Join a National Leader in Wine Education
Linfield University invites highly motivated candidates to apply for an exciting leadership opportunity as Director of the Linfield University Center for Wine Education and Endowed Chair in Wine Business. This is a unique opportunity 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, interdisciplinary Wine Studies degree grounded in a culture of excellence. The Director of the Linfield University Center for Wine Education will raise the profile of Linfield University wine programs and champion the next generation of leaders and change-makers in the Oregon wine industry and beyond.
POSITION
Full-time Director of the Linfield University Center for Wine Education and Endowed Chair in Wine Business in the School of Business at Linfield University.
STARTING DATE
Immediately
RANK
Administrative position.
OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Linfield University Center for Wine Education integrates numerous wine education programs and activities that support Linfield students, the wine industry, and the community. The goals of the center are to foster academic and experiential learning for students and adult learners, along with supporting the wine industry through certifications, seminars, research, and Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses.
Linfield University delivers America’s leading 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.
POSITION DUTIES
- Collaborate with School of Business and other Linfield leaders to develop graduate programming and continuing education opportunities.
- 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 other related tasks as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Business, Viticulture, Enology, or related field or professional equivalent.
- Five or more years of experience working in the wine sector with a proven track record of results generation and success in the industry.
- Ability to collaborate with and relate well with faculty, students, and staff in 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.