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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Executive Director of Experiential Learning in HUNTSVILLE, Texas

[Department: Office of the Provost [Full Time [Open until filled: Yes [Requisition: 202400027ES

**[Educational and Experience Requirement: [Bachelors degree in a related field. Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree preferred. Seven years of experience in higher education or experiential learning practices (e.g., study abroad, internships, career development, undergraduate research) is required. Experience in strategic planning, grant writing, and educational assessment is preferred.

**[Nature and Purpose of Position: [Oversees the development and implementation of experiential learning initiatives to increase student completion rates and empower students for career attainment.

**[Primary Responsibilities: [Oversees the direction of day to day operations for global engagement, study abroad, career development and advising, undergraduate research and other experiential high-impact learning practices. Provides leadership on budget planning and organizational needs. Works directly with senior campus leaders to develop, review, and oversee experiential learning programs. Monitors student success literature and best practices at peer institutions. Reviews data and makes recommendations for new programs and enhancements to existing programs for the continuous improvement of student outcomes. Works collaboratively with campus partners to direct data collection, analysis, and implementation of strategic initiatives. Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws, University policy and divisional directives. Represents the Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs on various committees and work groups (on and off-campus). Performs other related duties as assigned.

**[Other Specifications: [Must have solid organizational and analytical skills to prioritize, take initiative, follow projects through to completion, and manage multiple tasks/projects. Must have excellent leadership, written communication, and public speaking skills, a demonstrated ability for collaboration, and be detail-oriented. The ability to translate data report conclusions into usable information for decision-making and programs is preferred.

[Provides leadership and oversight of all functions of the assigned areas. Exhibits a high level of professionalism and maturity, collaboration, executive ability, and a keen understanding of protocol. Skilled in directing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and organizing operations. Demonstrates discretion, excellent reasoning, and independent judgment. Possesses asset and fiscal resources management skills. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with administration, faculty, staff, and the public. Possesses strong communication skills, both orally and written. Effectively exercises the highest level of judgment, in which critical long-term consequences on decision-making can occur. Interprets and applies complex directives, policies, regulations, statues, and procedures, and/or written guidelines.

[This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

*[Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.

[Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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