Summary of Position: At the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, and Leadership (DSBTL), where “Unlearning Business as Usual” is our driving force, the Executive Director of Lifelong Learning & Strategy plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing the school’s learner engagement, professional education, and public-facing innovation initiatives. This person serves as the architect of DeVoe’s experiential learning ecosystem, responsible for energizing the school’s learning pathways, designing transformative learner journeys, and spearheading immersive engagement across B2B and B2C channels. This role bridges strategic innovation and relational engagement, directly supporting the school’s Transformation B initiatives, driving lifelong learning strategies, and championing a modular, learner-first approach across all delivery formats. Duties and Responsibilities Brand Strategy & Public Engagement Lead execution of DeVoe’s external brand identity and reputation strategy Design and manage multimedia content pipelines (podcasts, video interviews, events, blog series) Forge strategic partnerships with influencers, organizations, and media platforms Serve as a public voice of DeVoe through speaking engagements, conferences, and publications

Learner Experience Architecture Design immersive IRL and virtual learner engagement initiatives Lead the design of branded experiences across the learner journey: attraction, onboarding, re-engagement, and alumni connection Oversee initiatives such as dropout certificate pipelines, lunch & learns, and pop-up learning installations Collaborate with program directors to ensure the learner experience aligns with curricular innovation

Lifelong Learning Strategy Drive professional learning initiatives including alumni subscriptions, corporate learning models, and CE offerings Support the Insurance Vertical pilot through brand communication and learner engagement

Strategic Collaboration and Internal Innovation Collaborate cross-functionally with the Dean and Assistant Dean to shape and execute Transformation B initiatives including 90 Credit Degrees Provide data-informed insights and innovation recommendations using learner analytics and engagement metrics Lead internal contractors (creative, video, design) for branded learning experiences Qualifications:  According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. Education Doctorate (DBA, EdD, PhD) in Business, Leadership, Communications, Learning Experience Design, or related field Experience Deep experience in brand strategy, storytelling, experience design, and executive communication

Proven record of public speaking, strategic facilitation, and media presence

Strong understanding of adult learning, modular curriculum design, and digital engagement trends

Values-aligned with Indiana Wesleyan University’s Christian mission and the DeVoe UBU philosophy Required Skills Strategic thinker

Change management

Capacity builder

Relational in transformational efforts

Detailed Oriented IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.