Director of Strategic Partnerships and Program Growth

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

The Director of Strategic Partnerships and Program Growth is responsible for expanding external partnerships and generating revenue for Benerd College's Center for Professional and Continuing Education. The position identifies, cultivates, and secures partnerships with school districts, employers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, professional associations, community organizations, and other external partners to develop new professional learning, continuing education, certificate, and customized training opportunities.

A central expectation of this role is the development of a financially sustainable portfolio of programs, partnerships, and services. During the initial three (3) year launch and growth period, the Director will be expected to build the infrastructure, partnerships, market presence, and revenue streams necessary to support the long-term success of the unit. After this initial period, the position will be expected to generate sufficient net revenue through non-credit programming, employer partnerships, customized training, certifications, and related initiatives to offset a significant portion of the position's salary and associated operating costs. This is a three (3) year appointment with the potential for extension depending on funds available.

This role is primarily externally facing and growth-oriented. The director works closely with the Executive Director of the Center for Professional and Continuing Education to move partnership and program opportunities from concept to launch, ensuring that proposed programs are mission-aligned, financially viable, and responsive to market and community needs. This position reports to the Executive Director for the Center for Professional and Continuing Education.

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The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus.

Duties require constant sitting and repetitive motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent walking, standing and simple grasping. Occasional climbing stairs, walking across campus, stooping and reaching. Constant communication using both spoken and written means. May be required to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Work performed during standard business hours. Position requires some work during non-business hours and travel to the San Francisco and Sacramento campuses as needed. Position may require covering a large geographical area and the flexibility to travel when required.

Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University's insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.