Lifelong Learning Program Director

Quinnipiac University•Hamden, CT

2d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Program Director, Lifelong Learning advances Quinnipiac University’s commitment to building the university of the future by providing leadership, management, and coordination of continuing and executive education programs. The role expands access to adult learners at different stages of their learning journeys and oversees a growing portfolio of learning opportunities that address workforce, personal, and professional development needs. In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, the director contributes to university growth by providing input on strategic direction and continuous improvement. The position oversees program curriculum development and delivery, personnel and budgets, events, external client coordination, participant registration and communications, and program evaluation. The director plans and administers learning activities with faculty and event managers, supports in-person and live virtual experiences, develops relationships across the university and with external partners, and fosters an inviting, respectful, safe, and effective learning environment. The role may also support program funding, learner recruitment, and compliance with licensing, certification, or accreditation requirements, where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the area of expertise required.
Experience managing and creating continuing education, executive education, corporate, and/or professional development programs.
Demonstrated commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive workplace.
Ability to be strategic, transformative, and tactical while focusing on practical solutions and tangible results.
Ability to listen to others, understand their needs, and identify impactful learning or educational programs.
Strong project management skills, including organizational and analytical skills, to drive projects to completion.
Strong facilitation and change-management influence skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with a consultative and collaborative approach to stakeholder communication and relationship building.
Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
Attention to detail and quality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and with meeting and communications tools for delivering programs.
Ability to analyze, communicate, think critically, coordinate projects, prioritize competing demands, and build mutually beneficial relationships.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Understanding of adult learning theory and strategies for addressing adult learners’ needs preferred.
Proficiency with Monday.com or other project management tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and coordinate continuing and executive education programs, including curriculum development and delivery, personnel and budget management, event planning and execution, external client coordination, participant registration and communications, and program evaluation.
Plan and implement program services and activities with event managers, and supervise day-to-day delivery of program content.
Direct program operations and administration in line with program goals and objectives; oversee coordination and logistics, prepare reports, resolve problems, and adapt to changing priorities and needs.
Recommend budgets, manage approved budgets, approve expenditures within guidelines, and prepare budget reports and projections.
Partner with faculty to plan, organize, and administer workshops, training programs, courses, and curricula in line with program goals.
Identify, coordinate, and manage personnel, including students, staff, and faculty, to support development and delivery of effective learning experiences.
Facilitate designated program components with faculty experts, including in-person and live virtual programs.
Collect and analyze program data, participate in evaluating program effectiveness, identify problems, make changes within guidelines, and recommend major changes when appropriate.
Build and maintain relationships with university departments and promote cross-university involvement to maximize program benefits for stakeholders.
Foster collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships with partners.
Develop and implement practices that create an inviting, encouraging, respectful, safe, and effective learning environment.
Recommend new programs or products and operational models to support continuous improvement and department growth.
May participate in securing program funding.
Where applicable, recruit qualified learners through promotional activities and target-population outreach, assess educational needs, and recommend courses of action.
Where applicable, monitor compliance with state licensing, professional certification, or accreditation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.