Assistant Director - Experiential Learning Initiatives

86414BR

Campus: Tempe

Asst Director

Job Description

Under University College, the Experiential Learning Initiatives (ELI) unit pioneers programs and tools that allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real world industry projects and experiences beyond traditional learning spaces. Through the Experiential Learning Network and Work-integrated learning programs, ELI creates awareness and opens access to opportunities where learners can acquire skills and knowledge from diverse and unique firsthand experiences.  

Experiential Learning Initiatives is currently hiring an Assistant Director to provide leadership and support to the ELI program office. Under the direct supervision of the Program Director- Experiential Learning Initiatives, the Assistant Director will coordinate activities and functions to ensure that goals and objectives specified for the Experiential Learning Network and Work-integrated learning are being met including managing the day-to-day operations of the Work-integrated learning platform and tools. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, has the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, is prompt with their follow-through; appreciates and works well in innovative, diverse and highly-evolving environments, takes initiative; has high attention to detail; is proficient with university technology equipment and learns new technologies quickly and easily; has experience collaborating across various disciplines/departments; is passionate about working in an educational environment and contributing to efforts designed to increase student success; and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

The Assistant Director for ELI also plays a critical role in the Work+ Program, which is designed to prepare student-employees for their future professional careers. As a key participant in the Work+ Program, the Assistant Director for ELI will serve as a career guide and mentor to working learner(s) they have been assigned to supervise. Additionally, the Assistant Director will be involved in providing working learners opportunities to build valuable work skills as well as facilitating their professional development.

Department Name

Work plus Learn

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $58,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

03-January-2023 - EXTENDED

Essential Duties

• Provide general support and work closely with the Program Director on the continued maintenance and growth of the Work-integrated learning program and launch of the Experiential Learning Network.
• Serve as one of the key points of contact for faculty, staff, and students involved in and interested in Work-integrated learning.
• Facilitate a Community of Practice at ASU centered around the sharing of research and best practices as it relates to experiential learning and work-integrated learning.
• Lead digital content development to illustrate and highlight programs that exemplify experiential learning and work-integrated learning.
• Research effective methodologies around both curricular and co/extra-curricular based experiential learning to inform programmatic decisions.
• Coordinate and oversee administrative responsibilities, day to day maintenance, and relationship with the Work-integrated learning platform.
• Create and evaluate outreach efforts to onboard additional faculty into Work-integrated learning.
• Support faculty and staff from concept ideation through implementation and assessment.
• Develop and facilitate design sessions with internal and external stakeholders; coordinate logistics, scheduling and participant communications focused on the development and assessment of programs that are part of Experiential Learning Initiatives.
• Track and maintain participation and completion data for program participants, pilots, and design sessions.
• Prepare regular reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for leadership.
• Contribute to preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.
• Support the development of new or revised program goals and objectives.
• Assist in supervising and supporting working learners within the program and department as a whole.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND six (6) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Ten (10) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a communications, student-facing program/service coordination or learning community management role in Higher Education or online service sectors. Past roles and experience in areas such as career services, internship management, student leadership development, etc. are ideal. (2 years)
• Experience in demonstrating initiative and be a self-starter, while operating within broad guidance parameters
• Experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing workload.
• Experience in developing collaborative-working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Experience in developing creative, engaging and original digital content.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the current challenges, trends, and effective strategies to develop the employability of students in higher education.
• Experience in organizing work of self and others.
• Experience in the full suite of applications in Google Workspace, communication, and project management platforms (such as Slack and Monday.com).

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts

Department Statement

Historically, University College offers students a range of academic services, such as tutoring, career and major exploration classes, success courses, and college transition programs like ASU’s First Year Success program, among others. These programs and initiatives were conceived to support ASU’s goal of improving student retention and persistence toward graduation.

Today, University College is going through an exciting reinvention, focused on broadening its offerings for all learners from every major and at any stage of their academic journey. University College’s goal is to disrupt the 20th century model of higher education by:

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.