Director, Experiential Learning and Global Partnerships

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The George Washington University College of Professional Studies seeks a Director of Experiential Learning and Global Partnerships to lead a portfolio of programs, residencies, and strategic partnerships that enhance student success. You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to expand high-impact opportunities and steer program development, assessment, and growth.

Reporting to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, you will oversee a team, drive strategic priorities, and

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken).
• Experience leading experiential learning, partnerships, or academic programs in higher education preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Experiential Learning and Global Partnerships team with hiring, onboarding, and development.
• Collaborate with faculty and university partners to expand experiential opportunities and partnerships.
• Develop portfolio strategy, program design, and continuous improvement across offerings.
• Oversee residency programs and partner-based learning initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and compliance related to the portfolio.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years

Master’s degree + 8 years

Job description

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Posting Details

I. Job Overview

Job Description Summary:

About Us

At the George Washington University College of Professional Studies, you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of experts from across disciplines and backgrounds, who will challenge you to rethink assumptions, test your ideas, and look at ways to make the greatest impact. Here, you’ll learn how to use your skills to make an impact that ripples outward through industries and communities, elevating your career trajectory and connecting you to corners of the world you never thought possible.

About The Role

The Director, Experiential Learning and Global Partnerships leads the College’s portfolio of experiential education initiatives, residency programs, and strategic partnerships that support student success and advance the College’s academic mission.

Reporting to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, the Director provides leadership for the Experiential Learning and Global Partnerships team and collaborates with faculty, staff, university partners, alumni, employers, and external organizations to strengthen established programs, expand high-impact learning opportunities, develop strategic partnerships to support the College’s academic and strategic goals. The Director is responsible for team leadership, partnership strategy, program development, operational oversight, and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

People Management & Team Leadership

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop the Experiential Learning and Global Partnerships team.
• Establish team priorities, goals, workflows, and performance expectations.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development activities.
• Promote collaborative, service-oriented, and results-driven team culture.

Strategic Leadership & Academic Affairs

• Partner with the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs to develop and implement strategic priorities that advance the College’s and the University’s experiential learning and partnership goals.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to identify, develop, and expand experiential and applied learning opportunities.
• Lead assessment, planning, and continuous improvement efforts to support program quality, effectiveness, and growth.
• Monitor emerging trends and opportunities that support innovation and advance College and University priorities.

Partnerships & External Engagement

• Lead established partnerships and develop new partnerships that support experiential learning, residency programs, global engagement, and other strategic College and University priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership for existing residency programs and partnership-based initiatives, including those involving partner institutions and organizations in Latin America, Spain, the US and other areas of strategic importance to the College.
• Develop and maintain relationships with academic institutions, corporations, nonprofit organizations, alumni, community partners, and other external stakeholders in the United States and internationally.
• Negotiate and oversee partnership agreements, contracts, memoranda of understanding, and other collaborative arrangements.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for new programs, partnerships, and initiatives that support student engagement, cross-cultural experiences, and portfolio growth.
• Collaborate with faculty, College leadership, and university stakeholders to develop and sustain experiential learning opportunities and residency programs.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications, as well as the Recruitment team, to promote experiential education initiatives, partnerships, and global engagement opportunities.

Program & Portfolio Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight for residency programs, partnership-based learning opportunities, and other experiential learning initiatives.
• Guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of new and existing programs and initiatives.
• Support faculty engagement and collaboration in the delivery of experiential learning opportunities.
• Monitor program outcomes and use data to inform decision-making, resource allocation, and future growth.

Financial & Operational Management

• Oversee budgets, contracts, resource allocation, and financial performance across the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, risk management requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee operational planning and reporting to support strategic goals and organizational effectiveness.
• Monitor and communicate program outcomes, partnership activity, and portfolio performance to College leadership.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration and the flexibility of remote work. This is a hybrid position, based at GW’s Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, D.C. The schedule typically involves three days in person and two remote days per week – though the schedule may change based on business needs and priorities such as in-person events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 8 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full professional fluency in Spanish, capable of understanding complex academic/business reports and contracts, leading high-stakes negotiations, and presenting to executive and scholarly audiences.
• Ability to build and manage strategic relationships with institutional partners in Latin America and Spain.
• Demonstrated experience developing partnerships, managing complex programs, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Extensive experience at a higher education institution, preferably within a college of professional studies
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Hiring Range

$107,149.62 - $155,306.76

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: College of Professional Studies (CPS)

Family: Academic Affairs

Sub-Family: Program Administration

Stream: Management

Level: Level 4

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30AM - 5:00PM. Schedule may vary based on events and college needs.

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status: Hybrid

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide)

Posting Number: S014554

Job Open Date: 11/06/2026

Job Close Date: 11/09/2026

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.