Job Description:

About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.  To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity:

Brown University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) brings a Brown education to new audiences of learners: those focused on the development of skills and a breadth of knowledge necessary for professional success and leadership. We leverage Brown’s intellectual centers of excellence, rigorous teaching, and developmental approach to learning in a range of programs, including serving students outside of traditional degree programs. We partner with Brown departments, centers, institutes, and schools to develop degree and non-degree programs, and to support the recruitment, retention, and placement success of master’s students, including traditional, non-traditional, and professional students.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Executive Education is responsible for the overall success of a growing portfolio of non-credit programs including custom offerings, certificates and short programs. The Director is responsible for the overall strategic vision for SPS executive education portfolio which includes custom and open enrollment programs. The position oversees the current portfolio of programs, managed by two Associate Directors, and develops a strategy for growing them and launching additional programs. In addition, this position has direct responsibility for selling, designing, developing and delivering high quality customized executive education programs by collaborating with clients and faculty. The Director develops relationships with potential partners, understands their training needs, and works with faculty and the SPS team to propose high-quality programming to meet client objectives with a particular focus on the non-degree space. The position works closely with SPS Director of Marketing and Director of Recruitment to develop and implement a robust marketing and recruitment strategy for the open enrollment programs. This position oversees the executive education team and has direct supervisory responsibilities over two associate directors. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required and 8+ years of experience in executive education, business development, talent management, or a related field
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Expertise in talent development, executive and non-degree education space.
• A record of significant program and management experience in an executive education or other consultative service-focused business, developing high- level contact
• Experience in proposal design, relationship management
• Experience developing financial models
• Experience in higher education and/or working with faculty strongly preferred
• Strong project management skills
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm for developing an in-depth understanding of SPS expertise

Salary Grade:

12

Additional Information: 

Applicants are asked to include a resume and a letter responding to the following prompt:

For each of the skills and experiences listed below, please provide specific examples of how you used or developed them in previous work experience. Please keep submissions to two pages or fewer.

• skills or proven track records, launching and expanding a successful non-credit portfolio, 
• experience and success driving sales and contracts with companies for executive education offerings 
• experience managing a team, and 
• experience implementing and utilizing solid platforms/systems to support profitable growth, including accurate forecasting, and tracking.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Brown University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. 

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-02-28

Job Posting Title:

Director of Executive Education

Department:

School of Professional Studies

Grade:

Grade 12

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible 

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.