Executive Director, Center for Leadership Studies

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Transit pass (Carnegie Mellon)

Family concierge services

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for Leadership Studies seeks an Assistant Vice Provost & Executive Director to advance leadership development for undergraduates and alumni. The role leads strategic vision, staffing, and programming across curricular and extracurricular activities while partnering with the VPE and university partners.

The AVP will mentor colleagues, engage with national and international leadership communities, and expand partnerships, resources, and curricula to maximize

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Doctoral degree valued but not required.
• Certification in teaching, coaching, organizational behavior, communications or related domains advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Center for Leadership Studies in alignment with the university’s vision.
• Hire and develop staff and student assistants to deliver leadership development programs.
• Foster relationships with students, alumni and partners across the university.
• Teach seminars and stay current on leadership practices and research.
• Manage curricular and metacurricular activities with measurable learning outcomes.
• Support fundraising and resource development for the Center’s mission.
• Collaborate with CMU faculties and administrative units to expand impact.
• Ensure ongoing professional development and broad leadership opportunities for students and alumni.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Teaching

Fundraising

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree valued

Teaching certification (optional)

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for Leadership Studies seeks an Assistant Vice Provost & Executive Director to advance leadership development for undergraduates and alumni. The role leads strategic vision, staffing, and programming across curricular and extracurricular activities while partnering with the VPE and university partners.

The AVP will mentor colleagues, engage with national and international leadership communities, and expand partnerships, resources, and curricula to maximize