Director Jewish Studies/Lifelong Learning

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Director of Jewish Lifelong Learning has direct responsibility for the fiscal and administrative management of the Jewish Studies division within the Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program. The director will advise, plan and implement a diverse and comprehensive array of programs and services that have the common goal to enhance the academic, programmatic, financial and overall success of the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program at Case Western Reserve University. The director serves as the public face of the Jewish Lifelong Learning program, creating a professional and scholarly image through all teaching and communication with the public, active participants and other stakeholders. The director is responsible for the development, provision and evaluation of programs and services, which connect Jewish Lifelong Learning opportunities to the community in Northeast Ohio; particular emphasis is placed on providing visionary and dynamic leadership for short- and long-term planning in the areas of cultivating active program participants. The director shares responsibility with the Associate Provost for decisions regarding resource development and marketing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develop and oversee courses, lectures and services that complement the mission and strategic goals of the university and the Lifelong Learning Program. Create, plan and execute high quality programs. Utilize institutional resources effectively and efficiently in accordance with university guidelines. Manage divisional budget including purchasing, monthly reconciling, quarterly forecasting expenditures, and revenues and balancing the budget by the year-end close. Identify and cultivate local instructors and lecturers, and recruit national lecturers, teachers and speakers for the Jewish Lifelong Learning program. (20%)
2. Maintain and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, individuals and community organizations. Demonstrate concern for understanding and satisfying needs of customers, co-workers and others with economy, efficiency, flexibility, courtesy, good judgment and continuous measurable improvements. Regularly solicit feedback regarding quality of/and ways to improve services. Maintain and foster collaborative relationships with the local and regional Jewish community and cultural organizations. (10%)
3. The director will work closely with University Relations and Development leadership and the assigned development officer to identify, cultivate and solicit donors, alumni, and community members for financial support for the Lifelong Learning program including grant applications with local and national funders. (10%)
4. Train, mentor and supervise staff; define and assign individual tasks, maintain schedules and standards, conduct timely performance reviews and administer disciplinary action. Develop employee(s) confidence in their ability to be successful by meeting on a regular basis; share information and guide employees to make decisions that will achieve objectives and resolve issues in their assigned areas of responsibility. Collaboratively identify professional and self-development plans. Maintain a work environment that is marked by respect for others, values inclusiveness, builds workforce diversity and fosters cooperation and teamwork. (20%)
5. Develop goals and assessment plans in response to the divisions/departments mission and strategic goals and divisional outcomes in conjunction with the associate provost. Establish processes to identify, collect, analyze and report on enrollment, retention and financial efficiency. (10%)
6. Oversee development of a marketing plan that highlights the department's unique purpose and voice, including appropriate social media strategies by evaluating divisional objectives and resources. Collaborate with the marketing manager when planning and promoting major events and/or public reports. (10%)
7. Collaborate with faculty in the Judaic studies department to develop and maintain a rigorous academic curriculum that meets the standard and a research one university. (10%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Teach classes and lecture in the local community as necessary. Determine appropriate educational outcomes, experiences, and assessment methods. (5%)
2. Serve as the university representative for your department and area of expertise. (3%)
3. Serve in a leadership role in professional organizations. (2%)

CONTACTS

Department: Continuous supervision of staff and collaboration with staff for program development of new and ongoing lifelong learning activities and internal communication.

University: Regular contact with internal university constituents to share information, recruit faculty for courses and speakers for other lifelong learning activities.

External: Continuous communication with the public to promote activities and public programming including personal participation to represent the program and solicit donations from current and potential donors to the lifelong learning program.

Students: Little or no contact with students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Direct supervisory responsibility of one fulltime department assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 5 to 7 years of experience in adult Jewish education. Constituents expect academic expertise from the program director as well as significant experience in working with adult learning populations, both as a teacher and an administrator.

Education: Master's degree required. PhD preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Build formal and informal communication channels. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Listen to others carefully and attentively.
2. Proven leadership, team building, supervisory and staff development skills.
3. Must be able to work in a culturally diverse environment and with the community at large.
4. Effective organizational and management skills.
5. Ability to collaborate and develop partnerships.
6. Ability to apply independent judgment and decision-making skills within the university policies and procedures.
7. Ability to maintain a work environment that is marked by inclusiveness and respect for others.
8. Grant writing experience. Proven track record of obtaining grants.
9. Organization and planning skills.
10. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
11. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment and classroom environment. Occasional lightweight lifting may be required. Position includes infrequent travel, and work on evenings and weekends.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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