Director, Lifelong Learning Institute

Working Title: Director, Lifelong Learning Institute

State Role Title: Prof Fac,Instr,12,EG

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: School of Professional & Continuing Education

Department: 100684 – Outreach & Engagement – LLI

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $70,000-$80,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 10/7/2024

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

JMU’s School of Professional & Continuing Education collaborates with individuals, business, and communities through transformative educational programs and experiences. SPCE offers a range of programs, including youth camps, adult degree completion, professional and workforce development, and lifelong learning, as well as partners with academic units across JMU to support a number of online or off-campus degree and certificate programs. SPCE’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) seeks a new Director to guide the program, including program development and administration, fiscal management, curriculum development, community and university relations, community outreach, and membership and marketing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

#1: Program Development and Administration, including Fiscal Management

• Conduct research to determine the viability of programming and identify potential partners for hosting off-campus programming
• Facilitate and support program, course, and instructor evaluations
• Identify demographics of LLI members and develop respective strategies and processes for enhancing diversity within the institute
• Manage day-to-day activities and operations including staff supervision
• Monitor the technology needs of the program and arrange for training as needed
• Plan, develop, implement, and coordinate a variety of educational programs designed exclusively for an adult audience
• Recognize and develop talent among members, including the development of volunteer leadership
• Serve as an ex-officio member of the advisory board and all standing committees
• Interpret and promote board and committee adherence to all University policies
• Set the tone and facilitate the development of a community of learners
• Ensure that all University Policies and Procedures are adhered to while managing and being responsible for day-to-day program operations
• Identify and develop new funding sources
• Inspire and lead volunteers in the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns

#2: Curriculum Development

• Ensure curriculum is varied, balanced, and responsive to the desires of the membership
• Facilitate program development in advance of each term
• Oversee scheduling and program coordination
• Work with the Curriculum Committee and others to produce course catalogs

#3: Community and University Relations

• Enhance relationships with campus and community partners
• Meet with prospective members and help develop avenues for attracting new members
• Partner with community organizations and agencies to co-sponsor classes and activities
• Represent Lifelong Learning in the community and within the University
• Serve on both community and University committees

#4: Community Outreach

• Develop programs to attract diverse and underserved populations
• Facilitate potential alliances between members and community organizations and needs
• Help develop promotional materials, course catalogs, and newsletter content
• Participate in the regional and national network of lifelong learning programs
• Serve as LLI’s representative on campus, within the local community, and among civic and community groups, funders, local governments, and other lifelong learning programs

#5: Membership and Marketing

• Develop tools and processes to assess and respond member needs
• Develop systems, policies, and procedures to improve member satisfaction and increase member enrollment and retention
• Expand the lifelong learning audience through new programming, additional locations, and continued development of online learning programs
• Support and facilitate recruitment of new members

Qualifications:

• Program management experience including: program design, implementation, and evaluation; budget development and/or implementation; project management.
• Significant experience at the director level or equivalent
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to work with a team
• Excellent written and oral communication including presentation experience to a wide range of stakeholders
• Fundraising and/or grant writing experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred
• Management of a membership-based organization preferred

Additional Posting Information:

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.