Director of Experiential Learning

6 hours ago

Doha, Qatar Carnegie Mellon University Full time

Director of Experiential Learning

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Opening in 2004, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is part of a reciprocal effort with the Qatar Foundation to bring excellent American educational undergraduate programs to the Middle East. The foundation of CMU Qatar’s success is the extraordinary faculty and staff who work here. By bringing together a diverse group of people, we have benefited from the differing skill sets, experiences, and perspectives that each person brings.

We are seeking applicants for the position of the Director of Experiential Learning in our Qatar Campus. This position reports to the Senior Associate Dean, Education.

This individual will provide oversight for the design, implementation, growth, and assessment of a suite of experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students. The Director of Experiential Learning will work closely with the Senior Associate Dean, Education to develop and execute a comprehensive vision and strategy for experiential learning that aligns with the university’s mission and curricular requirements.

Core Responsibilities include;
1. Build relationships with companies, organizations, and research sites in the community in order to increase engagement opportunities for our undergraduate students

2. Identify and facilitate potential projects with external partners for university courses requiring experiential learning

3. Collaborate with faculty and staff in the creation of new course-embedded, experiential learning offerings

4. Liaise with university-level experiential learning programs; support participation by Qatar students

5. Collaborate with campus partners, including Career Development, the Associate Dean for Government and Corporate Affairs, and Undergraduate Research Committee as appropriate

6. Partner with students in the creation and selection of meaningful opportunities that align with their goals and interests

7. Mentor and support students engaged in course-embedded experiential learning opportunities

8. Host events and design workshops for students to explore and reflect on the connections they have made or would like to make between their curricular and co-curricular experiences

9. Foster engagement and interest in experiential learning among faculty, staff and students

10. Benchmark best experiential learning practices and programming

11. Identify metrics that can be used to assess the student experience with experiential learning

12. Manage external and internal relationships to facilitate or expand opportunities for interdisciplinary programs; external collaborations/partnerships and education outreach. Review current and emerging academic trends and make recommendations on enhancements to curriculum.

13. Work with the Senior Associate Dean, Education to develop and execute a comprehensive vision and strategy for experiential learning that aligns with the campus’s mission and curricular requirements.

You must demonstrate:
1. Adaptability and openness to change as the department and organization evolves

2. Ability to work well with others and/or as part of a team

3. Ability to work with sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and use discretion

4. Ability to pay close attention to detail; keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records

5. Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and with frequent interruptions

6. Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

**Qualifications**:
1. Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree in higher education, business, technical field, or related field is preferred.

2. Minimum of five years of regional experience working in corporate relations, project management, community partnerships, student leadership development, experiential learning, career advising, or academic development, with increasing levels of responsibility.

3. Knowledge of scientific and technical fields covered in the CMUQ curriculum will be important.

**CMU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements**:As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements, including use of facial coverings, daily self-assessment and weekly Tartan Testing.

**Location**

Doha, Qatar
**Job Function**

Academic Program Administration
**Position Type**

Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
**Full Time/Part time**

Full time
**Pay Basis**

**More Information**:

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