Confidential is hiring: Executive Director in Atlanta
Confidential, Atlanta, GA, United States
Executive Director
About the Company
Well-known technology & research university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1888
Employees
5001-10,000
Categories
- Aerospace & Defense
- Business Services
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Organizations
- Knowledge Management
- Universities
- Colleges & Universities
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Services
- Training
- Higher Education
Specialties
- technology
- education
- leadership
- engineering
- innovations
- and entrepreneurship
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its Sustainable Systems Institute. The successful candidate will be a tenured Professor, Professor of the Practice, or Principal Research Faculty with a strong background in interdisciplinary sustainability work. This leadership role requires a visionary and entrepreneurial individual who can unite a diverse range of stakeholders around a compelling vision for sustainability. The Executive Director will be responsible for expanding and enhancing collaborations and partnerships, both within the institution and beyond, to address the most pressing local, national, and global sustainability challenges. They will also be expected to provide intellectual leadership, build external partnerships, and secure funding to support the Institute's growth and impact. Applicants for the Executive Director position should have a proven track record of scholarship and leadership in sustainability, as well as experience in mentoring and developing staff and faculty. The role demands a systems thinker with a holistic and inclusive approach to sustainability, capable of fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. The ideal candidate will have a strong network of external partners and a history of successful fundraising. They must be adept at managing budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and promoting transparency in decision-making. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the Institute's future and its position as a leader in sustainability research and innovation.
Hiring Manager Title
Vice President for Interdisciplinary Research
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- CEO/President
- Non-Profit Management
- Operations
- General Management
- Strategy