Confidential is hiring: Executive Director in Dayton
Confidential, Dayton, OH, United States
Executive Director
About the Company
Pioneering public research university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1967
Employees
1001-5000
Categories
- Education
- Higher Education
- Universities
- Colleges & Universities
- Wright State University
Specialties
- education
- service learning
- liberal arts
- nursing
- business
- engineering
- computer science
- human services
- science
- math
- medicine
- professional psychology
- accounting
- finance
- creative arts
- motion pictures
- organizational leadership
- theater
- dance
- and Research
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead its newly established Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for operationalizing the Center's mission and vision, with a focus on developing curriculum related to the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order and society, as well as the United States Armed Forces. This role involves creating educational programs that meet the workforce needs of the local defense community and fostering strong relationships between the Center and the military. The Executive Director will also be tasked with hiring and managing staff, overseeing curriculum development, and creating innovative educational and collaboration opportunities for students and faculty. Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company's Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development should have an advanced degree in a relevant discipline, with a preference for a terminal degree, and 8-10 years' of experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in higher education, particularly in curricular development and administration, and a demonstrated commitment to the Center's mission. Essential skills include leadership, administrative ability, and excellent communication. Preferred qualifications include a record of working with the United States Armed Forces, knowledge of military service recognition for academic credit, and experience in academic partnerships with the military. The role requires the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and to navigate administrative challenges in a complex organization.
Hiring Manager Title
President of the University
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- CEO/President
- Non-Profit Management
- Operations
- General Management
- Strategy