Job Title: Executive Director of Lifelong Learning & Strategy
Reporting Relationship: Dean Devoe School of Business Technology and Leadership
Unit: National & Global
Department: DeVoe School of Business Technology & Leadership
Campus Location: Indianapolis Ed Center North Indianapolis IN
Summary of Position: At the DeVoe School of Business Technology and Leadership (DSBTL) where Unlearning Business as Usual is our driving force the Executive Director of Lifelong Learning & Strategy plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing the schools learner engagement professional education and public-facing innovation initiatives. This person serves as the architect of DeVoes experiential learning ecosystem responsible for energizing the schools learning pathways designing transformative learner journeys and spearheading immersive engagement across B2B and B2C channels. This role bridges strategic innovation and relational engagement directly supporting the schools Transformation B initiatives driving lifelong learning strategies and championing a modular learner-first approach across all delivery formats. Duties and Responsibilities - Brand Strategy & Public Engagement
- Lead execution of DeVoes external brand identity and reputation strategy
- Design and manage multimedia content pipelines (podcasts video interviews events blog series)
- Forge strategic partnerships with influencers organizations and media platforms
- Serve as a public voice of DeVoe through speaking engagements conferences and publications
- Learner Experience Architecture
- Design immersive IRL and virtual learner engagement initiatives
- Lead the design of branded experiences across the learner journey: attraction onboarding re-engagement and alumni connection
- Oversee initiatives such as dropout certificate pipelines lunch & learns and pop-up learning installations
- Collaborate with program directors to ensure the learner experience aligns with curricular innovation
- Lifelong Learning Strategy
- Drive professional learning initiatives including alumni subscriptions corporate learning models and CE offerings
- Support the Insurance Vertical pilot through brand communication and learner engagement
- Strategic Collaboration and Internal Innovation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the Dean and Assistant Dean to shape and execute Transformation B initiatives including 90 Credit Degrees
- Provide data-informed insights and innovation recommendations using learner analytics and engagement metrics
- Lead internal contractors (creative video design) for branded learning experiences
Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. |
Education - Doctorate (DBA EdD PhD) in Business Leadership Communications Learning Experience Design or related field
Experience - Deep experience in brand strategy storytelling experience design and executive communication
- Proven record of public speaking strategic facilitation and media presence
- Strong understanding of adult learning modular curriculum design and digital engagement trends
- Values-aligned with Indiana Wesleyan Universitys Christian mission and the DeVoe UBU philosophy
Required Skills - Strategic thinker
- Change management
- Capacity builder
- Relational in transformational efforts
- Detailed Oriented
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IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind. |
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2). The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. |
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