Director or Senior Director of Learner Experience - Gies College of Business

Director Or Senior Director Of Learner Experience - Gies College Of Business Gies Undergraduate Programs

The Director of Learner Experience guides the design and continuous improvement of the co-curricular undergraduate experience at Gies College of Business. Within Undergraduate Programs, the Director leads the Purpose-Driven Leaders (PDL) experience, honors programming, leadership development, community building, and signature student experiences that promote belonging, purpose, and student success. The Director coordinates with academic and student support partners to advance college priorities, supervises staff responsible for Student Engagement and Gies Honors, and ensures students have opportunities to develop leadership and professional readiness throughout their time at Gies.

The Senior Director of Learner Experience provides strategic and operational leadership for the co-curricular undergraduate experience at Gies College of Business. Within Undergraduate Programs, the Senior Director oversees the PDL experience, honors programming, leadership development, community building, and signature initiatives that foster belonging, purpose, and student success. The Senior Director aligns academic, professional, and co-curricular experiences through cross-functional collaboration, supervises leaders responsible for Student Engagement and Gies Honors, and advances college priorities to ensure students develop purpose, belonging, leadership, and professional readiness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Director of Learner Experience: Bachelor's degree. Five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student affairs, learner experience, student success, or a related field. Experience leading programs or initiatives and supervising professional staff.
• Senior Director of Learner Experience: Bachelor's degree. Eight years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student affairs, learner experience, student success, or a related field. Experience leading programs or initiatives and supervising professional staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Director of Learner Experience: Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, educational leadership, business administration, or a related field. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and building collaborative partnerships. Experience with student engagement, honors programs, leadership development, or experiential learning. Experience using assessment or student data to improve programs and services.
• Senior Director of Learner Experience: Master's degree. Comparable combinations of education and significant, relevant experience will be considered. Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, educational leadership, business administration, or a related field. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and building collaborative partnerships. Experience with student engagement, honors programs, leadership development, or experiential learning. Experience using assessment or student data to improve programs and services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships across a complex organization. Ability to think strategically while managing multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop staff. Commitment to creating an engaging and inclusive learner experience. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Appointment Information:

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. The budgeted salary range is for the Director of Learner Experience is $94,000 to $118,000 and for the Senior Director of Learner Experience is $118,000 to $128,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information:

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.