Job Description: The Director of Lifelong Learning Programs has primary administration of Lifelong Learning programs and activities, including the W&L Alumni College, W&L Travel Programs, and initiating new lifelong learning programs in coordination with campus departments and staff. The director will have the opportunity to creatively expand and broaden Lifelong Learning Programs and engage a diverse audience of alumni through on-campus, online, and worldwide travel programs. The director will be a dynamic and thoughtful leader for the Office of Lifelong Learning staff and the programs that they offer. Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise. Essential Functions: Serves as a member of the Executive Director of Alumni and Career Services’ leadership team. Leads and supervises the Office of Lifelong Learning Programs staff. Responsible for the coordination of overall workflow of the Office of Lifelong Learning including personnel matters such as hiring and performance evaluations. Initiates strategic planning for Lifelong Learning Programs by benchmarking peer programs, documenting the Office of Lifelong Learning Programs program development approach, collecting and analyzing program success data, and formulating recommendations for best practices and improvement of Lifelong Learning Programs. Develops the topics, programmatic elements, and faculty participation of the on-campus summer Alumni College. Develops the topics, programmatic elements, and faculty participation in weekend seminars for alumni, parents, and friends in coordination with appropriate academic administrators. Identifies and finalizes destinations, itineraries, faculty experts, hosts, and contracts for W&L Traveller. Initiates special opportunities for lifelong learning programs during campus events including undergraduate and law reunions, Five-Star Festival, Young Alumni Weekend, Parents and Family Weekend and Parents Leadership Council, and affinity reunions in coordination with appropriate administrators. Identifies opportunities, topics, and secures faculty expert contributors. Works with the Executive Director of Alumni and Career Services and the Vice President for University Advancement to identify faculty and topics of interest/expertise for selected chapter programs. Serves as a key member of the Alumni Board’s lifelong learning committee to help propose creative and meaningful opportunities to stream campus events, lectures, and programs to external constituencies and to consider ways to market and give occasional cohesion to such programs. Responsible for deploying marketing campaigns and materials for Alumni College, W&L Traveller, weekend seminars, and other programs. Works closely with the Director of Alumni Engagement’s marketing team to create appealing web content, brochures and contribute ideas for Lifelong Learning’s social media marketing campaigns. Oversees office and individual program budgetary accounts, including preparation of the Office’s annual budget. Consults the Executive Director to propose and coordinate appropriate fees for programs. Prepares annual report for University Advancement. Represents W&L at appropriate professional conferences. Other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 7 years' relevant work experience. An advanced degree is preferred and previous higher education instructional experience is advantageous. Prior work experience in academic administration or appropriate industry experience preferred. Must have a love of learning and a strong commitment to continuing education opportunities. Must be able to work effectively with a wide network of individuals including alumni, parents, friends of the university, students, administration and staff. Regular travel is required. Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately 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. Application instructions and information about Washington and Lee University can be located at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities. Position Type: Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible Minimum Pay: $97,416.00 - Pay Commensurate with Experience Washington and Lee is a top-ranked, private institution in Lexington, Virginia where we integrate the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and a graduate School of Law. Our graduates, mentored by a faculty of teacher-scholars, are ready to make a meaningful impact wherever they go in the world. Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue. We offer an extensive range of health care and life insurance benefits, retirement options, educational assistance programs, wellness programs, and work/life initiatives to serve our staff and faculty. We are committed to providing a competitive benefit package to attract and retain exceptional employees. For an overview of offerings for full-time benefit eligible employees, see the current Benefits Guidebook and additional information about paid time off, educational grants, and our home loan program. Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. 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