Associate Director, Experiential Education
Core
Lead operations, strategy, and partnerships for experiential education (co-op, career, and learning) across a university, translating strategic direction into effective programs and initiatives.
Role type
Senior IC associate director (experiential education)
Builds
Curricular-based experiential learning partnerships, student programs, and operational frameworks
Domain
Higher education + experiential learning
Required skills
strategic planning, team leadership, program evaluation, budget management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, policy development, project management
Preferred skills
adult education expertise, knowledge of experiential education theories, experience with external funding stewardship
Technologies
database management, data reporting tools
Responsibilities
Develop and uphold strategy for engaging organizations for experiential learning partnerships; Provide leadership and guidance to staff in navigating complex faculty and institutional relationships; Ensure faculty relationships align with broader university priorities; Work with partners to identify approaches for evaluating partnerships and initiatives; Oversee collaboration with cross-functional staff to maintain consistent practice and data reporting; Establish shared decision-making frameworks for consistency across the portfolio; Lead identification and evaluation of initiatives to improve program quality and staff performance; Manage the Experiential Education budget and contribute to annual budget planning; Translate strategic priorities into operational plans; Oversee administration and stewardship of external funding; Analyze evidence to assess program effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities