Director of Equitable Humanities Design & Impact

Columbia Legal Services; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 175 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work schedule

Résumé du poste

ACLS seeks a collaborative Director, Intentional Design for an Equitable Academy (IDEA) to lead innovative initiatives across the humanities. The role reports to the President, manages a seven-person team, and builds partnerships in philanthropy and academia.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in humanities or social sciences, 6+ years of leadership experience, and a strong track record in policy, fundraising, and DEI. Hybrid work and NYC commuting distance are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in humanities or social sciences.
• At least 6 years of management/administrative experience.
• Expertise in academic policy and culture.
• Experience fundraising from foundations or donors.
• Commitment to collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Hybrid work; must live within commuting distance of NYC.
• Some travel and adaptive leadership in nonprofit settings.

Responsabilités

• Design and lead initiatives with impact for scholars, learned societies, and institutions.
• Manage and mentor direct reports; provide strategic guidance.
• Oversee IDEA budget and operations.
• Coordinate activities with Communications, Development, and Finance.
• Secure funding from foundations and donors; cultivate partners.
• Represent IDEA to the ACLS Board and external audiences.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

DEI

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Grants management

Formation

PhD in humanities or social sciences

Outils

MS Office

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Description du poste

ACLS seeks a collaborative Director, Intentional Design for an Equitable Academy (IDEA) to lead innovative initiatives across the humanities. The role reports to the President, manages a seven-person team, and builds partnerships in philanthropy and academia.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in humanities or social sciences, 6+ years of leadership experience, and a strong track record in policy, fundraising, and DEI. Hybrid work and NYC commuting distance are required.