Associate Director of Lifelong Learning

Posting Details Posting Summary Classification Title Program Coordinator II Classification Code AH40 Pay Band 6 Internal Title Associate Director of Lifelong Learning Department Office of Continuing Studies Position Type PCLS - Slotted Classified Full or Part Time Full-Time Basis 12 mo.
Hours per week 37.
5 hours per week Normal Work Schedule M-TH 8:00am-5:00pm and F 8:00am-12:30pm Does this position require driving? No Does this position require a credit check? No Job Details ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF LIFELONG LEARNING The Office of Continuing Studies at Coastal Carolina, part of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies, aims to serve the educational needs of the Grand Strand Community by increasing Coastal Carolina’s ties with the wider community outside of our campus in Conway, South Carolina.
One of our main programs is the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Coastal Carolina University (OLLI@Coastal).
Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Academic Outreach and Continuing Education, the Associate Director of Lifelong Learning will direct programming for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Coastal Carolina University (OLLI@Coastal).
This programming—including but not limited to courses, clubs, and educational excursions—is specifically designed to meet the intellectual and social needs of older adults in the community.
The Associate Director will oversee the programming and day-to-day operations of OLLI and seek innovative ways to serve our growing membership of lifelong learners who are 50 or better.
Duties include, but are not limited to: · Manages day-to-day operations of OLLI, including but not limited to: communication with stakeholders, processing of financial transactions, oversight of program facilities and coordination of policy, programming and promotional/marketing efforts, supervision of staff, oversight of the course management and enrollment system, and the recruitment and retainment of instructors.
· Manages enrollment and develops strategies for recruitment and retention with the goal of maintaining 1,000 members.
Develops dynamic lifelong learning programming (including but not limited to courses, clubs, and excursions) based on assessment of community needs, demand, and university mission.
· Leads assessment of effectiveness of lifelong learning programming, including coordination of data collection efforts (e.
g.
, course evaluations, surveys, focus groups) required for internal use and also external reporting to the National Resource Center and the Osher Foundation.
In conjunction with Assistant Dean of Academic Outreach and Continuing Education, prepares annual reports for OLLI and other lifelong learning initiatives.
· Stays connected to the National Resource Center and serves as primary institutional liaison.
Attends Osher national conference and other regional lifelong learning conferences.
Stays connected to the work of other Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes and other lifelong learning networks to stay abreast of best practices in the lifelong learning space.
· Directs efforts to engage Coastal faculty and staff in OLLI programming.
Seeks out innovative and creative ways to integrate OLLI more into the program of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies and the wider university community.
Works to integrate OLLI affectively into the entire Continuing Studies portfolio to maximize synergistic opportunities across unites and initiatives.
Strives to increase opportunities for intergenerational learning.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and experience with enrollment management, higher education, or lifelong learning is required.
A master’s degree and relevant program experience in higher education or lifelong learning is preferred.
Experience with developing, directing and evaluating programs in higher education or lifelong learning.
Experience in marketing, customer service, and database management a plus.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach.
Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations.
The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.
The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities.
We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
How to apply: Interested applicants may apply on-line at https://jobs.
coastal.
edu/postings/22441.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Program Coordinator II (AH40/61121943/FTE-S00980P), full-time position with benefits.
SC State Pay Band: 06.
Salary range: $45,530.
00 (minimum) – $64,885.
00 (midpoint).
Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Required Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and experience in enrollment management, higher education, or lifelong learning.
Preferred Qualifications A master’s degree and relevant program experience in higher education or lifelong learning.
Experience with developing, directing and evaluating programs in higher education or lifelong learning.
Experience in marketing, customer service, and database management a plus.
Licensure and/or Certification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of an agency’s mission, programs and objectives.
Knowledge of management principles.
Knowledge of an agency’s organizational structure, the people who manage the work and the processes applicable to government work.
Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
Ability to manage work and provide guidance to employees.
Ability to make presentations and prepare reports.
Good communication skills, ability to be flexible.
Additional comments regarding this position Mental Demands Analytical and Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Customer Contact, Detailed Work, Language, Math, Multiple Concurrent Tasks, Reading (documents or instruments), Reasoning, Stress, Training, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Additional Mental Demands Physical Demands Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking, Writing Physical Demands (Elements Exposed To) None of these Listed Additional Physical Demands Please Select Any and All Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties Calculator, Copier, Fax, Credit Card Transactions, Telephone List Any and All Additional Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties Posting Detail Information Posting Number FTE-S00980P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 03/11/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/12/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants