Executive Director-RIT Certified
9314BR
Provost
RIT Certified

Job Summary
The Executive Director of RIT Certified is the primary executive with responsibility for the overall financial and operational performance of RIT Certified. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and working closely with senior university leaders, the Executive Director leads and manages the Certified team in developing and marketing competency-based programs and growing revenue to scale.

The full position profile can be found at: https://www.rpainc.org/post/RITExecutiveDirectorAd.pdf

Salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000 plus bonus opportunity.


Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include ensuring optimal performance of the RIT Certified team, including operation and financial success, solution generation, and a focus on learner satisfaction; being resourceful and efficient with institutional resources to achieve annual goals; inspiring innovation and confidence in the RIT Certified department and its work; identifying large scale market opportunities and aligning RIT Certified capacities to those opportunities; and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the workforce development sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business growth and revenue targets.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleges to develop and deliver customized solutions for clients.
• Prepare and present proposals, reports, and presentations to clients and senior management.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of business development strategies and initiatives.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:
The University seeks a dynamic business development executive with a proven track record in managing profit-driven enterprises with extensive experience in leading businesses toward profitability and sustainability. The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and will be adept at identifying and addressing the needs of individuals and organizations. They must have a demonstrated ability to lead individuals and organizations effectively through periods of change.
The next executive director will bring evidence of leading educational organizations through agile program development and expedient program removal based on demand. Workforce development experience is preferred. They will bring strong financial acumen with the ability to own and manage profit and loss performance. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to anticipate and project future market opportunities related to workforce development. They must have excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Additionally, they should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.


Preferred Qualifications:


Department/College Description
RIT Certified is a leader in forging strategic partnerships with industry and government to identify workforce gaps, emerging skills, and hiring trends, and enhancing workforce development through contemporary solutions. Capitalizing on innovation, and with a deep understanding of our audience, we build programs and courses that are driven by learner-centered experiences and are informed by intense industry validation to deliver high levels of professional success for our learners. Our mission is to promote job and economic mobility and sustainability for individuals from all sectors of the workforce across the globe. We are committed to fostering growth and creating opportunities for individuals and organizations alike.

RIT Certified's diversified program portfolio is designed to meet the demand of two types of learners: those who are not in the market for a degree, and are seeking short-term professional credentials, training, and development; and nontraditional students who are seeking alternate pathways to earning a degree. RIT Certified's portfolio and instructional approaches are shaped by audience demand and include blended, online, or in-person.


Minimum Qualifications
The University seeks a dynamic business development executive with a proven track record in managing profit-driven enterprises with extensive experience in leading businesses toward profitability and sustainability. The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and will be adept at identifying and addressing the needs of individuals and organizations. They must have a demonstrated ability to lead individuals and organizations effectively through periods of change.
The next executive director will bring evidence of leading educational organizations through agile program development and expedient program removal based on demand. Workforce development experience is preferred. They will bring strong financial acumen with the ability to own and manage profit and loss performance. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to anticipate and project future market opportunities related to workforce development. They must have excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Additionally, they should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.



Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $180000 - $200000
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $180000
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $200000

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to make a nomination, please email Amanda O'Donnell, Vice President and Senior Consultant, or Dana John Cohick, President, at RITExecutiveDirector@rpainc.org. Review of candidates will begin on November 8, 2024.


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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 180000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:200000







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