Director, Lifelong Learning & Executive Education

Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Education benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the Program Director, Lifelong Learning. This role advances the university's future by leading continuing and executive education programs, coordinating curricula, managing personnel and budgets, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to grow learning opportunities for adult learners.

The position focuses on strategic direction, program growth, and delivering high-quality, accessible learning experiences across diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and creating continuing education, executive education, corporate and/or professional development programs.
• Commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive workplace.
• Understanding of adult learning theory and strategies to address adult learners' needs is preferred.
• Ability to be strategic, transformative, and tactical while delivering practical results.
• Aptitude to listen to others to understand needs and identify learning opportunities.
• Strong project management skills to drive projects to completion.
• Strong facilitation and change-management abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; collaborative stakeholder engagement.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented with high quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, and coordination of continuing and executive education programs including curriculum development, budgeting, events, client coordination, registration, and evaluation.
• Plan and implement program services in partnership with event managers; supervise day-to-day delivery of content.
• Direct operations and administration of programs; oversee coordination/logistics; prepare reports; adapt to changing priorities.
• Recommend and manage budgets; approve expenditures; prepare reports and projections.
• Partner with faculty to plan workshops, courses, and curricula aligned with program goals.
• Coordinate with QU students, staff, and faculty to ensure smooth development and delivery of learning experiences.
• Facilitate designated program components, including in-person and live virtual formats.
• Collect and analyze program data; evaluate effectiveness; propose improvements.
• Develop and maintain cross-department relationships to maximize program benefits.
• Foster collaborative relationships with partners; create inclusive learning environments.
• Support continuous improvement and growth through new program ideas and process changes.

Skills

Continuing education program mgmt

Inclusive workplace commitment

Adult learning theory

Strategic and tactical execution

Project management

Facilitation skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork & relationship building

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Monday.com

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the Program Director, Lifelong Learning. This role advances the university's future by leading continuing and executive education programs, coordinating curricula, managing personnel and budgets, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to grow learning opportunities for adult learners.

The position focuses on strategic direction, program growth, and delivering high-quality, accessible learning experiences across diverse audiences.