Associate Director of Workforce Education, UNLV Career and Life Design [R0151148]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Associate Director of Workforce Education, UNLV Career and Life Design [R0151148]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Associate Director of Workforce Education (ADWE) is housed in UNLV Career Services and Workforce Development and reports to the Director of Career Services and Workforce Development (DCSWD) in UNLV Academic Affairs. The ADWE is responsible for collaboratively executing and for implementing research-informed strategic planning and collaborative processes that advance the mission, vision, and services offered by UNLV Career Services and Workforce Development (CSWD) throughout the UNLV campus and in the broader community.

The ADWE will collaborate with the DCSWD to:

• Enhance the visibility of UNLV’s Workforce Development programs and efforts in the community.
• Establish relationships with a wide variety of employer, community, and non-profit partners.
• Lead and execute campus planning and initiatives around curricular integration of workforce-aligned learning and career preparation to support positive student and alumni career outcomes.

The ADWE coordinates Employer Educational Benefits program implementation and management, including but not limited to the MGM COP and Amazon Choice programs. The ADWE collaboratives with the Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and High-Impact Practices (AVP) to:

• Lead campus efforts to establish policy and processes to recognize credit for prior learning.
• Work closely with UNLV Online, UNLV Lifelong Learning (LLL), and other key units to develop, deliver, and manage workforce and career-oriented microcredentials and certificates.

The ADWE shall support CSWD’s mission in a creative and engaging manner through a range of touchpoints and channels that connect employers, UNLV faculty, staff, and students. This may include, but is not limited to: social media, web, video, print material, face-to-face meetings, and presentations. The ADWE also supports workforce development and university top tier goals and initiatives by working on strategic and tactical initiatives, programs, and projects.

The ADWE works closely with the AVP and CSWD colleagues to:

• Build programming and collaborate widely across campus to define, develop, and deliver comprehensive workforce education opportunities and visible and impactful outcomes in this key strategic area.
• Develop expertise around workforce and career data (i.e. using Lightcast, alumni report data, student exit survey data, Nevada GOED trend data, etc.) to drive a data-informed approach to workforce education on campus and to share trends with colleagues, community partners, and employers.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. This position shall collaborate with the AVP to set annual goals that align with Top Tier initiatives and SVPAA mission and identify and track core metrics to assess success. Like all AA leaders, this position plays a crucial role in enrollment growth, removing barriers to student success, ensuring inclusive and equitable access to resources, working to eliminate achievement gaps, and providing outstanding services and support to students across the lifecycle. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will meaningfully contribute to the institution’s commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation. As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university’s core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. Administrative faculty positions, especially those in leadership roles, require some evening and/or weekend work and occasional travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 years of experience, to include:

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in higher education environments; and /or

Minimum 3 years of experience in higher education programming, development, and implementation of policy, procedures, processing, staff training, awarding, reporting and auditing; and /or

Demonstrated history of implementing technological solutions and innovative approaches to improve operational outcomes and successful project management; and /or

Minimum 3 years experience in Employer engagement, workforce education, community relations, or related field;

Plus:

1-3 years Supervisory Experience; and

1-3 years Management Experience.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. is preferred.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position contingent upon funding.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants – contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Nicole Stella, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on April 20, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0151148″ in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.