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Director Of Lifelong Learning Programs
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Position Number: 5866746
Location: Lexington, VA
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Director Of Lifelong Learning Programs
Job Description:
At Washington and Lee University, we believe the best way to celebrate our enduring commitment to lifelong learning is by experiencing it personally. Lifelong Learning Programs works to engage university alumni by offering educational adventures on campus, around the world, and online.

Washington and Lee University (W&L) is seeking a Director of Lifelong Learning to lead, innovate, and expand its Lifelong Learning Programs as opportunities emerge. Reporting to the Executive Director of Alumni and Career Services, within University Advancement, this position oversees a dynamic portfolio of campus, travel, and virtual programs designed to engage alumni, parents, and the broader university community. As a thought leader, the Director explores potential lifelong learning programs and adjusts current programs as needed in coordination with campus departments and Lifelong Learning staff. Drawing upon university resources, Lifelong Learning serves as a vital driver of alumni engagement and alumni relations for the university and helps fulfill W&L's mission of educating students to be lifelong learners.

W&L is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. We are a modern university located on a beautiful and historically significant campus.

Our most valuable asset is the quality of our vibrant and welcoming community. Our faculty are devoted teachers and scholars who uphold the highest academic standards and take a personal interest in the lives of their students. Our staff takes pride in knowing that each individual makes important contributions to the success of the university. Our alumni are extraordinarily loyal, generous to their alma mater, and eager to remain connected.

W&L is a welcoming, friendly, and mutually supportive community. Our students, faculty, and staff prize the trusting, respectful, and civil environment on our campus. We are united by our mission, diverse in our thinking, perspectives, and interests, and devoted to each other and to W&L.

To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster an inclusive campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of identity. Our department is committed to contributing to an educational environment that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

Visit jobs.wlu.edu to learn more about working at W&L, our benefits, community, and living in the area.

Essential Functions:

Serve as a member of the Executive Director of Alumni and Career Services' leadership team.
Lead and supervise the Office of Lifelong Learning Programs staff, including the coordination of workflow, individual responsibilities, and personnel matters such as hiring and performance evaluations.
Manage office and individual program budgetary accounts.
Focus regularly on strategic planning for Lifelong Learning by benchmarking peer programs; documenting and evaluating office processes; collecting and analyzing program data; keeping current on research related to how lifelong learning is best offered; and formulating program enhancements to increase participation and engagement and to reach expanded and different audiences each year.
Develop broad personal relationships with department chairs, academic leaders, and faculty which can inform and build trust with Lifelong Learning objectives and programs.
Oversee development of topics, programs, and faculty participation in Lifelong Learning Summer Explorations and Weekend seminars.
Manage with staff the destinations, itineraries, faculty experts, hosts, and contracts for the Travel Program.
Manage staff development of Lifelong Learning Virtual Programs including the After Class podcasts, At Home Webinars, W&L Book Club, and other emerging virtual opportunities to reach and sustain a broad group.
Oversee Lifelong Learning collaborations and engagements with partners including special opportunities for lifelong learning programs during campus alumni and parent events; identification of faculty and topics of interest/expertise for selected chapter programs under the branding of Lifelong Learning; and opportunities for Lifelong Learning to partner with academic centers such as the Roger Mudd Center and the Ted Delaney Center to co-sponsor programs in line with the mission of Lifelong Learning.
Collaborate with Alumni and Career Services' Operations and Marketing team to deploy marketing campaigns and materials for Lifelong Learning programs. Embrace responsibility for the writing and design of the primary written marketing pieces, including the annual comprehensive catalog. Regularly analyze the production benefits and enhance materials and modes of transmitting. Work closely with the Associate Director of Operations and Marketing's team to create appealing web content and brochures and contribute ideas for Lifelong Learning's social media marketing campaigns.
Serve as a member of the Alumni Board's Lifelong Learning Committee to seek guidance and feedback on current and potential programs.
Lead a new Lifelong Learning Faculty Advisory Committee to help staff identify faculty, topics, and programmatic outlines for Lifelong Learning programs.
Prepare annual report for University Advancement.
Represent W&L at appropriate professional conferences.
Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in a higher education setting such as Advancement, academic administration, or program development. An advanced degree at least at the master's level is preferred as is broad exposure to the liberal arts.
Personal characteristics including intellectual curiosity; a commitment to lifelong learning; creativity; the ability to analyze, adapt and innovate; strong active listening skills; and the ability to interact effectively with a variety of individuals including alumni, parents, friends of the university, faculty, administration, and staff.
Proven ability to write clearly and persuasively.
Experience creating and managing a departmental budget and producing and analyzing results within revenue and expense expectations.
Experience managing a staff, setting an example to others, inspiring cooperative and collegial work, and creating a positive work environment.
A love of learning and a strong commitment to continuing education opportunities.
Ability to travel required to cover programming and occasional off-campus events.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. A resume and cover letter are required. Please upload these documents when prompted on the application form. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references. Finalists may be asked to provide a writing sample.

Application instructions are at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities.

Position Type:
Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Minimum Pay:
$104,831.00 - Pay Commensurate with Experience

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