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## Director Continuing Education and Professional Development - School of Public Health* Develops and implements a comprehensive strategy for professional development and continuing education aligned with the School's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.* Identifies workforce development trends and opportunities across local, national, and global public health sectors.* Establishes strategic partnerships with health departments, nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, governmental agencies, and industry leaders to expand program reach and impact.* Leads the development of revenue-generating continuing education programs that support the School's financial sustainability.* Oversees the design, development, and implementation of high-quality professional education offerings, including workshops, certificate programs, online courses, webinars, and symposia.* Integrates principles of adult learning, inclusive pedagogy, and innovative technologies into program design.* Collaborates with faculty and subject matter experts to develop curricula responsive to evolving public health workforce needs.* Ensures accessibility and cultural relevance in all offerings to engage diverse learner populations.* Establishes systems to assess learner satisfaction, knowledge acquisition, and skill development.* Analyzes program outcomes and workforce impact to inform continuous improvement.* Ensures compliance with accreditation requirements set by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), Council on Continuing Education Units (CEU), and other relevant bodies.* Produces annual reports summarizing program reach, learner demographics, and measurable workforce outcomes.* This position requires the ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.* Occasional evening and weekend work to support workshops, conferences, and special events is required.* Some travel may be required to support off-site trainings and represent the School at workforce development events.* Normal office environment.* Typically sitting at a desk or table.* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.* Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.* Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Education, Instructional Design, or related field.* Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in professional development, continuing education, or workforce training within higher education, public health, or healthcare settings.* Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for adult learners.* Strong understanding of public health systems, workforce trends, and accreditation standards.* Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.* Experience leveraging learning technologies and digital platforms to enhance program delivery.* Doctoral degree (DrPH, PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Education, or related field.* Familiarity with CEPH accreditation standards and competency-based public health education frameworks.* Proven ability to secure grants, contracts, or external funding for workforce development initiatives.* Knowledge of LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas) and digital credentialing systems.* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.Yes. Due to the unique needs of each search, the selection process may occur at different paces for open positions. Individuals are encouraged to apply to all open positions of interest for which they meet the Required Qualifications.Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care.WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems.We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. 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