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Sarah Lawrence College
Assistant Director, Lifelong Learning
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Hybrid - Bronxville, New York
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Administrator
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September 16th, 2026
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Sarah Lawrence College is hiring a Assistant Director, Lifelong Learning to help run the Office of Lifelong Learning's non-degree programming for ages 2 to 102+. This inaugural, hybrid role covers everything from children's creative movement classes and precollege programs to a Signature Learning Community for adults 55+ and corporate professional development.
Highlights
- Oversees planning and execution of programs spanning creative movement classes for children (3-10), precollege programs, Sarah Lawrence Extension personal enrichment classes, a Signature Learning Community for adults 55+, midlife transition programs, and retirement-community partnerships.
- Collaborates with the Executive Director of Lifelong Learning to plan and execute courses and events aligned with institutional goals.
- Manages customer service operations, including student registration, inquiries, and refunds.
- Helps source new instructors and provides administrative support, including onboarding, class logistics, and payroll management.
- Develops and maintains content on the programs' websites and the Thinkific course registration system.
- Facilitates event planning, including speaker arrangements, facilities management, and catering.
- Monitors program performance and supports assessment of financial outcomes and growth opportunities.
- Runs on a hybrid schedule with occasional evening and weekend hours to support programs and events.
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Job Title | Assistant Director, Lifelong Learning
Job Description | The Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning at Sarah Lawrence College is an inaugural role that will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing the operations of the Office of Lifelong Learning. This includes a wide range of current and future non-degree programming for people from the ages of 2 to 102+. Programs include creative movement classes for children (3-10), precollege programs, personal enrichment classes through Sarah Lawrence Extension, a Signature Learning Community for adults 55+, midlife transition programs, educational partnerships with retirement communities, and corporate and professional development programming.
This position oversees a range of programmatic and administrative responsibilities, including planning and executing these and other yet-to-be-developed programs, supporting course and event logistics, managing prospective and current student relations, assisting with finding and administering instructors, helping manage communications and marketing, and fostering connections with community partners.
The Assistant Director works closely with the Executive Director of Lifelong Learning and collaborates with directors and assistant directors in the Office of Lifelong Learning to advance the College’s mission and ensure high-quality experiences for participants.
This hybrid job is located in Bronxville, NY with occasional evening and weekend hours to support programs and events.
Essential Duties Summary | Essential Functions Collaborate with the Executive Director to plan and execute lifelong learning courses and events, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. Manage customer service operations, including student registration, inquiries, and refunds. Help source new instructors and provide administrative support to instructors, including onboarding, class logistics, and payroll management. Develop and maintain content on the programs’ websites and the course registration system (Thinkific). Facilitate event planning, including speaker arrangements, facilities management, and catering. Monitor program performance, and support the Executive Director in assessing financial outcomes, and identifying growth opportunities. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders. Manage general office operations, including supply procurement and technology and logistical support for online and in-person classes, ensuring efficient operations in marketing, programming, and events.
Additional Responsibilities Liaise with the Assistant Director, Lifelong Learning Marketing for any marketing needs, including market research, the development of promotional materials and updating the website. Supervise and delegate tasks to student assistants, as needed. Represent the College at promotional events Liaise between the short-term summer program manager and various College staff and faculty for precollege programs Help with new program development Occasional travel for related conferences, festivals or other events Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications | Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in program administration, event management, or a similar role. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education or community-based learning environments. Proficiency with content management systems, social media platforms, and event-planning software. An active driver’s license and your own vehicle, to travel to local community events
EEO Statement | Sarah Lawrence is an equal opportunity employer. Please see our Nondiscrimination Policy. For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our website at: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/.
Salary | $70K - $80K
Position Type | Full Time
Job Description | The Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning at Sarah Lawrence College is an inaugural role that will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing the operations of the Office of Lifelong Learning. This includes a wide range of current and future non-degree programming for people from the ages of 2 to 102+. Programs include creative movement classes for children (3-10), precollege programs, personal enrichment classes through Sarah Lawrence Extension, a Signature Learning Community for adults 55+, midlife transition programs, educational partnerships with retirement communities, and corporate and professional development programming.
This position oversees a range of programmatic and administrative responsibilities, including planning and executing these and other yet-to-be-developed programs, supporting course and event logistics, managing prospective and current student relations, assisting with finding and administering instructors, helping manage communications and marketing, and fostering connections with community partners.
The Assistant Director works closely with the Executive Director of Lifelong Learning and collaborates with directors and assistant directors in the Office of Lifelong Learning to advance the College’s mission and ensure high-quality experiences for participants.
This hybrid job is located in Bronxville, NY with occasional evening and weekend hours to support programs and events.
Essential Duties Summary | Essential Functions Collaborate with the Executive Director to plan and execute lifelong learning courses and events, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. Manage customer service operations, including student registration, inquiries, and refunds. Help source new instructors and provide administrative support to instructors, including onboarding, class logistics, and payroll management. Develop and maintain content on the programs’ websites and the course registration system (Thinkific). Facilitate event planning, including speaker arrangements, facilities management, and catering. Monitor program performance, and support the Executive Director in assessing financial outcomes, and identifying growth opportunities. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders. Manage general office operations, including supply procurement and technology and logistical support for online and in-person classes, ensuring efficient operations in marketing, programming, and events.
Additional Responsibilities Liaise with the Assistant Director, Lifelong Learning Marketing for any marketing needs, including market research, the development of promotional materials and updating the website. Supervise and delegate tasks to student assistants, as needed. Represent the College at promotional events Liaise between the short-term summer program manager and various College staff and faculty for precollege programs Help with new program development Occasional travel for related conferences, festivals or other events Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications | Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in program administration, event management, or a similar role. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education or community-based learning environments. Proficiency with content management systems, social media platforms, and event-planning software. An active driver’s license and your own vehicle, to travel to local community events
EEO Statement | Sarah Lawrence is an equal opportunity employer. Please see our Nondiscrimination Policy. For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our website at: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/.
Salary | $70K - $80K
Position Type | Full Time
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | S00466P
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Close Date |
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Close Date |
Open Until Filled | No
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- How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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- What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
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- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
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