Job no: 494753
Work type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff

Overview:Quinnipiac University invites applications for a Program Director, Lifelong Learning. The Program Director advances Quinnipiac’s commitment to building the university of the future by providing leadership, management, and coordination of continuing education programs that expand access to adult learners at varying stages in their learning journey. By partnering with internal and external stakeholders, the Program Director will establish a portfolio of learning opportunities to meet workforce as well as personal and professional development needs of identified audiences. The Program Director will contribute to the growth of the university by providing input on strategic direction and continuous improvement.About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls more than 9,500 students in 110 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as both a best-value school and a top national university, and has also earned recognition in Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges". Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook and follow Quinnipiac on Twitter and Instagram @QuinnipiacU.Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership, management, and coordination of continuing education programs including but not limited to development and delivery of program curriculum, management of personnel and budgets, planning and execution of events, registering and communicating with participants, as well as evaluating the success of the program.
• Plans and implements program services and activities, in assigned program area, and supervise the day-to-day delivery of program content.
• Directs the day-to-day operation and administration of the program in accordance with program goals and objective; oversees program coordination and logistics; prepares necessary reports; resolves problems and makes changes to accommodate changing priorities and needs.
• Makes budget recommendations and manages approved budget for program; approves expenditures, within broad guidelines, and prepares budget reports and projections.
• Partners with faculty to plan, organize, and administer workshops, training programs, courses and program curricula, in accordance with program goals.
• Identifies, coordinates, and manages personnel, including but not limited to QU students, staff, and faculty, to ensure smooth development and delivery of learning experiences that achieve the desired outcomes.
• Collects and analyzes program data and participates in evaluating program effectiveness; identifies problems and makes changes, within prescribed guidelines, or recommends major changes.
• Develops and maintains relationships with other departments and ensures cross-university involvement to maximize benefits of all programs for QU stakeholders.
• Fosters collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships with partners.
• Oversees planning and execution of special projects, meetings, and events to ensure successful program implementation and achievement of desired program outcomes.
• Develops and implements practices to assure an inviting, encouraging, respectful, safe, and effective learning environment for all involved.
• Supports continuous improvement and department growth by providing recommendations for new programs or product, models for maximizing department operations, and more.
• May participate in securing funding for the program.
• If applicable, recruits qualified learners to the program through promotional activities and contact with target population; assesses educational need of target population and recommends courses of action to meet those needs.
• If applicable, keeps informed of and monitors compliance with state licensing, professional certification or accreditation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required

Qualifications:

Experience managing and creating continuing education, corporate and/or professional development programs

Analytics, communication, critical thinking, project management / coordination, the ability to prioritize competing demands, the ability to build and foster mutually beneficial relationships

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, including experience using strategies for DEI in training and development

Experience with strategies to address the needs of adult learners is preferred

Ability to be strategic, transformative, and tactical while focusing attention on practical solutions and delivering tangible results

Aptitude to listen to others to understand their needs and identify the learning /educational program that could provide the most impact

Strong project management skills (organizational, analytical) to drive projects to completion

Strong facilitation skills

Strong written and oral communication skills, including a consultative and collaborative approach when communicating and building relationships with stakeholders

Strong teamwork and relationship building skills

Detail oriented and high attention to quality

Proficient with Microsoft office tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), meeting and communications tools for delivering programs

Experience with Quality Matters, digital credentialing, and with learning management systems a plus

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Please note that the university has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu/health-wellness-and-safety/covid-19-resources/

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Advertised: September 07, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled