University of Vermont

PACE Deputy Chief Officer

Closes: Dec 5, 2026

Salary: $129,000 – $170,000 per year

Posting Summary

Deputy PACE Chief Officer

Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) | University of Vermont

Are you a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and operational excellence? Join the University of Vermont's Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) team as the Deputy PACE Chief Officer, a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving organizational performance, advancing online education, and shaping the future of lifelong learning.

Working closely with the Chief Officer for PACE, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organization's diverse portfolio. With broad oversight of key functional areas, you will ensure programs, services, and processes are aligned to institutional priorities, positioned for growth, and supported to achieve ambitious performance goals.

What You'll Lead

Strategic and operational oversight of online education, program development, enrollment management, student services, program portfolio management, and academic innovation.
Implementation of the UVM Online Roadmap and advancement of innovative learning initiatives that support enrollment growth, student success, academic quality, accessibility, workforce relevance, and expanded educational access.
Development of sustainable infrastructure, policies, processes, partnerships, and service models that strengthen online and continuing education offerings.
Strategic program planning, market research, enrollment forecasting, program evaluation, and assessment in collaboration with academic units.

What You'll Influence

As a senior leader, you will collaborate with faculty, academic and administrative leaders, employers, technology teams, and external partners to advance PACE's mission and strategic priorities. You will represent the Chief Officer in key forums, help guide critical organizational decisions, and play an integral role on the PACE Senior Management Team in evaluating progress toward strategic goals and future opportunities.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than an operations leadership position. It is an opportunity to help define the future of professional, online, and continuing education at UVM. You will lead transformational initiatives, build cross-campus partnerships, and create innovative pathways that expand access and opportunity for learners throughout Vermont and beyond.

Join us in advancing educational innovation, supporting learner success, and shaping the future of higher education.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Master's degree in related field and 7-10 years of academic operations, curricular development/design, and online education leadership experience in higher education required. Experience designing end-to-end online infrastructure. Experience in online teaching and instructional design. Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation. Solid leadership, project management, supervisory, market research, organizational and communications skills necessary. Demonstrated understanding of statistical/enrollment trends. Knowledge of higher education philosophy, governance, structure and culture. Strong understanding of financial models and budget expectations.

Desirable Qualifications

Doctorate Degree. Experience scaling online programs across multiple units. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for online education. Experience linking online strategy to enrollment growth.

Anticipated Pay Range

$129,000 to $170,000

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled

Department

PACE - Administration/50100

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

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