The Division of Continuing & Professional Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a CPE Program Coordinator.

Position Description: Plan, develop, design, organize, implement, administer and evaluate a broad range of University self-sustaining Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) programs that address important personal, professional, and workforce educational needs. Assist in the development of marketing and promotional plans. Provide a vital and functional link between assigned school/colleges and CPE.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree required in business administration, communications, education, engineering, social sciences or related area. Three years experience in a comparable position which encompassed the following areas: educational program development and planning, needs assessment, inter-institutional coordination/collaboration, implementation, administration and evaluation of program/class offerings, budgeting, marketing and promoting self-sustaining programs/classes, supervision of staff. Excellent skills: communications (both written and oral), problem solving and negotiation, interpersonal (and an ability to work with diverse populations), public relations. Attention to detail and competence with administrative aspects of the work, including software programs (word processing, spread sheets, and databases). Demonstrated success working in a team environment. Familiarity with distance education preferred.

Hiring Salary Range: $42,900-$54,300 (normal starting salary range $42,900-$48,600). Send letter, resume and contact information of three current references to: Search #R41988, Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Bldg., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-8170. Review of applications will begin February 21, 2012. Position is open until filled.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employe
Women and Members of Minority Groups are Encouraged to Apply