Senior Director, Workforce and Continuing Education

​​​​​​​​​​​A​​​ward winning, BridgeWork Partners, is pleased to assist Dallas College in its search for Senior Director, Workforce and Continuing Education.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Workforce and Continuing Education is a strategic leader responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that advance the College’s workforce mission. Reporting to a Deputy or Associate Deputy Chief, this role manages a designated portfolio within the Workforce and Continuing Education division (for example, Professional Education, Workforce Training, Adult Education, Justice-Impacted Communities, or Operations).

The Senior Director drives programmatic excellence, operational efficiency, and meaningful community and employer engagement. This leader plays a critical role in developing innovative, high-impact, tuition-generating programs that align with labor market demands and support the College's commitment to workforce readiness and economic mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Program Oversight: Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of workforce and continuing education initiatives within assigned portfolio area.
• Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with employers, community organizations, government entities, and academic leadership to ensure program relevance and expansion.
• Performance Management: Monitor and report on program outcomes, ensuring alignment with college-wide workforce goals and continuous improvement processes.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned portfolio, including program logistics, compliance, budgeting, and staff supervision.
• Cross-Unit Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams—including academic schools, grants, marketing, and enrollment—to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Innovation and Growth: Support the development of new offerings that respond to emerging workforce needs and create scalable, sustainable models.
• Completes required Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Workforce Development Expertise: Demonstrated leadership in workforce development, continuing education, adult learning, or related areas.
• Program Design Knowledge: Strong understanding of non-credit and credit programming models, including stackable credentials and industry certification pathways.
• Employer and Community Engagement: Experience with employer engagement, program design, and community partnerships to support workforce pipelines.
• Funding and Compliance: Knowledge of public and private funding mechanisms, including grants and workforce development contracts, and understanding of applicable federal and state regulations (e.g., WIOA, TWC).
• Data-Informed Decision-Making: Skilled in managing data-informed initiatives and applying evaluation results to improve outcomes.
• Operational Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and coordinate across internal and external stakeholders.
• Program Expertise and Communication: Advanced knowledge of functions and requirements of assigned program area, ability to assess user needs, obtain information and communicate in a clear and logical manner.
• Organizational and Analytical Strength: Strong organizational and analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Customer Service Proficiency: Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
• Student Profile Management:Manage incoming student career connected learning profiles.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in education, workforce development, public administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in workforce, continuing education, or adult learning environments. Proven record of program or operational leadership in a complex organization.

Official transcript will be required.
Bilingual or Multilingual Preferred.