Associate Director, Learning & Leadership Impact

The Aspen Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

The Aspen Institute is seeking an Associate Director for the College Excellence Program in Washington, DC, with a strong background in higher education reform and leadership development. This role focuses on integrating character development across Aspen’s portfolio and leading major program initiatives and partnerships.

The position requires 7+ years in education, a bachelor’s degree, and prefers advanced credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in education with college leaders and teams.
• Experience with higher education reform and teaching/learning initiatives.
• Strong communications and external credibility with executives and funders.
• Ability to manage complex grants and multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Co-create and implement character development projects to improve post-completion student outcomes.
• Translate evidence into actionable frameworks, publications, and scaled strategies.
• Design learning communities and peer-exchange networks for college leaders.
• Lead national strategy to integrate character development into presidential search and onboarding.
• Oversee field publications and reporting to align with funding objectives.
• Maintain relationships with foundation program officers and partners.
• Lead grant reporting, proposals, and stewardship activities.
• Direct projects from concept to completion within budget.
• Mentor project staff and foster professional growth.

Skills

Experience in education sector

Working with college leaders

Cross-stakeholder collaboration

Grant management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in higher education/public policy/organizational leadership

Job description

The Aspen Institute is seeking an Associate Director for the College Excellence Program in Washington, DC, with a strong background in higher education reform and leadership development. This role focuses on integrating character development across Aspen’s portfolio and leading major program initiatives and partnerships.

The position requires 7+ years in education, a bachelor’s degree, and prefers advanced credentials.