The director provides leadership for Elon University’s innovative approach to lifelong learning for students, alumni, faculty, staff, university partners, potential employers, and our local communities as defined in the Boldly Elon strategic plan. In collaboration with a wide range of campus partners—including Academic Affairs, Alumni Engagement, the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC), University Advancement, Office of Leadership and Professional Development (OLPD), Collegiate Start, Life@Elon, and others across campus—as well as external partners and organizations, this leader designs and implements a full menu of learning opportunities under the umbrella of the ElonNEXT program platform. The director is responsible for planning, coordinating, and recruiting for competitive offerings for continuing education initiatives, workshops, short courses, certificates, and more. In partnership with Alumni Engagement and SPDC, this position conceives and directs alumni lifelong learning and professional development strategy. The director works closely with Elon’s six schools and colleges to develop programs, promotes and tracks learners’ success across all programs, and facilitates the functioning of a lifelong learning advisory board. This position reports to the Associate Dean and also the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives.
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Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.
In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.