Director- Linfield Center for Wine Education

Join a National Leader in Wine Education Linfield University invites highly motivated candidates to apply for an excitingleadership opportunity as Director of the Linfield University Center for Wine Education and Endowed Chair in Wine Business. This is a uniqueopportunity to shape the future of wine education while building strong partnerships within Oregon's thriving wine industry and beyond.

BACKGROUND

: The Linfield University Center for Wine Education at Linfield University supports an innovative, interdisciplinaryWine Studies degree grounded in a culture of excellence. The Director of the Linfield University Center for Wine Education will raise theprofile of Linfield University wine programs and champion the next generation of leaders and change-makers in the Oregon wine industry andbeyond.

POSITION

: Full-time Director of the Linfield University Center for Wine Education and Endowed Chair in WineBusiness in the School of Business at Linfield University.

STARTING DATE

Immediately RANK :

Administrative position.

OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Linfield University Center for Wine Education integratesnumerous wine education programs and activities that support Linfield students, the wine industry, and the community. The goals of thecenter are to foster academic and experiential learning for students and adult learners, along with supporting the wine industry throughcertifications, seminars, research, and Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses. Linfield University delivers America'sleading comprehensive, four-year liberal arts Wine Studies degree program, promoting the best in global standards, advancing sound, ethical,and sustainable business practices, and instilling a passion for always doing the right things the right way.

POSITIONDUTIES

Collaborate with School of Business and other Linfield leaders to develop graduate programming and continuing educationopportunities. Responsible for providing a cost/benefit plan to significantly increase enrollment in Wine Studies programs. Work collaboratively with the Linfield University Enrollment Management and Marketing office on enrollment strategies and activities. Proactively partner with the University Advancement offices to engage donors and prospective donors for the center. Actively cultivate the members of the center's volunteer advisory body, the Wine Education Advisory Council. Perform otherrelated tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Business, Viticulture, Enology, orrelated field or professional equivalent. Five or more years of experience working in the wine sector with a proven track recordof results generation and success in the industry. Ability to collaborate with and relate well with faculty, students, and staffin a small university environment. Knowledge of the Oregon wine industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience working in the super-premium or luxury wine sectors. Prior teaching experience at the university level. Experience or knowledge of student recruitment, sales, or comparable areas.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Pleasecomplete our online application and submit the following documents. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until theposition is filled. Letter of interest Resume or curriculum vitae Linfield University participatesin E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees. To apply, please submit your applicationmaterials through the Linfield University employment portal. We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion alignwith our mission.