Assistant Director for Brock Transformative Learning Experiences (GA050) - Longwood University

Location:

Farmville, VA Category:

Administrative/Professional Job Type:

Exempt Posted On:

Wed Jun 24 2026

Job Description:

The Department of Brock Transformative Learning Programs in the division of Academic Affairs is seeking an Assistant Director (GA050). The Brock Transformative Learning Programs office manages a growing suite of programs for the campus. The first and most visible program is known as the Brock Experiences for Transformative Learning. Established in 2016 by the largest gift in Longwood's history, the Brock Experiences are a growing group of immersive, citizenship-focused courses at sites around the United States. Exploring the important issues of our time, new courses are announced and, after a development period, are added to the slate of signature experiences available to students on a rotating basis. In 2025, the office added the Brock Leaders living-learning community to its suite of programs. First-year students selected to be a part of the Brock Leaders share a common suite of courses, experiences designed to aid in their transition to campus, and a living community. In return for participation in the program, Brock Leaders may enroll in a Brock Experience at no cost. Future areas of development for the office include citizenship initiatives, campus-wide speaker series, and opportunities for engagement with alumni. The Assistant Director will take a primary role in working with students related to Brock programs. They will be instrumental in helping students navigate the application and enrollment process for Brock Experiences by planning and hosting recruitment events, advising students on course options, and managing the scholarship application process. The AD will also assist with the Brock Leaders community by arranging for student success workshops, teaching a section of

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(as credentials allow), participating in the planning of the Citizen Leader retreat, and advising students. The Assistant Director will support the office with its existing programs and participate in the creation of new ones. For the Brock Experiences, the AD will assist with the logistics of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff teams. The AD will be responsible for publicity and marketing of the department including through social media, public presentations, and event staffing. This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Requirements:

Required qualifications: Master's degree in an appropriate field such as Higher Education, Curriculum/Instructional Design for Education, or a related field Experience working with and supporting students in college success Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to work independently in a professional and detail-oriented manner Willingness to work on nights and weekends Preferred qualifications: Experience working with or supporting campus programming Experience managing social media

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include: State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)) Life & Long-Term care insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon. Educational benefits for most employees Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

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Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/. A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA