Director of Innovative and Lifelong Learning

Company: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Location: Denver
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Director of Innovative and Lifelong Learning EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system,  www.msudenverjobs.com .

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Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Posting Details Posting Number A01420 Position Title Director of Innovative and Lifelong Learning Position Number E01120 Salary for Announcement The starting salary for this position is $80,900. The final salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Pay Grade Grade (2020): 21

Employee Category Administrators Department Innovative and Lifelong Learning EClass Code Full Time Administrators Position Summary The Director of Innovative and Lifelong Learning (I&LL) will lead the successful implementation of MSU Denver’s extended academic programming. Working collaboratively with I&LL staff, faculty, academic leadership, administrative and budget leadership, and the Center for Teaching Learning and Technology, the Director provides strategic leadership and day-to-day administrative management of the South Campus, staff, and academic offerings

Duties/Responsibilities Staff supervision and development (20%)

Manage staff and workflow activities within the unit

• Supervise staff, monitor progress, and ensure quality work

• Identify any issues or concerns early and develop clear plans to resolve

• Co-create performance goals and project deadlines that align with the unit’s strategic goals

• Provide professional development opportunities to staff and work with staff to ensure growth and development

Financial management (30%)

• Directs the planning and development of operating budget

• Oversees financial health of the unit in collaboration with the AVP

• Strategizes and plan for financial targets

• Prepares financial statements, forecasts, and other related reports

• Performs research and analysis to evaluate programs and develop recommendations for more cost-effective operations

• Oversees all revenue and expenses

Internal operations (30%)

• Lead initiatives and efforts to ensure smooth running of all business operations

• Analyze office systems and processes to look at trends and identify areas for improvement

• Continuously assess unit to ensure best practices are followed in order to provide the highest client satisfaction

• Ensure that University policies are followed

• Optimize business workflows

• Identify patterns and problem areas and implement effective solutions to increase efficiency.

Senior-level partnership and project management (20%)

• Provide high-level team and project management duties, overseeing project completion deadlines, monitoring costs, and ensuring client needs are met

• Serve as key contact, in partnership with the AVP , in development of new, innovative educational offerings with internal and external clients

• Explores and develops new educational programs aimed at under-served populations, particularly focused don establishing awareness and an enrollment path to MSU Denver

• Represents MSU Denver at conferences, workshops, and special events

• Provides day-to-day oversight of all new programs launches

Required Qualifications • 5 years of experience supervising and managing staff

• 5 years of experience developing and maintaining complex budgets in a multi-faceted setting

Preferred Qualifications • Previous work experience in a higher education setting

• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies

• Experience coaching, monitoring progress, and ensuring quality work

• People-oriented, flexible, and supportive

• Experience in supervisory and managerial role; demonstrated track record of successful people leadership

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data

• Experience developing and launching programs

• Demonstrated experience in partnership development

• Must possess marketing and business acumen in targeting and launching new initiatives, and establishing profitability

• Experience collecting and analyzing data for program development and improvement

• Master’s degree in business, higher education, public administration or similar field from a regionally accredited university

• 3+ years experience managing partnerships and multi-faceted programs

Posting date 09/11/2020 Closing date Closing Instructions Open Until Filled To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) 09/25/2020 Special Instructions to Applicants IMPORTANT : In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system,  www.msudenverjobs.com .

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Talent Team Representative Araceli Cortez Talent Team Representative E-mail acortez7@msudenver.edu Benefits MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:

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Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

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