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University of Utah Hiring for Assoc Dir, Education Job at Salt Lake City, UT Full Time
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Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Announcement
Open Date
01/28/2022
Requisition Number
PRN29158B
Job Title
Assoc Dir, Education
Working Title
Lifelong Learning Director
Job Grade
F
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Variable
Work Schedule Summary
A flexible schedule is important. Classes take place on weekday evenings and on Saturdays and this position is expected to build relationships with instructors, students, and other members of the community, especially while classes are in session. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Fridays 8:00 am-5:00 pm, and occasional Saturdays.
HYBRID WORK OPPORTUNITY: Employees must reside in the state of Utah but will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule of in person and remote work.
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
02203 – Youth & Personal Enrichment
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$60,000 – $70,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Lifelong Learning connects the University of Utah to adult learners (18+) across the state through in-person and online classes that promote personal exploration, growth, and community engagement. We program approximately 500 adult enrichment classes a year spanning visual and performing arts, current events, recreation, wellness and relationships, literature, and so much more. We believe that the diversity of our community is to be celebrated, and inclusion of all people is a key component of success and resiliency. We are working towards creating a better pathway for all people in our community to engage and work together in celebration of our differences and lived experiences. Part of University Connected Learning, we connect the world to the U through engaging programs and learning for a lifetime.
The Lifelong Learning Director oversees the staff, budget, and curriculum decisions associated with day-to-day operations of the program. This includes tasks associated with managing, researching, developing, implementing and evaluating classes. Building and stewarding relationships with instructors, students, and community partners is an important aspect of this job.
Responsibilities
- Ensures day-to-day operations work efficiently and effectively including student registration, programming, instructor communication and pay, catalog deadlines, and web updates.
- Supervises the Lifelong Learning team including hiring, training, goal-setting, and performance evaluation.
- Available for evening (Monday-Thursday) and Saturday classes as needed to support classes and build relationships with instructors, students, and community partners.
- Meets with Lifelong Learning team, instructors, and possibly students to conduct needs assessments, design curricula, determine delivery methods, and inform on- and off-campus organizations about Lifelong Learning’s offerings.
- Coordinates with Senior Director of Personal Enrichment Programs to develop non-credit adult enrichment programs, identify the unit’s strategic direction, and develop an effective business plan.
- Cultivates effective working partnerships with a wide variety of on- and off-campus entities, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
- Negotiates teaching contract price and terms.
- Researches and identifies potential course subject matter, and in consultation with Lifelong Learning team, the Senior Director of Personal Enrichment Programs, and Marketing assesses their marketability for identified clientele.
- Evaluates courses and instructors. Delivers feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Works with Programmer to design adult non-credit program curricula, recruit and hire instructors, and coordinate with off-campus venues.
- Works closely with the Marketing team to promote classes, build strategic campaigns, and publish printed catalogs.
- Forecasts revenue and costs for the program and individual classes in consultation with the financial team; develops and follows a unit budget.
- Sets standards for excellent customer service (Lifelong Learning serves approximately 2500+ students annually).
- Coordinates across departments to ensure that courses are set up properly, students are registered appropriately, classrooms are assigned, and that instructors are paid.
- Collaborates closely with other programming units (especially the personal enrichment programs).
- Other duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Remote and on campus office environment
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, bending, reaching overhead, needs to be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- A strong commitment to learning across the lifespan and increasing access to personal enrichment opportunities for adult learners
- Ability to build strong relationships with a broad range of different people and organizations throughout the community
- Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or another related field
- Experience with Zoom, Salesforce, Wrike, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Peoplesoft and/or ability to learn new software easily.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.