Continuing Education Program Director
Continuing Education Program Director
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Position Title: Program Director
Department: Division of Continuing Education and Professional Development
Reports to: Executive Director
Appointment: Full-Time (12 months)
Status: Exempt
The Program Director is a full-time 12-month exempt position within the Division of Continuing Education and Professional Development. The position reports to the Divisions Executive Director. This is an extraordinary career opportunity for an individual with a talent for designing coordinating and implementing non-credit educational opportunities for adults.
For nearly 70 years Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) has connected Bradley University with the greater Peoria community through non-credit educational programs and services for youth professionals and lifelong learners. The Division works with Bradleys academic colleges departments and units to support their educational outreach goals.
The Program Director works with local business owners and community leaders external customers Bradley University staff and faculty and members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Bradley (OLLI). The majority of the Program Directors work focuses on designing and administering educational experiences for OLLI overseeing OLLIs social media presence and outreach efforts and coordinating special events throughout the year.
Specifically the Program Director will:
- Collaborate with volunteers community partners and staff to design enriching non-credit programs and special events that align with OLLIs mission and audience interests.
- Manage program budgets to ensure travel experiences are both high-quality and cost-effective.
- Recruit and guide volunteers in developing program ideas managing logistics and enhancing participant experiences.
- Support fundraising and donor engagement activities by assisting the Executive Director and Associate Director with projects that advance division priorities.
- Lead marketing and outreach efforts including newsletters social media content and collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and in person adapting messages for different audiences and ensuring clarity and accuracy in all materials.
- Assist the Executive Director and Associate Director with special projects strategic initiatives and daily operations.
- Conduct needs assessments and gather feedback to evaluate and improve program offerings.
- Provide direction to administrative staff to ensure clear accurate communication of program details to participants.
Specific requirements include:
- Bachelors degree required
- Drive a 14-passenger shuttle and/or a multiple passenger van as a host for OLLI trips and events; no special license is required other than passing a simple physical (cost covered by Division).
- Able to work some early mornings evenings and weekends
- Able to travel domestically which may include overnight and multi-day tours
- Able/willing to travel internationally (must possess/acquire passport)
- Demonstrated effectiveness in event management budgeting and program planning
- Experience in providing support or service in a customer-facing role
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
- Outstanding organizational skills exceptional attention to details and excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills includingintegrity reliability and credibility
- Proven ability to collaborate and lead small teams external stakeholders and volunteers
- Demonstrated excellence in writing and content editing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort in learning/using other digital tools as needed
- Demonstrated respect and sensitivity for cultural and age diversity
Preferred qualifications:
- Background in education adult learning or continuing education
- Experience working with volunteers in a leadership or coordination capacity
- Familiarity with non-credit educational programming including delivery for lifelong learners
- Experience with basic marketing and outreach activities
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter resume and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references with telephone numbers.
Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.
Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health dental vision life and disability coverages FSA HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: University is a top-ranked private university in Peoria Illinois offering nearly 6000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities choices and resources to build their futures. Innovation action and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business communications education engineering fine arts health sciences liberal arts and sciences and technology.
Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
