Details
Open Date
07/20/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17239N
Job Title
Director, Administration
Working Title
Director of Continuing Education at U Asia Campus
Career Progression Track
G
Track Level
M6 - Director
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
President
Department
01641 - University Asia Campus
Location
Campus
City
Incheon, South Korea
Type of Recruitment
Internal to the University
Pay Rate Range
72,000-78,000 USD
Close Date
07/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Director of Continuing Education leads the design, growth, and delivery of non-degree, professional, and workforce education programs for the University of Utah Asia Campus ( UAC). This role is responsible for building a sustainable continuing education portfolio through business-to-business sales, government and public-sector partnerships, and business-to-customer sales. The Director will develop market-responsive programs, recruit and manage qualified instructors, and coordinate closely with the Continuing Education team at the University of Utah Salt Lake City campus to ensure program quality, institutional alignment, and operational consistency. Additionally, this position will communicate and collaborate closely with Korean government agencies, including Incheon Global Campus Foundation ( IGC) and Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority ( IFEZA).
This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution. The Director will develop revenue-generating programs for corporate clients, government agencies, public institutions, professional associations, and individual learners. The position requires strong commercial judgment, relationship-building skills, awareness of academic quality standards, and the ability to operate effectively across cultures, institutions, and regulatory environments.
This position reports directly to the President of the University of Utah Asia Campus Industry Foundation ( UIF), with a dotted-line working relationship to the Associate Dean of University Connected Learning at the Salt Lake City campus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a continuing education strategy aligned with the institution’s mission, local market needs, and standards of the Salt Lake City campus.
- Identify high-demand program areas, including professional certificates, customized corporate training, government training, workforce development, language programs, short courses, and upskilling/reskilling initiatives.
- Conduct market research to assess demand, competitor offerings, pricing, employer needs, and public-sector training priorities.
- Create annual and multi-year business plans, including enrollment goals, revenue targets, pricing models, staffing needs, and program launch timelines.
- Lead business-to-business sales efforts with companies, multinational corporations, local businesses, chambers of commerce, industry groups, and professional associations.
- Build and manage a pipeline of corporate training prospects, including lead generation, outreach, proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
- Maintain long-term client relationships to support repeat business, account expansion, and multi-year training agreements.
- Develop partnerships with government ministries, public agencies, municipal offices, embassies, state-owned enterprises, public institutions, and international organizations.
- Identify public-sector training needs related to leadership, policy, administration, communication, technology, project management, English language, intercultural competence, and workforce development.
- Recruit, evaluate, hire, onboard, and manage qualified instructors, trainers, subject-matter experts, consultants, and guest lecturers.
- Serve as the primary liaison between U Asia Campus and Salt Lake City campus to ensure that the quality of the program meets the institutional standard.
- Develop and manage budgets for programs, including revenue projections, instructor costs, marketing expenses, facility needs, and net revenue targets.
- Other duties as assigned by the President of UIF at U Asia Campus and the Associate Dean of Continuing Education at Salt Lake City Campus.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Experience: 12 years of experience or a master’s degree (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
- Language proficiency: English and Korean (written/spoken)
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong intercultural communication, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Preferences
- Certified as a Level 2 or higher Lifelong Educator by the National Institute for Lifelong Education ( NILE) under the Ministry of Education in Korea.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
U Asia Campus is part of a multi-university campus in New Songdo City, Incheon, South Korea. The city has a well-established transportation network, including Incheon International Airport, which allows easy travel to international destinations, as well as a convenient subway to Seoul within an hour. U Asia Campus is recognized as a top global education hub in Northeast Asia and around the world, with access to the University of Utah’s diverse faculty, staff, and creative academic culture at the Asia Campus. U Asia Campus hosts several undergraduate programs, including Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Games, Communication, Film and Media Arts, Accounting, Information Systems, Psychology, and Urban Ecology. All non-language courses are conducted in English.
The most recent expansion to the U Asia Campus creates a unique faculty and student experience for multidisciplinary collaboration, technical leadership, teamwork, and creative excellence. As an international intellectual community, U Asia Campus welcomes outstanding global faculty who encourage diversity, openness, and creative learning and contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to the learning and research environment. Opportunities are available to collaborate with faculty at the main campus in Salt Lake City and utilize the University of Utah’s resources. The position offers growth opportunities for promotion through academic ranks.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references (sought after the initial screening). Individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, disability, age, or other personal characteristics. Questions about the position may be directed to Human Resources at the Utah Asia Campus (
UAC) at
UACHR@umail.utah.edu
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Additional information:
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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEOAA)
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Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
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