Managing Director, Strategic Leadership & Partnerships

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

24 vacation days per year

18 sick days per year

Health insurance

401(a) retirement with 6% match

Job summary

West Virginia University's Center for Active WV seeks a Managing Director to provide strategic leadership and oversee center-wide initiatives that enhance well-being across the state. You will partner with faculty and leadership to articulate vision, develop programs, and secure resources to ensure organizational excellence.

The role requires coordinating with university units, external partners, and funders, while shaping the center's narrative and outreach to elevate statewide impact.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience guiding center-wide strategies and initiatives.
• Ability to develop and evaluate strategic initiatives.
• Experience coordinating with multiple university units and external partners.
• Strong financial oversight and resource development experience.
• Ability to represent the Center on internal and external committees.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential vision and leadership to develop, articulate, and implement center-wide strategies to further the Center's goals.
• Develop, create, and evaluate new strategic initiatives.
• Lead planning and programmatic steps to advance priorities.
• Lead efforts to acquire resources and establish internal structure for operational excellence.
• Serve as the senior staff member for the Center and provide leadership to all constituents.
• Coordinate with School, College, and University administrative units to support compliant operations (administrative, financial, technological, space, and facilities).
• Improve current processes and coordination of organizational procedures for increased efficiency and productivity.
• Represent the center on internal and external committees/working groups.
• Build and cultivate partnerships that advance Center goals and elevate visibility.
• Lead external engagement and stewardship activities with School, College, University, and development leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with organizational partners, state agencies, schools, community organizations, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee coordination of the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan with partners and advisory bodies.
• Help define the Center's identity, impact narrative, and communication strategy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Grant writing

Fundraising

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Job description

West Virginia University's Center for Active WV seeks a Managing Director to provide strategic leadership and oversee center-wide initiatives that enhance well-being across the state. You will partner with faculty and leadership to articulate vision, develop programs, and secure resources to ensure organizational excellence.

The role requires coordinating with university units, external partners, and funders, while shaping the center's narrative and outreach to elevate statewide impact.