Director, Experiential Learning and Global Partnerships

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

Job summary

The George Washington University College of Professional Studies is seeking a Director of Experiential Learning and Global Partnerships to lead experiential education initiatives, residency programs, and strategic partnerships that advance student success.

Based at GW's Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC, this hybrid role combines in-person leadership with remote collaboration, oversees a diverse team, and partners with faculty, external institutions, and industry to expand opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading experiential learning or academic partnerships.
• Proven ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships across institutions and industries.
• Strong leadership, hiring, onboarding, and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Experiential Learning and Global Partnerships team.
• Develop strategic priorities and oversee residency programs and partnerships.
• Negotiate and oversee partnership agreements and MOUs.
• Monitor program outcomes and use data to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with faculty and university stakeholders to expand opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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.

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

Hiring Range: $107,149.62 - $155,306.76

GW Staff Approach to Pay

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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.

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.