Growth & Programs Executive Director

Barnard College

United States

On-site

USD 145,000 - 152,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Barnard College seeks an Executive Director for Barnard|Next to provide strategic leadership and operational direction for a revenue‑generating portfolio that includes pre‑college, lifelong learning, summer sessions and contract partnerships. You will lead a talented team, align programs with the college’s academic mission, and advance growth in on‑ground, hybrid, and online modalities in the NYC area.

The role requires a master’s degree, 8+ years in higher education program management, fiscal

Qualifications

Master’s degree required.
Minimum 8 years of progressive management experience in higher education or comparable program leadership.
Proven expertise in fiscal oversight, budgeting, revenue forecasting and financial modeling.
Experience designing, launching and scaling programs in on‑ground and online modalities.
Excellent oral and written communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional leadership and management for Barnard|Next’s team.
Drive strategic direction and multi‑year planning for credit and non‑credit offerings.
Develop partnerships, MOUs and external collaborations to expand offerings.
Oversee budgets, pricing, and revenue modeling across programs.
Lead governance, risk management and program quality initiatives.