Director of Program Development & Execution

Barnard College • New York, NY

122d • $105,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Director of Program Development and Execution plans and executes a range of revenue-generating programs targeted to pre-college students, undergraduates, contract partners, and lifelong learners. The role focuses on the creation and management of business processes and operational effectiveness. The Director collaborates with cross-campus academic, administrative, and operational departments to develop scalable systems, improve workflow efficiencies, and align programmatic offerings with the College’s mission, strategic goals, and learner needs. This role will supervise the Associate Director of Summer at Barnard and the Manager of Conferences and Group Rentals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4-6 years in an academic institution including 1 to 3 years managing staff.
• Experience planning complex operations in a higher education institution or corporate setting.
• Advanced proficiency in CRM platforms and cloud-based databases.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM.
• Experience managing budgets in a Workday environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across the Lifelong Learning Initiatives unit.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for program delivery and quality assurance.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, registration, and technology integration.
• Manage vendor contracts, instructional resources, and facilities used for lifelong learning instruction.
• Monitor compliance with College policies, grant requirements, and legal regulations.
• Develop and manage the unit’s annual budget; create annual and multi-year revenue goals and projections.
• Monitor program performance metrics and adjust strategies to meet financial goals.
• Develop and manage external funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Lifelong Learning Initiatives Team at internal and external meetings, conferences, and events.
• Supervise marketing and outreach efforts in collaboration with the college’s Communications Team.
• Hire, train, and supervise a team of program managers, administrative staff, and support personnel.
• Provide professional development and performance evaluations to ensure staff effectiveness and engagement.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree