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Inside Higher Ed · 21 hours ago

Chief Officer (Executive Director) - Terry Center for Experiential Learning

Valdosta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Valdosta State University (VSU) seeks an innovative, dynamic, and data-driven leader to serve as the inaugural Executive Director for the Mary Virginia Terry Center for Experiential Learning. This role is essential for coordinating experiential learning activities for students and fostering community partnerships to enhance real-world learning opportunities.

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Responsibilities

Provide leadership to develop a mission, vision, and strategic plan for the Mary Virginia Terry Center with the key stakeholders involved in experiential learning (EL) activities across campus and the community

Include a timeline, goals, and assessments to ensure strategic plan goals are being met

Use existing university and USG data to inform decision making about the needed EL programming and growth

Formalize a student-centered, centralized hub for experiential learning opportunities on campus which include course activities, programming in Enrollment and Student Affairs such as BlazerReady, and opportunities identified by the Center for South Georgia Regional Impact

Supervise, coordinate, and/or collaborate with those involved in existing experiential learning opportunities (internships/practicums/apprenticeships, co-ops, study abroad/away, service learning) and groups (such as the Undergraduate Research Council, Experiential Learning Advisory Committee), working to enhance these experiential education programs

Identify methods to recognize students completing one or more opportunities during their college experience

Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate experiential learning in the Core IMPACTS curriculum and academic programs, both face to face and online, as well as out-of-class programming

Monitor student progress and provide guidance to ensure successful learning outcomes to include developing an assessment schedule for experiential learning endorsed courses/programs to ensure quality and student success

Ensure equitable access to opportunities for all students (traditional, non-traditional, online, and commuters)

Conduct assessments and compile reports on program effectiveness

Apply for public and private grants as well as pursue other external funding opportunities to enhance and support experiential activities across campus

Stay informed about current trends and best practices in experiential education

Lead day-to-day coordination and operation of the Mary Virginia Terry Center for Experiential Learning

Budget Manager

Chair a Terry Center Advisory Board composed of campus and community stakeholders

Intentionally cultivate a collaborative relationship with the Center for South Georgia Regional Impact (SGRI)

Complete other duties necessary to fulfill the functions of the Center

Qualification

Experiential LearningGrant WritingLeadership ExperienceProgram AssessmentProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementCollaborationCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Master's degree with 10 years of work experience related to teaching and experiential learning OR terminal degree with 7 years of work experience related to teaching and experiential learning

Seven years of supervisory and/or leadership experience