PAY GRADE: 31E

DEADLINE: January 19, 2018

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

Osher Lifelong Learning at the Wilmington campus is a membership organization which, in cooperation with the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies, provides opportunities for cultural and intellectual development for individuals age 50 and older.

Under the limited direction of the Associate Vice Provost, the Manager oversees the academic and administrative operations of the Osher Lifelong Learning Center, including oversight of the Institute's Curriculum Committee, which ensures the development, implementation, and administration of this dynamic non-credit program that serves nearly 2,800 members annually, with more than 260 enthusiastic, creative, and energetic volunteer instructors teaching approximately 275 courses each fall and spring semester and over 50 courses during summer session.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the general administration, policy and program development, implementation of University and Division policies and procedures, and ongoing interaction with the Osher standing committees.
• Plans, prepares, and manages budgetary and fiscal issues for a financially self-supporting program with a $1.4 million operating budget and endowment funds with a book value of $4.0M.
• Facilitates extensive work with advisory committees and volunteer-driven Council.
• Works with Osher curriculum, activities, and other committees and the Council to lead with shared authority to offer programs and activities consistent with Osher's mission and the goals of the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies.
• Works with Osher volunteers and staff and other University offices and departments to facilitate the operation and activities of Arsht Hall. Responds to the needs and objectives of Osher membership, assists in developing and strengthening the volunteer structure.
• Provides day-to-day supervision for a staff consisting of two program coordinators, five administrative assistants, a classroom tech support III, and six miscellaneous wage support staff.
• Coordinates with the Division's marketing and communications office all publications including the fall, spring and summer catalogs, newsletters, brochures, and other means of communication.
• Identifies and assesses instructional and administrative applications of computers and instructional technology.
• Participates in professional development opportunities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree and four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in adult education, educational gerontology, or related area preferred.
• Experience working with older adult learners.
• Experience working with advisory councils.
• Experience with budget design.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in situations calling for tact, discretion, and consensus building.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve and work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
• Proficient computing skills. Experience with Microsoft Office (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and database software.
• Experience with management of volunteers in an educational or nonprofit setting preferred.

Qualified candidates should electronically submit a cover letter addressing the position's requirements, a curriculum vita, and three references as one PDF document at the University of Delaware employment website (search ID 105145).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html

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