Director of Program Development & Execution at Barnard College – New York City, New York

Title: Director of Program Development & Execution

Location: New York City, NY

Full/Part Time: Full time | Full time
Req ID: JR5246

Description:

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.

Job:

Director of Program Development & ExecutionReporting to the Executive Director of Lifelong Learning Initiatives, the Director of Program Development and Execution plans and executes a range of revenue-generating programs targeted to pre-college students, undergraduates, contract partners, and lifelong learners. The role focuses on the creation and management of business processes and operational effectiveness. The Director collaborates with cross-campus academic, administrative, and operational departments to develop scalable systems, improve workflow efficiencies, and align programmatic offerings with the College’s mission, strategic goals, and learner needs. This role will supervise the Associate Director of Summer at Barnard and the Manager of Conferences and Group Rentals.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operations and Administration

• Oversee day-to-day operations across the Lifelong Learning Initiatives unit (including, but not limited to BarnardNext, Pre-College Programs, Summer Conferences and Group Rentals and Summer Session programming).

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for program delivery and quality assurance.

• Oversee scheduling, staffing, registration, and technology integration.

• Manage vendor contracts, instructional resources, and facilities used for lifelong learning instruction.

• Monitor compliance with College policies, grant requirements, and legal regulations.

Budgeting and Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage the unit’s annual budget; create annual and multi-year revenue goals and projections in collaboration with the Executive Director; ensure long-term financial sustainability.

• Monitor program performance metrics (e.g., enrollment, revenue, and costs) and adjust strategies to meet financial goals.

• In collaboration with the Development and Alumnae Relations Team, develop and manage external funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.

Strategic Partnerships and Outreach

• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders; coordinate with cross-divisional and cross-campus partners engaged in active conversations with these stakeholders.

• Represent Lifelong Learning Initiatives Team and the Community Engagement & Lifelong Success Division at internal and external meetings, conferences, and events.

• Supervise marketing and outreach efforts in collaboration with the college’s Communications Team and external marketing agencies as needed.

Staff Supervision and Leadership

• Hire, train, and supervise a team of program managers, administrative staff, and support personnel.

• Provide professional development and performance evaluations to ensure staff effectiveness and engagement.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment

And other duties as assigned across all areas of responsibility

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of and support for the values and mission of a liberal arts education dedicated to women and the ability to articulate them effectively.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Effective planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to forecast and manage a budget as well as other resource requirements as needed.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a goal-driven and fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with web applications and social media platforms; data driven mindset.

• Personable, thoughtful individual with excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills

• Proven ability to lead and direct work flow of staff.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with partners, including Financial Aid, Student Services, faculty, guidance counselors, and community-based organizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 4-6 years in an academic institution including 1 to 3 years managing staff

• Experience planning complex operations in a higher education institution or corporate setting

• Advanced proficiency in CRM platforms and cloud-based databases

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree

• Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM a plus

• Experience managing budgets in a Workday environment a plus

This job is currently a hybrid position, but may require a presence in the office up to five times a week depending on operational needs.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $110,000 annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Full time

About Us: Barnard is an intellectually stimulating, diverse college community of approximately 800 full- and part-time faculty and staff dedicated to providing an extraordinary educational environment for our 2,600 students.
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