Chief Business Officer – College of Professional Education

Job Description

Location: Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ (Hybrid Options Available)

Position Overview: Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking a Chief Business Officer, to lead the operations and growth strategy of the newly formed College of Professional Education.

This role is designed for an entrepreneurial-minded generalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can execute across a broad range of business functions.

The Chief Business Officer will drive the development of both non-credit and for-credit online initiatives across corporate education and retail learners with practical, job-ready skills.

This individual will manage the entire program lifecycle, from strategic development and marketing to partnership building, enrollment growth, and learner retention.

The Chief Business Officer will own the business operations and expansion strategies, ensuring the offerings meet market needs, align with industry trends, and deliver measurable outcomes for learners and employers.

Key Responsibilities:


* Business Strategy & New Ventures Development:
+ Identify and create new business opportunities in the professional education space, aligning with market trends, corporate workforce needs, and emerging technology skills.
+ Oversee the development and execution of go-to-market plans for new professional education programs, ensuring strong product-market fit and clear value propositions.
+ Define the business model for the College of Professional Education (CPE), driving growth while ensuring financial sustainability.
+ Lead efforts to assess market opportunities and create a portfolio of programs, determining where Stevens should play and what types of offerings should be built (non-credit, for-credit, certificate programs, degrees etc.).



* Learning Acquisition, Enrollment Growth & Marketing:
+ Drive the enrollment strategy in retail market and by increasing the corporate client base, fostering B2B partnerships, and leveraging digital marketing and sales channels to attract both corporate clients and individual learners.
+ Collaborate with marketing teams to execute compelling campaigns that raise awareness and drive program enrollment, targeting both corporate and direct-to-learner markets.
+ Create and implement strategies to boost learner engagement and retention, ensuring that students complete programs and gain practical skills aligned with their career goals.



* Program Development:
+ Spearhead the development of both for-credit and non-credit programs, working closely with academic schools, faculty, and external partners to ensure the content is industry-relevant and aligned with employer needs.
+ Define and manage the product portfolio, ensuring continuous innovation and responsiveness to shifting industry demands.
+ Lead cross-functional teams to develop learning pathways and create exceptional lear...