Regional Director - Board & Campus Engagement

ADL (Anti-Defamation League); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ADL is seeking a Senior Associate Regional Director (Board, Leadership & Campus Engagement) to direct governance, develop volunteer leaders, and drive campus engagement. The role oversees leadership programs like GLI, collaborates with university stakeholders, and coordinates region-wide educational initiatives.

The position reports to the Deputy Regional Director, requires three office days per week, and offers a salary that reflects a national standard for the role.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in Board governance, volunteer leadership development, nonprofit management, program management, and strategy implementation.
• Experience designing or managing leadership development programs and building leadership pipelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience; nonprofit management coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen the Board’s vision, structure, engagement, and effectiveness.
• Recruit and support volunteer leaders across the Region and coordinate with board committees.
• Lead the Region’s GLI program and collaborate with campus teams to engage university stakeholders.
• Drive region-wide education programs (Words to Action) and manage data collection and annual metrics.

Skills

Board governance

Volunteer leadership development

Strategic planning & execution

Relationship management

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Nonprofit management training

Job description

ADL is seeking a Senior Associate Regional Director (Board, Leadership & Campus Engagement) to direct governance, develop volunteer leaders, and drive campus engagement. The role oversees leadership programs like GLI, collaborates with university stakeholders, and coordinates region-wide educational initiatives.

The position reports to the Deputy Regional Director, requires three office days per week, and offers a salary that reflects a national standard for the role.