, bid solicitations and curriculum development contracts. Assist AVP in establishing and enhancing business relationships with major customers and University academic departments and establish new diversified lines of business. Perform other duties assigned. Extensive travel required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Ten (10) years experience in continuing education and/or business services. Ten (10) years supervisory and management experience.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in Business, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Other Requirements |
Working Conditions |
Special Conditions for Eligibility |
CBC Requirement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Position Title | Executive Director for Extension and Extended Campus
Department | Enterprise Development
Location | Arlington
Job Family | Executive/Administration
Position Status | Full-time
Work Hours | Standard
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PMExtensive travel required.
Open to | External and Internal
Salary | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration | Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis | Monthly
Benefits Eligible | Yes
Benefits at UTA | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Job Summary
The Executive Director for Extension and Extended Campus is responsible for supporting the strategic direction, program development and financial management and sustainability of university-based training, outreach and service contracts. Provide supervision and resource support to the Directors and Managers for workforce development and community programming, new business development and division grants and contracts. Programs include but are not limited to Professional and Continuing Education, Health Careers Institute, and Youth Programming and industry contracts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for EEC by managing the day-to- day operations of all business units with direct and specific responsibility for the workforce development and community outreach programs, contracting and other consultation services. Hire, evaluate, discipline and discharge staff as necessary to support Division success. Provide management oversight to the Directors and Managers of the various product lines and business units within the division, by assisting in the development of business plans and objectives, development of products and associated training. Develop and manage comprehensive strategic operational plans to deliver innovative training and outreach programs. Manage research, marketing, development, and delivery of instructor-led and web- based curriculum with a focus on instructional excellence. Establish and manage marketing opportunities to enhance the strategic positioning of new and developing programs in local, state, and national markets. Seek funding and develop strategic partnerships with government, business and community organizations, and lead negotiations for the renewals and newly solicited contracts. Determine margins, establish, and analyze budgets to ensure fiscal viability of each program. Establish and manage staffing plans to meet the educational initiatives and hiring strategies to ensure market success. Work with the AVP to: Develop and monitor annual programming and budget needs, to include federal, state and local program opportunities. Develop Division policies and evaluate implementation. Monitor business unit performance metrics and develop necessary modifications to ensure financial responsibilities and sustainability are achieved. Negotiate and manage training and service contracts, bid solicitations and curriculum development contracts. Assist AVP in establishing and enhancing business relationships with major customers and University academic departments and establish new diversified lines of business. Perform other duties assigned. Extensive travel required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Ten (10) years experience in continuing education and/or business services. Ten (10) years supervisory and management experience.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in Business, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Other Requirements |
Working Conditions |
Special Conditions for Eligibility |
CBC Requirement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Open Until Filled |
Minimum Number of References Required | 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted | 3
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Open Until Filled |
Minimum Number of References Required | 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted | 3
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
- * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education university development environment?
- None/less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 or more years
- * Are you willing to travel?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have working in a related field?
- None/less than 1 years
- 1 to 3 years
- 4 to 6 years
- 7 years or more
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
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1225 W. Mitchell Road
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1225 W. Mitchell Road
Arlington, TX 76019
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