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Posted: 13-Jun-26
Location: Syracuse, New York
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Career Education/Services
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 7233157
Assistant Director, Applied Learning
Job #: 042849
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $62,400 - $85,000
Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
The Assistant Director of Applied Learning advances Whitmans strategic commitment to experiential and applied learning by building partnerships that create authentic opportunities for students both inside and outside the classroom. This position serves as the primary architect of applied learning experiences in and out of the classroom, with an emphasis on consulting projects, microinternships, job shadowing, and the Whitman Challenge Residency Program. The Assistant Director cultivates relationships with companies to source relevant and meaningful projects for courses across all programs and supports existing and emerging signature programs within the Whitman Experiential Center. Doing this effectively requires coordination with other leaders at Whitman and Syracuse University.
This role requires exceptional relationship-building skills, the capacity to navigate complex organizational dynamics, a strong drive and ability to think entrepreneurially, and talent for translating business needs into meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for career success.
This role requires exceptional relationship-building skills, the capacity to navigate complex organizational dynamics, a strong drive and ability to think entrepreneurially, and talent for translating business needs into meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for career success.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree with five (5+) plus years of progressive professional experience in corporate partnerships, business development, consulting, experiential education, or related field.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Self-directed with ability to set priorities, manage workload independently, and take ownership of program execution
- Proven ability to collaborate across organizational units while maintaining a driven, entrepreneurial approach to building new programs
- Understanding of business fundamentals across multiple disciplines sufficient to scope project opportunities for students at varying experience levels and engage with industry partners
- Understanding of pedagogical principles for experiential and applied learning is highly desirable
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with corporate stakeholders and external partners
- Project management experience with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Experience developing and launching new programs with demonstrated ability to innovate and iterate
- Strong analytical skills including ability to collect and analyze data, assess program outcomes, and prepare stakeholder reports
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data tracking and reporting
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies including executives, faculty, students, and administrators
Responsibilities:
- Partnership Development: Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with external organizations for curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities, with emphasis on the types of employers Whitman graduates pursue, including Fortune 500, global professional firms, and other highly respected firms across industries. This includes developing a tiered engagement model that offers multiple entry points, conducting strategic outreach to potential partners, scoping/sourcing projects for classroom integration and the Whitman Challenge Residency Program, building a sustainable pipeline of diverse opportunities across industries and functional areas, and maintaining detailed records in Whitmans CRM system. It will be essential to understand and match the needs of the companies with the abilities of the students, and therefore business acumen in capturing the right level and skillset of the students is key to successfully delivering on corporate projects.
- Program Development: Design, launch, and manage co-curricular programs that immerse students in real-world business challenges through structured partnerships with external organizations. This includes building and executing a microinternship and job shadowing program, managing a student consulting initiative, and supporting existing and emerging signature programs within the Whitman Experiential Center. Responsibilities include program design, student recruitment and selection, client relationship management, project oversight, and administrative coordination.
- Project Integration: Collaborate with the director of the Experiential Center, program leaders and faculty across all Whitman programs (undergraduate, MBA, masters) to identify opportunities for integrating industry-sponsored projects into existing courses and co-develop new applied learning components. This includes conducting outreach to understand pedagogical goals and course structures, identifying skills and abilities to be developed, providing resources and guidance on project design and implementation, co-designing project briefs that balance educational objectives with business value, and coordinating timelines with academic calendars. The Assistant Director serves as a bridge between programmatic requirements and business needs, helping faculty translate business problems into structured learning experiences with clear outcomes. Proactively coordinate with other Whitman leader to ensure seamless partner experiences, avoid duplicate outreach, and share information with relevant colleagues.
- Assessment, Communication, and Continuous Improvement: Track and assess the effectiveness of applied learning initiatives through systematic data collection, surveys, and analysis of participation trends. Prepare reports for internal stakeholders demonstrating program impact and use assessment findings to continuously refine program design. Collaborate with Whitmans marketing and communications team to showcase success stories and contribute to accreditation reporting.
- Other duties as assigned.
About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113358
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
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About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a place where talent, desire, and opportunity thrive. In 12 different schools and colleges that span the liberal arts and professional disciplines, students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, create, and break boundaries.
The University is also a vital part of the community, providing services as well as being a leader in employee benefits, work-life and organizational development, training, student employment, staff relations, and workforce diversity.
Syracuse itself is located at the crossroads of New York State, and offers a lush landscape of seasons. From fun-filled summers in the Finger Lakes to snowy winters that thrill outdoor sports enthusiasts, the area truly has something for everyone.
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