What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Experiential Learning and Strategic Partnerships position at The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music?
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4172 Advertised Title Associate Director, Experiential Learning and Strategic Partnerships Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 023822 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Career Services Minimum Position Qualifications
Master’s degree in business administration, higher education administration, communication, public relations, leadership or a related field and six or more years of progressive experience in higher education career services or experiential learning, employer relations, workforce development, corporate/organization recruiting or relevant field.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Special Conditions
This position is grant funded and contingent upon funding availability.
Department Is Especially Interested In Candidates That Are
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule
Posting Date 04/11/2025 Closing Date 05/02/2025 Open Until Screening Begins Hiring Range $60,000 - $75,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The Associate Director, Experiential Learning and Strategic Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive ecosystem of resources and experiences that empower University of Memphis students to achieve lifelong career success. This position will focus on cultivating strategic partnerships, advancing experiential learning opportunities, and providing innovative, student-centered opportunities that prepare students to excel in a competitive, rapidly evolving workforce.
This position is grant funded and contingent upon funding availability.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Experiential Learning Student Experience
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, employer/community partners, and alumni to create integrated pathways for student success; Identify and coordinate the necessary resources, services, and partnerships to deliver a robust system of work-based learning opportunities for university students in partnership with employer/community partners.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Program Design And Implementation
Develop and oversee innovative, hands-on learning programs, including internships, cooperative education, and industry-sponsored projects; Align experiential learning initiatives with academic curricula and workforce needs to enhance career readiness; Incorporate emerging trends into program offerings.
Duties & Responsibilities
Student Engagement
Partner with the career readiness team to engage students in work-based learning opportunities, including providing industry specific information for resumes, interviewing, and professional development to prepare them for competitive job markets; Promote work-based learning programs through outreach and engagement, increasing student participation and program visibility throughout the university community.
Duties & Responsibilities
Industry Partnership Development And Employer Relations
Establish and maintain relationships with local, national, and global employers to expand internship, cooperative education, and full-time opportunities; Engage with alumni and industry leaders to create mutually beneficial work-based learning experiences and strategic initiatives; Represent the university in employer engagement activities and workforce development initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Data-Driven Program Evaluation And Continuous Improvement
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and student outcomes; Use insights from data to enhance program offerings, identify gaps, and adapt to evolving industry and student needs; Provide reports and recommendations to department and university leadership and other internal/external stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4172 Advertised Title Associate Director, Experiential Learning and Strategic Partnerships Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 023822 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Career Services Minimum Position Qualifications
Master’s degree in business administration, higher education administration, communication, public relations, leadership or a related field and six or more years of progressive experience in higher education career services or experiential learning, employer relations, workforce development, corporate/organization recruiting or relevant field.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Special Conditions
This position is grant funded and contingent upon funding availability.
Department Is Especially Interested In Candidates That Are
- Innovative, creative strategic thinker capable of developing opportunities aligning academics and professional experiences.
- Student focused, data driven, goal and achievement oriented.
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule
Posting Date 04/11/2025 Closing Date 05/02/2025 Open Until Screening Begins Hiring Range $60,000 - $75,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Highly skilled in program assessment, data collection, analysis and report writing.
- Demonstrated technical expertise (implementation and utilization) and proficient with social media.
- Superb interpersonal skills with ability to establish collaborative working relationships across disciplines and divisions.
- Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated professional with the ability to make high-level decisions and solve problems with creativity and diplomacy.
- Proven ability to make sound judgement while working with various personalities, relationships, and circumstances.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and resources simultaneously.
- High ethical standards and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
- Experience in team and consensus building; Strong commitment to student success.
The Associate Director, Experiential Learning and Strategic Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive ecosystem of resources and experiences that empower University of Memphis students to achieve lifelong career success. This position will focus on cultivating strategic partnerships, advancing experiential learning opportunities, and providing innovative, student-centered opportunities that prepare students to excel in a competitive, rapidly evolving workforce.
This position is grant funded and contingent upon funding availability.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Experiential Learning Student Experience
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, employer/community partners, and alumni to create integrated pathways for student success; Identify and coordinate the necessary resources, services, and partnerships to deliver a robust system of work-based learning opportunities for university students in partnership with employer/community partners.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Program Design And Implementation
Develop and oversee innovative, hands-on learning programs, including internships, cooperative education, and industry-sponsored projects; Align experiential learning initiatives with academic curricula and workforce needs to enhance career readiness; Incorporate emerging trends into program offerings.
Duties & Responsibilities
Student Engagement
Partner with the career readiness team to engage students in work-based learning opportunities, including providing industry specific information for resumes, interviewing, and professional development to prepare them for competitive job markets; Promote work-based learning programs through outreach and engagement, increasing student participation and program visibility throughout the university community.
Duties & Responsibilities
Industry Partnership Development And Employer Relations
Establish and maintain relationships with local, national, and global employers to expand internship, cooperative education, and full-time opportunities; Engage with alumni and industry leaders to create mutually beneficial work-based learning experiences and strategic initiatives; Represent the university in employer engagement activities and workforce development initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Data-Driven Program Evaluation And Continuous Improvement
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and student outcomes; Use insights from data to enhance program offerings, identify gaps, and adapt to evolving industry and student needs; Provide reports and recommendations to department and university leadership and other internal/external stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References List
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
