Director, Intentional Design

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new IDEA initiatives
• Shape ACLS’s next phase of work broadening perspectives in American academia and supporting underinvested scholarly communities
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of seven staff
• Cultivate new partnerships in philanthropy and academia
• Design and lead initiatives with meaningful impact for scholars, learned societies, higher-education institutions, and thought leaders
• Oversee the IDEA budget and operations
• Coordinate activities with Communications, Development, Finance, and other ACLS units
• Work with the President and Chief Development Officer to secure funding
• Maintain relationships with foundation partners and funders
• Propose and conduct travel for relationship cultivation
• Represent IDEA to the ACLS Board, constituencies, funders, and other groups
• Author or co-author reports
• Speak in external settings and present at selected convenings and conferences

Requirements PhD in the humanities or social sciences At least 6 years of management/administrative experience, such as department or program chair, center director, associate dean, dean, or comparable nonprofit responsibility Expertise in academic policy and culture, including hiring and tenure processes, undergraduate and/or graduate education reform, academic leadership cultivation, and diversity initiatives Experience fundraising from philanthropic foundations or individual donors Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, relationship-building, diversity, equity, and inclusion Ability to multitask and prioritize long-term projects and short-term assignments in a deadline-driven environment Excellent interpersonal skills Analytical and creative problem-solving capacity Understanding of the relationship between strategy and operations and respect for operational expertise Willingness to adapt to nonprofit office norms Ability to take initiative, respond nimbly, and maintain adaptive leadership in a fast-changing policy and funding landscape Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel Must live within commuting distance of New York City Some travel required Must secure at least three years of unpaid leave, with possibility of leave renewal, if serving faculty Experience with relational databases such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM preferred Experience with Mellon Mays programs a plus Experience with grants management a plus Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in academic policy and culture, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and cultivate partnerships in philanthropy and academia while effectively communicating and presenting to diverse audiences. Highest-signal resume keywords PhD In Humanities Or Social Sciences Management/Administrative Experience Fundraising From Philanthropic Foundations Expertise In Academic Policy And Culture Proficiency In Microsoft Office ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Budget Management Grants Management Relationship Cultivation Report Writing Project Management Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills Analytical Problem-Solving Creative Problem-Solving Collaboration Adaptability Industry Keywords Diversity Initiatives Higher-Education Institutions Philanthropy ACLS Mellon Mays Programs Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Microsoft Dynamics CRM #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor