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About the Role

The Director of OLLI provides leadership and direction for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at SF State, focusing on growth, development, and implementation as an innovative model for instruction and community engagement for individuals over 50. OLLI offers programs and activities for social and cultural enrichment in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for planning, scheduling, delivering, and maintaining OLLI classes and activities.
• Organize OLLI volunteer committees and teams, including the Council, Curriculum Committee, Membership Engagement Team, and Communications Committee.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff and student workers.
• Ensure effective communication with OLLI membership through platforms like a periodic newsletter.
• Manage OLLI's administrative office, negotiating space and classrooms for all OLLI programs.
• Prepare annual reports for The Bernard Osher Foundation and San Francisco State University.
• Serve as liaison with various University departments to support the program.
• Participate in the regional and national network of OLLI programs and other lifelong learning programs.
• Develop, interpret, and maintain policies and practices for effective functioning of OLLI.
• Provide leadership and direction for the curriculum committee, developing new programs and identifying instructors.
• Schedule, create, and publicize academic sessions.
• Oversee hiring of instructors.
• Oversee classroom management, assisting instructors with setup, presentations, and technological support for participants in Zoom meetings.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to phone calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings.
• Develop programs for membership engagement, including social gatherings and excursions.
• Organize and run member events.
• Actively participate in OLLI activities to become acquainted with program members, instructors, and the Council.
• Provide oversight of the annual budget, manage revenue sources, approve expenditures, and review financial reports.
• Work with volunteer fundraising team to manage communications and efforts related to the annual fundraising appeal and other fundraising efforts.
• Identify opportunities for membership recruitment and pursue appropriate target audiences.
• Utilize University sources and general media for publicizing OLLI.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Sciences in the arts, education, humanities or social sciences.
• Minimum of five years of experience in customer service and/or programming.
• Experience in managing people, programs and budgets.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three business days from their date of hire.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment, as the position may be a mandated reporter.
• May be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to FPPC regulations, as the position may be a designated position.

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to build consensus, communicate, and work collaboratively.
• Administrative experience in an academic setting preferred.
• Experience managing programs for older adults and working with volunteers.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Work Type

• Full-Time
• On-Campus

Experience Level

• Administrator I
• Management Personnel Plan (MPP)

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $83,004.00 – $93,000.00 annually

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Pension, 401k
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• State Holidays
• Dynamic Fee Waiver program

About the Company

• San Francisco State University is part of the California State University system.
• The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a program for people over 50 years old.
• OLLI creates opportunities for continued learning with programs and activities for social and cultural enrichment in a supportive environment.
• The Bernard Osher Foundation is the source of OLLI's major endowment.
• SF State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus.

Equal Opportunity

• San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.
• Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised.
• Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu.