Chief Officer (Executive Director) - Terry Center for Experiential Learning

Chief Officer (Executive Director) – Terry Center for Experiential Learning

Location: Valdosta State University; Status: Regular; Employment: Full‑time; Job ID: 291195

About Us

Valdosta State University (VSU) is a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia. We are a welcoming, vibrant community committed to teaching excellence, research, and service. VSU’s mission is student‑centered and supports community engagement through integrity, civility and citizenship.

Job Summary

VSU seeks an innovative, dynamic, data-driven leader to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of the Mary Virginia Terry Center for Experiential Learning. The Director will coordinate signature experiential‑learning (EL) activities for students throughout their college careers, lead the Center’s strategic plan, and build strong community partnerships to expand real‑world learning opportunities.

Application Materials Should Include

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Transcripts
• List of at least three professional references with contact information

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Mary Virginia Terry Center, including mission, vision, and a multi‑year strategic plan.
• Establish a student‑centered, centralized hub for experiential learning opportunities across campus, coordinating with Enrollment & Student Affairs and the Center for South Georgia Regional Impact.
• Supervise, coordinate, and collaborate with faculty and staff on internships, practicums, apprenticeships, co‑ops, study abroad, and service‑learning programs.
• Develop and maintain assessment schedules to ensure quality and student success in EL courses and programs.
• Ensure equitable access to EL opportunities for all students, including traditional, non‑traditional, online, and commuter students.
• Apply for public and private grants and pursue external funding for EL initiatives.
• Lead day‑to‑day coordination and operation of the Center.
• Manage the Center’s budget and serve as budget manager.
• Chair the Terry Center Advisory Board and foster collaboration with the Center for South Georgia Regional Impact.
• Conduct assessments, compile reports on program effectiveness, and stay current on best practices in experiential education.
• Carry out any additional duties necessary to fulfill Center functions.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 10 years of teaching and experiential‑learning experience, or terminal degree with 7 years of teaching and experiential‑learning experience.
• Seven years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Strong grant‑writing track record and experience securing external funding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in developing and managing experiential‑learning programs.
• Proven program assessment and evaluation expertise.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal‑opportunity educational institution. VSU’s core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect guide our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Employment Conditions

• Successful completion of background check, reference checks, and, where applicable, credit check, MVR, and drug testing.
• Completion of all required training, including orientation, compliance, and cybersecurity training.

Closing Date

Applications are accepted no later than November 17, 2025.