Vice President of Professional Education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Job Description Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial and results-oriented leader to serve as its Vice President of Professional Education . Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost , this position will serve as the university's senior executive and single point of accountability for non-credit professional, executive, corporate and workforce education. The Vice President will lead the development of a coordinated, enterprise-wide professional education portfolio, positioning Embry-Riddle as the global leader in aviation and aerospace professional education and the preferred first call for companies, governments and individuals seeking high-value education and training. This executive will set university-wide strategy for professional education offerings, determining which programs and products to develop, scale, combine, stack, subsidize or retire. The Vice President will bring greater coordination to professional education across the university, reduce internal competition, strengthen the Embry-Riddle brand and ensure the portfolio responds to evolving industry and workforce needs. Working across Embry-Riddle's campuses in Daytona Beach, Prescott, Worldwide and Asia, the Vice President will integrate market intelligence, business development, pricing, marketing, digital presence, customer intake, financial management and performance measurement to create an exceptional customer experience and a clear value proposition tied to outcomes and return on investment. This is an opportunity for an accomplished leader to build and shape a highly visible, growth-oriented professional education enterprise backed by the expertise, reputation and global reach of Embry-Riddle. Key Responsibilities Strategic Program Development and Leadership Develop and execute a growth strategy for Embry-Riddle's professional education portfolio, including certificate programs, global executive workshops, high-impact in-person programs, micro-credentials, digital badges and on-demand learning pathways. Market Development, Sales and Partnerships Build a disciplined U.S. and global consultative sales approach and develop lasting relationships with corporations, government organizations, associations and individual learners. Identify new markets, cultivate strategic partnerships and expand Embry-Riddle's position as a trusted provider of professional and workforce education. Portfolio and Product Leadership Use market intelligence, competitive analysis, enrollment results and customer feedback to guide program development, launches, renewals, stackability, consolidation and retirement across the university's professional education portfolio. Delivery and Academic Partnerships Coordinate asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, online, on-site and campus-based delivery. Partner across Embry-Riddle to leverage academic expertise, online production capabilities, faculty, external practitioners and university resources while determining the optimal campus, unit or partner for each offering. Financial and Operational Leadership Provide executive oversight of pricing, contracting, budgets, financial models, registration, CRM and program delivery operations. Manage strategic investments in new program launches, market development, distinctive expertise and pilot initiatives while ensuring financial sustainability. Customer Experience, Marketing and Digital Presence Create a seamless experience for professional education customers through a unified digital presence, customer intake process, point of contact, messaging, marketing, outreach, registration, CRM and post-program engagement. Quality, Talent and Organizational Leadership Establish expectations for quality, impact and return on investment. Monitor performance, drive continuous improvement and develop effective approaches for engaging and compensating faculty, staff, designers, course leaders and external experts. The Vice President will