Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Director of Experiential Learning, Office of the Dean of the College
Winston-Salem, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Director of Experiential Learning for Wake Forest University. The Director will lead the vision, planning, implementation, and assessment of the experiential learning initiative, collaborating with faculty and staff to enhance access and opportunities for undergraduate students.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty leaders and administration to develop and implement experiential learning initiatives in the College and establish a foundational framework for future expansion of EL across the University
Develop an infrastructure to grow and sustain WFU’s commitment to experiential learning
With faculty and administrative leadership, assemble and coordinate advisory boards and committees for specific EL initiatives
Define and hire the essential staff positions to support the implementation of experiential learning initiatives
Manage the day-to-day implementation of strategies in the Deacs Do initiative
Coordinate the administration of EL impact assessments to track student outcomes and success in EL initiatives
Prepare and disseminate impact results with advisory boards and stakeholders; recommend and implement strategies for program improvements
Establish and maintain procedures for the efficient flow of project reporting for the progress, adaptation / changes, and overall effectiveness of EL initiatives in the College
In partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and other offices, coordinate professional development programs for faculty and staff in experiential learning pedagogy and adoption of the WFU experiential learning framework in curricular and co-curricular opportunities
Collaborate with faculty and staff in the WFU School of Business to ensure consistent experiential learning offerings for all undergraduate students
Collaborate with campus offices and individuals who oversee the University’s external partnership development to enhance and expand opportunities for experiential education (OCCE, OPCD, University Advancement, Government Relations, Corporate and Foundation Relations, President’s Office)
Establish and maintain effective interaction with the College, Schools, and operational areas of the university to facilitate communication and collaboration in experiential learning initiatives
Create and implement internal public awareness and communications to increase the visibility and accessibility of experiential learning initiatives and opportunities for students, staff, and faculty
Collaborate with University Marketing and Communications for external communications about EL opportunities and impacts
Develop and maintain an Experiential Learning website, print and media materials in the College
Determine and recommend annual and long-term resource needs to the Dean for EL initiatives and the implementation of experiential learning programs
Manage the EL budget to plan and process expenditures, review and recommend budget requests to support initiatives and experiential learning development activities
Supervise College staff hired to support experiential learning
Generate an annual report
Provide consultation for College faculty and staff looking for experiential learning opportunities and development at Wake Forest
Engage in professional development and update knowledge of experiential learning best practices
Serve on relevant university committees, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
5 years of experience in higher education and 3 years of experience in experiential education program administration or assessment
3 years of experience as direct supervisor for professional staff
Extensive working knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in experiential learning
Demonstrated success in experiential education implementation, including direct engagement with students
Strong skills in strategic planning and project management
Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Accomplished communication and team-building skills and demonstrated ability to work with faculty, students, and staff from a variety of backgrounds
Experience in the development and management of budgets
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited university
5 years experience in experiential education program administration or assessment
Experience teaching experiential learning course(s)
Knowledge of more than one domain of experiential learning and High Impact Practices
Experience using student e-portfolio systems
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