Director of CLAS Center for Experiential Learning
Grand Valley State University

POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is the key administrator who sets strategic direction, oversees all operational, financial, and administrative responsibilities for programs of the CLAS Center for Experiential Learning, the GVSU Regional Math and Science Center, and other PK-12 and community engagement efforts. In collaboration with the dean of the college, this position will participate
in the strategic decision-making and will serve as an expert in experiential learning and PK-12 and community engagement.

PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Act as key administrator and educator responsible for strategic direction and all instructional, supervisory, financial, and operational aspects of experiential learning and PK-12 and community engagement.
2. Recruit, hire, and manage staff to assure effective operation and maintenance of programs.
3. Prepare annual budget, monitor revenue/expenditures and equipment procurement throughout the year, and manage funding sources, ensuring contracts are maintained and revenue sources maximized.
4. Meet with the dean and strategic partners, set and communicate strategic direction, share information, and gather input and feedback.
5. Provide leadership and supervision to staff, student employees, interns, graduate assistants, and volunteers.
6. Oversee administrative responsibility for the fundraising, development, coordination, implementation and assessment of annual programming.
7. Work closely with internal and external constituencies to identify and apply for external grant funding to support experiential learning and community engagement.
8. Create assessment materials and report as needed on experiential learning and PK-12 and community engagement programs, efforts, and initiatives of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
9. Collaborate and form partnerships with internal and external constituencies to serve the needs of students and the West Michigan community.
10. Oversee communications for the CLAS Center for Experiential Learning, the Regional Math and Science Center and other CLAS-based PK-12 and community engagement initiatives in collaboration with the CLAS Director of Communications (including social media, website, radio, E-Newsletter, etc.).
11. Oversee the design and implementation of short and long-term strategic planning in collaboration with the CLAS dean.
12. Promote, publish, and present innovative research and outcomes at local, national or international levels.
13. Serve as representative of the CLAS Center for Experiential Learning and the Regional Math and Science Center on committees and working groups both on campus and in the wider community.
14. Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.