Posted:
11/11/2024, 8:24:32 AM
Location(s):
Maryland, United States ⋅ Adelphi, Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
The Portfolio Director (PD) supports the University’s mission of transforming the lives of students by seeking to expand access to quality education through new and innovative means. We seek a talented PD who is highly respected in the industry and enthusiastic about addressing workforce needs, shaping the future of learning and credentialing in the profession, and expanding our portfolio in new directions. The role involves engaging and building relationships with new and existing partners.
UMGC is the largest online public university in the country enrolling some 90,000 students annually. As an open access university, UMGC offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificates in more than 90 fully-online, asynchronous programs and specializations. We have become one of the most dynamic and innovative institutions of higher learning with more than 180 locations in more than 20 countries, including active-duty military and veterans, around the world. Locally, we are known for our reputation as a Maryland state university making workforce-relevant education accessible and affordable to adult learners and other learners for whom a traditional post-secondary education is not an option.
Residency or relocation to the MD/DC/Northern Virginia metro area is strongly preferred. More specifically, this position is classified as "hybrid" and the work location is Adelphi, Maryland. You may primarily work from home; however, you will be required to report regularly to the office to engage in face-to-face collaborations or reviews with your student experience and support colleagues as well as executive leadership in Adelphi or other locations within the MD/DC/Northern Virginia metro area. You will also be expected to build relationships and partnerships with experts and organizations through face-to-face interactions at various events and opportunities.
Additional accountabilities include:
Required education & experience: A demonstrated ability to get things done; an earned Ph.D. or a terminal degree in Business Administration from an accredited institution of higher learning; at least three (3) years of academic experience and five (5) years of professional or managerial experience in a relevant field highly motivated with knowledge of curriculum development; familiar with various modalities of education, including Competency Based Education; able to build and maintain productive working relationships, and have excellent presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
Preferred education & experience: Skilled at anticipating, averting, and solving problems; executive presence with excellent interpersonal skills; experience with nontraditional/adult learners; a particular ease and finesse that results from professional maturity and emotional intelligence; as well as a deep commitment to applying a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to all people, partnerships, and processes.
All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Workplace Accommodations:
The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [email protected].
Benefits Package Highlights:
See flyer for additional information on benefits SS Collegiate Faculty_2023.pdf (umgc.edu)
Hiring Rate:
$139,000.00Website: https://umgc.edu/
Headquarter Location: Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Year Founded: 1947
Industries: EdTech ⋅ Education ⋅ Higher Education ⋅ Universities