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The Director of Programming provides leadership and oversight for OLLI at DU's full program portfolio, ensuring high-quality educational experiences and strong member engagement across classes, events, trips, and special programs. Reporting to the Executive Director and supervising the Program Coordinator, this position is critical to OLLI's sustainability and growth, combining strategic program planning with hands-on facilitator recruitment, development, and retention.
Job Responsibility
Provide leadership and oversight for OLLI at DU's full program portfolio
Oversee curriculum quality while building relationships with facilitators, educators, subject matter experts, and community partners
Support member engagement initiatives that foster a vibrant learning community
Lead site and core curriculum committees
Review program data to inform strategic decisions and curriculum development
Redesign, launch, and manage a streamlined course proposal process
Lead organization-wide special events and major program initiatives
Provide leadership for the Membership Committee
Identify potential sites and speakers, support program planning, and contribute to the evaluation of programs at senior communities
Identify, develop, and schedule academic content and facilitators to align with and enhance the travel program
Research and explore potential new initiatives for OLLI
Develop and implement a comprehensive facilitator recruitment strategy
Screen all facilitator candidates, guide them through course proposal development, and provide individualized support
Develop and deliver pre-term training workshops and coordinate facilitator training
Lead facilitator engagement initiatives
Review facilitator evaluations and surveys and provide feedback
Supervise the Program Coordinator
Collaborate effectively with the Executive Director, Operations Manager, and other staff
Prepare reports and presentations on program performance
Manage payment and honoraria for paid speakers
Provide input on and manage the annual budget
Contribute to strategic planning
Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture
Work collaboratively across the organization to advance shared goals
Develop and implement program policies and procedures
Stay current on trends in lifelong learning and adult education
Actively engage with the OLLI National Resource Center and peer institutes
Serve as on-site coordinator approximately two days per week during terms
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
advanced degree preferred
Minimum 7 years of experience in program management, curriculum development, adult education, or nonprofit leadership
Demonstrated experience recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, facilitators, or instructors
Experience managing multiple programs with proven ability to ensure quality and consistency
Proven exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively across diverse audiences and stakeholder groups
Nice to have
Master's degree in education, nonprofit management, or related field
Experience in lifelong learning, adult education, or senior programs
Demonstrated success building community partnerships with cultural institutions, businesses, or educational organizations