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Program Director

University of Dayton Research Institute
Dayton, OH Intern
POSTED ON 1/29/2025 CLOSED ON 2/7/2025

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Position Summary

The University of Dayton Sinclair Academy (UDSA) is a 2 2

transfer program that equates to a 4-year college experience with

nationally recognized Sinclair Community College located 1 mile

from UD’s campus. UDSA students are enrolled at both schools

and included in both campus communities from day one, ensuring

success in many ways. UDSA features clear degree pathways so

students know exactly which classes to take; meetings with

academic advisors on both campuses; transparent four-year

financial information and guarantees upfront; and student success

professionals at UD.

UDSA’s triple guarantee program aims to attract and retain

talented Pell-grant eligible students interested in STEM fields, and

features 1) guaranteed admission, 2) a guaranteed pathway for

enrolling in both an associate’s and bachelor’s program at a

guaranteed price, and 3) guaranteed engagement with employer

partners. Driven by the American Talent Initiative’s IDEAS

(Innovation Driven by Evidence and Advanced Strategies) Fund,

the triple guarantee program seeks to address the regional

workforce gap in STEM and other fields and to align with the

efforts of employers, high schools, government, and higher

education stakeholders to strengthen the regional economy.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Program Director to build

and foster relationships between UD, Sinclair College, regional

employers, and workforce development leaders. The successful

candidate will leverage their extensive experience in higher

education and/or corporate relationships to launch the program,

establishing opportunities for students related to admission and

experiential learning. The Program Director will have wide

discretion to develop external and internal partnerships and will

work especially close with key staff across academic affairs,

including staff in Career Services, academic-unit-level leaders

charged with advancing experiential learning opportunities at both

UD and Sinclair, and key staff involved in work-based learning and

other related initiatives at both UD and Sinclair.

UD is actively advancing its capacity for delivering high-impact

experiential learning, including investments in academic-unit-

based structures to support and grow students in work-based

learning opportunities. The Director will become part of this

network of staff, working closely with roles like the Director of

Engineering Co-ops & Internships and colleagues in career

services at both institutions to grow relationships with employers.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Recruitment and Admission

for Transfer and Strategic Partnership Programs, with a dotted line

reporting to the Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment

Management and Dean of Admission, the Director will collaborate

with other UD Directors of Recruitment and Admission and Student

Success, along with key constituents at both UD and Sinclair,

including Sinclair’s Director of Work-based Learning, to ensure

students transition well into the UDSA triple guarantee program

and are successful once enrolled. This position requires visionary

leadership, creativity, and strategic thinking and will play a key

leadership role in influencing enrollment and student success

innovations at the University of Dayton.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Education,

Business, etc.) plus six years of experience OR a

Master’s degree plus five years of experience.

  • Previous experience in education, workforce

development, or related fields.

  • Success in building partnerships and

implementing programs.

  • Experience working in a collaborative, multi-

stakeholder environment.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and

written.

  • Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through on

projects and initiatives.

  • Willingness to engage with the community, host

events, and meet with stakeholders.

  • A desire to develop an appreciation and

understanding of the University of Dayton's Catholic

and Marianist traditions.

  • Valid driver's license with a low-risk driving record and able to

be insured by the University.

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

  • Master’s degree in Education, Business, or related

field.

  • Well-connected in the academic environment with a

strong network of contacts.

  • Innovative and strategic thinker with the ability to see

ideas through to fruition.

  • Strong relationship builder with a knack for

networking.

  • Demonstrated successful experience and knowledge

working with student information systems such as

Banner, CRM systems, and/or related reporting

software.

  • Utilizing both traditional and non-traditional means of

programming to grow the workforce.

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data to influence

decisions that drive specific goal achievement.

  • Self-starter with excellent project management

abilities.

  • Demonstrated successful experience working in

recruitment and admission or enrollment

management.

  • Demonstrated successful experience working with

student success efforts, including promoting

successful student retention and graduation

strategies.

  • The ability to inspire and direct others in their work.
  • Experience working with socially and culturally diverse communities.

Special Instructions To Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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