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Brandeis University Director, BOLLI in Waltham, Massachusetts
Are you a dynamic and visionary leader looking to oversee the sustainability, growth, and daily operations of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Brandeis (BOLLI)? Look no further than our Director of BOLLI position! As the Director of BOLLI, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, visionary program/project strategy designed to continually grow and improve programs and build internal/external engagement. You will provide direction and thought leadership to develop strategic goals and objectives, define associated metrics to measure results, and create and obtain resources to ensure success. You will also be responsible for providing continuity and guidance for the BOLLI membership, including the BOLLI volunteer committee, membership and member liaisons, board of advisors, curriculum, study group support committee, and distinguished speakers group. In addition to these responsibilities, you will build collaborative, collegial relationships with committee chairs and support their efforts to shape the group and establish appropriate succession plans for themselves and the group?s members. You will provide guidance and support to staff in creating program/project components and member support services, address membership matters and other issues escalated by staff or members, and create department strategy for structure, process, and staff support of members. You will have a proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategic plans, building collaborative relationships, and leading teams to achieve ambitious goals. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as experience working with diverse groups of people. A passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are also essential. If you are excited about the opportunity to lead a dynamic and growing program that is dedicated to enriching the lives of curious older adults we encourage you to apply for the Director of BOLLI position. Application Requirements: Resume/CV Cover Letter Statement of Interest (see instructions below) The Statement of Interest should include answers to the following questions in no more than 500 words: What is your vision for the future of BOLLI? How do you plan to achieve this vision? How do your core values align with the mission of BOLLI? How do you plan to foster a culture of lifelong learning and community engagement at BOLLI? The deadline for applications is March 31, 2024. Detailed job description available here.