Director of Experiential Learning

University of Denver•Denver, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Career & Professional Development. The Director of Experiential Learning plans and implements strategies to increase DU students’ participation in experiential learning and supporting students’ professional development during college based on student needs and workforce trends. As part of this effort, the Director oversees a best-in-class student employment program, training supervisors to provide excellent employment experiences and overseeing high quality learning experiences for student employees. They provide structure and support for funding and tracking of internships as a key aspect of experiential learning. Additionally, this leader will manage data collection efforts on key metrics to assess program success. The Director of Experiential Learning will coordinate with critical campus partners such as Financial Aid, Human Resources, and the 4D Experience to ensure strong alignment across many stakeholder units. The Director functions as a key member of the Career & Professional Development leadership team and will hire and supervise an Assistant Director as well as student employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education or work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification)
5 years of related experience in human resources, career services, student affairs, or a related field
Supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in human resources, communications, student affairs, or a related field
2 years of experience supervising professional staff
Relationship management experience
Experience in visioning, planning, designing, and implementing innovative programs
Experience in strategic planning and successful execution of strategic objectives
Experience creating and delivering high quality and engaging trainings for a variety of stakeholders
Level 4 – Persuasive and Strategic Communication Influences decisions through well-structured arguments and persuasive messaging. Leads meetings, briefings, or negotiations. Handles sensitive or complex topics with diplomacy and tact.
Level 4 – Budget Management Develops and manages budgets for a team, department, or project. Responsible for budget planning, forecasting, and variance analysis. Makes decisions that impact financial performance within assigned scope.
Level 4 – High Complexity Tasks are non-routine, requiring independent analysis and creative thinking. Problems are often ambiguous or multifaceted. Judgment involves evaluating multiple factors and balancing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a high-quality experiential learning program at the University of Denver in line with the Career & Professional Development strategic plan, including a focus on student employment and internships
Hire, train, and supervise an Assistant Director of Experiential Learning.
Consult with staff and student supervisors across campus to help solve problems and answer questions regarding student employment best practices.
Manage and grow funding for access to summer internships in coordination with University Advancement and the Employer Connections team.
Oversee student employment job fair to aid campus departments in filling available positions while creating awareness for students.
Create protocols for utilizing the career development technology for experiential learning and determine efficient workflows for ensuring a positive experience for students, employers and supervisors.
Collect and track student employment and internship data including engagement, job postings, and applicant numbers.
Work with the Director of CPD Business Information and Systems to research correlation of student outcomes and experiential learning participation.
Submit annual reports on progress to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Career & Professional Development.
Present progress to the Chancellor’s cabinet as requested.
Lead daily operations and execution of student employment human resources functions such as workforce planning, recruiting & hiring, onboarding, compensation reviews, employee relations, and performance evaluations.
Oversee the performance management processes for student employees and interns to support professional growth and development.
Act as a strategic partner with Financial Aid, Office of Graduate Education, and Human Resources and Inclusive Community to ensure cohesive alignment and guidance with institutional processes and guidance as well as facilitating resource access for students and employees.
Identify key competencies for experiential learning development as well as ensure programmatic framework positively impacts learning outcomes.
Develop curriculum and present to supervisors on developing student employees and providing high quality experiences as well as comprehensive policies and processes to include recruiting & hiring, on-boarding, evaluation, separation, and rewards and recognition.
Oversee student employee and supervisor orientation that prepares students to be successful in their campus roles while setting goals to enhance professional skills needed to be successful in campus jobs and beyond.
Oversee the development of professional development programs for students to enhance professional skills needed to be successful in campus jobs and beyond.
Partner closely with divisional leadership, managers, supervisors, and employees across campus to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and employee retention.
Communicate with campus leaders and student supervisors on program goals and successes.
Coordinate with other leaders in experiential learning and High Impact Practices across campus to track and facilitate student development.