Executive Director - WKHS Grant

Here is what we offer: - ***Health & Wellness:*** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support- ***Additional Perks:*** Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture* Implement the overall WKHS strategic vision in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.* Oversee all three project pathways: Faith Leadership Pathways, Ministry Sustainability & Digital Innovation, and Shared Endowment Fund.* Develop and maintain comprehensive project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.* Convene quarterly strategic planning sessions with multi-institutional partners.* Monitor project progress against goals and implement corrective actions as needed.* Ensure compliance with Lilly Endowment grant requirements and Howard University policies.* Prepare and coordinate quarterly progress reports and annual narrative reports to funders.* Coordinate with Howard University Office of Sponsored Programs on financial compliance.* Oversee Faith Leadership Laboratories across 10 participating institutions/denominations.* Direct Summer Bridge Intensive programs and Pathways Resource Materials development.* Ensure quality implementation of Digital Repository, AI Peer Learning Cohorts, and Digital Faith Narratives Collection.* Oversee Continuing Pastoral Education and Wisdom Keepers Wellness Programs.* Monitor Graduate Student Research Grants, Church Impact Initiative Grants, and Faculty Innovation Fellowships.* Effective leadership and management skills with strategic thinking and systems-level planning.* Deep understanding of Black church traditions, HBCU contexts, and theological education landscape.* Expertise in project management methodologies and grant compliance requirements (Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200).* Strong financial management and budgeting skills for large complex grants ($1M+ budgets).* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing and public speaking.* Skill in program development, execution, and evaluation.* Documented success as an innovator and creative problem solver across multi-institutional contexts.* Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relationships with staff, faculty, students, university officials, denominational leaders, and the general public.* Cultural competency and sensitivity to HBCU and Black church traditions.* Proficiency with project management software, data systems, and collaborative technologies.Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex,sexual orientation,gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at View phone number on click.appcast.io.**This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.** #J-18808-Ljbffr