"UDOLLI Program Coordinator"

Position Summary:

The University of Dayton Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (UDOLLI) Coordinator plays a vital role in providing a welcoming and enriching lifelong learning experience for adults age 50 and better. We offer more than just a job—we provide a meaningful career within a vibrant community that values both professional excellence and personal growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes excellent health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance for employees and dependents.

This position oversees the planning, coordination, and evaluation of UDOLLI courses, seminars, and special events, while supporting the volunteers and moderators who make the program thrive. Serving as the primary point of contact for participants, instructors, and community partners, the Coordinator ensures exceptional service, smooth program operations, and an inclusive environment that reflects the University’s Marianist values of learning, community, and service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, communications, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience coordinating programs or events in education, nonprofit, or community settings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work effectively with older adults and volunteers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort learning new digital tools such as registration, scheduling, or learning management systems.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment consistent with the mission of the University of Dayton and UDOLLI.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Experience working in university-based lifelong learning, continuing education, or community enrichment programs.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and supporting volunteers or advisory boards.
• Knowledge of adult learning and engagement principles, particularly for older adult learners.
• Familiarity with registration and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms such as CampusCE, Destiny One, or similar.
• Experience planning and delivering educational or cultural events.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, community presenters, and a variety of community partners.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.