Executive Director, Program for Leadership and Character in the College

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Masters degree in a relevant field, and/or the equivalent level of experience managing teams, programs, or strategic initiatives, especially in a higher education or non-profit setting.
• High-level capacity for strategic leadership and experience developing, implementing, and assessing a strategic plan.
• Extensive experience managing and mentoring staff and helping teams to develop collaborative cultures and practices that support individual growth and organizational flourishing.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in all formats: emails, public presentations, grant reports, memos, one-on-one meetings, etc. 
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to develop, coordinate, and execute careful, comprehensive, and complex plans.
• An ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, programs, and projects at once.
• A deep commitment to supporting the professional and personal development of staff.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the mission of the Program for Leadership and Character and a willingness to learn more about leadership and character development.
• Good character, a strong work ethic, and high emotional and relational intelligence.
• Familiarity with best practices in leadership and organizational management.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Think strategically and make thoughtful, compassionate, and courageous decisions.
  • Solve problems creatively.
  • Set priorities and effectively manage time and resources. 
  • Be a constructive, compassionate, and cooperative leader of a team.
  • Navigate complex relational dynamics with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Positively influences colleagues and develop collaborative relationships with a wide range of people.
  • Manage conflict in healthy and constructive ways.
• Openness to feedback and a commitment to personal and professional growth. 
• Ability to represent the Program and the University in a professional manner. 
• Ability to travel and work occasional weekend or evening hours as needed.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ph.D., J.D., M.B.A., or terminal degree in your field.
• Knowledge of character and character education.
• Advanced study in organizational leadership or management.
• Certification or training in project and/or staff management.

Accountabilities:

• Reports to the Senior Executive Director of the Program for Leadership and Character.
• Responsible for own work.
• Supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions:

• No environmental conditions.