Associate Director, Non-Degree Programs
- Employer
- Brown University
- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 13, 2024
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Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for education, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous benefits; it offers an opportunity to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher education and enriches our community.
Job Description:
About Brown:
Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.
About the Opportunity:
Brown University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) brings a Brown education to new audiences of learners: those focused on the development of skills and a breadth of knowledge necessary for professional success and leadership. We leverage Brown’s intellectual centers of excellence, rigorous teaching, and developmental approach to learning in a range of programs, including serving students outside of traditional degree programs. We partner with Brown departments, centers, institutes, and schools to develop degree and non-degree programs, and to support the recruitment, retention, and placement success of master’s students, including traditional, non-traditional, and professional students.
Responsibilities:
The Associate Director, Non-Degree Programs manages the development, delivery, and evaluation of the portfolio of Non-degree programs, including short courses and certificates, at the School of Professional Studies as a member of the Executive Education Team. This position is strategically important to SPS as it drives the growth of the Non-Degree portfolio by developing new programs through external and internal partners. This position reports to and works closely with the Associate Dean of Executive Education. The programs in the portfolio overseen by this position are offered in-person, blended, or online and advance Brown SPS's educational mission and revenue generation goals while meeting the needs of professional learners across various industries.
The Associate Director, Non-Degree Programs manages collegial and productive relationships with faculty, marketing, enrollment, and operations teams in the School of Professional Studies, other Brown collaborators, such as the Digital Learning and Design and Human Resources, and contracted vendors and partners. This position is responsible for program design and planning, project management, problem resolution and escalation, budgeting, and oversight for multiple programs developed organically within Brown or with external partners. Success metrics include the number of programs successfully developed that align with Brown's academic strengths and strategic priorities, participant evaluations, timely launches, faculty engagement, and financial impact of each program.
As a direct supervisor to a small team of staff members, the Associate Director conducts performance evaluations,
sets individual and team goals, and supports the professional development of staff.
Salary Grade:
11
Submission Guidelines:
Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter. This is a hybrid position located on the Providence campus. Brown University is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Background Check:
All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful completion of a background check.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu .
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here .
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-07-08
Job Posting Title:
Associate Director, Non-Degree Programs
Department:
School of Professional Studies
Grade:
Grade 11
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu .
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
Company
Founded in 1764, Brown is a nonprofit leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.
The spirit of the undergraduate Open Curriculum infuses every aspect of the University. Brown is a place where rigorous scholarship, complex problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. As a private, nonprofit institution, the University advances its mission through support from a community invested in Brown's commitment to advance knowledge and make a positive difference locally and globally.
Brown is a leading research university, where stellar faculty and student researchers deploy deep content knowledge to generate new discoveries on those issues and many more. What sets their work apart? Collectively, Brown's researchers are driven by the idea that their work will have a positive impact in the world.
Brown students and faculty are tackling the nation’s opioid crisis. Planning the next Mars landing site. Uncovering the locations of ancient civilizations. Advising world leaders on new political models. Exploring new frontiers in multimedia arts. In each of their intellectual endeavors, our scholars and researchers are uncommonly driven by the belief that their work must — and will — have an impact in their communities, in society and the world.
We are a learning community grounded in a commitment of respect for the diversity of viewpoints that is fundamentally essential to intellectual discovery. We encourage the right of all individuals to express ideas and perspectives — and we embrace the value of vigorous debate in pursuit of knowledge.
Providence, Rhode Island — Brown's home for more than two and a half centuries — is a vibrant place to live, work and study, a stimulating hub for innovation, and a city rich in cultural diversity.
- Website
- https://www.brown.edu/
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