Strategic Director, Pathways Programs & Lifelong Learning

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s University College in Medford, MA seeks a Program Director to lead the Pathways for Life Transitions portfolio and related adult education initiatives. You will oversee development, expansion, and evaluation of programs, recruit and engage alumni, and foster collaborations with faculty, students, and community partners.

Responsibilities include market research, curriculum development, stakeholder management, data reporting, and ensuring alignment with pedagogical best

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant area.
• 7-10 years of related experience, including experience in higher education.
• Significant experience developing and managing experiential learning, applied research, or client-based academic programs, ideally in a higher education setting.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in related program subject matter.
• Advanced organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to advancing academically rigorous, inclusive, and impactful learning experiences
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, senior leadership, students, and external partners.
• Comfort using digital learning platforms, maintaining program websites, or supporting virtual learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to design, plan and launch new educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides and applies advanced, specialized subject matter knowledge to develop, implement, supervise, and evaluate the programs within their portfolio.
• Lead market research efforts and design a portfolio strategy that aligns with findings
• Works closely with marketing and communications team to maintain a dynamic, student-facing web platform to promote the programs within their portfolio.
• Develops instructional materials, ensuring alignment with the school's strategy and pedagogical best practices.
• Manages the full lifecycle of the portfolio programs from design through evaluation, including space logistics, technology needs, and participant communications.
• Prepares scopes of work, timelines, and deliverable summaries for assigned programs.
• Develops, designs, writes, updates, revises, and adapts existing curricula (standardized and non-standardized) to fit the skill and knowledge of the learners.
• Applies best practices in adult learning, instructional design, accessibility, and culturally-responsiveness throughout curriculum development.
• Stays abreast of state and federal best practices in adult learning theory and implementation.
• Evaluates curriculum design and implementation.
• Leads meetings with both internal and external partners.
• Oversees student services including admissions, registration, and student academic progress, providing advice and counsel to students about program options and requirements.
• Partners with student services, academic advisors, and career services to promote opportunities and integrate them into students' academic planning.
• Leads outreach, recruitment, and selection efforts for participants to assigned programs.
• Drives alumni engagement initiatives
• Supports faculty and learners to ensure academic alignment and meaningful student experiences.
• Data Management, Reporting and Program evaluation
• Develops reporting mechanisms and dashboards to inform decisions.
• Collects and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data related to program implementation and program outcomes.
• Maintain UC's customer relationship management system, including data entry and contact management.
• Conducts research, creates reports and results. Presents information and results to school leadership.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for program improvement and expansion.
• Oversees hiring and training of staff, evaluates workflow and productivity and conducts employee performance reviews.
• Manages and analyzes budgets and prepares reports and projections. Writes grants and proposals for new funding opportunities or continued support.
• Partners with relevant colleagues on marketing, advertising, and external relations. Collaborates with marketing/communications team on content and maintenance of website and designs and evaluates social media strategy.

Skills

Market research

Curriculum design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Tufts University’s University College in Medford, MA seeks a Program Director to lead the Pathways for Life Transitions portfolio and related adult education initiatives. You will oversee development, expansion, and evaluation of programs, recruit and engage alumni, and foster collaborations with faculty, students, and community partners.

Responsibilities include market research, curriculum development, stakeholder management, data reporting, and ensuring alignment with pedagogical best