Constructive Dialogue Institute · 7 hours ago
Chief Campus Transformation Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expConstructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-partisan non-profit dedicated to improving communication and collaboration among Americans. The Chief Campus Transformation Officer will lead the new Campus Culture Change department, developing strategies and systems to foster dialogue and cultural change across college campuses.
E-LearningEducationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Sarah Kakenmaster
Responsibilities
Define and execute the long-term vision and strategy for CDI’s Campus Culture Change function, positioning it as a central driver of CDI’s mission and growth
Design scalable consulting models, frameworks, and systems from the ground up, to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery and measurable impact across campus partnerships
Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Lead high-impact consulting engagements with colleges, universities, and state systems—from initial scoping through execution—to help campuses build self-sustaining cultures of inquiry and dialogue
Serve as CDI’s lead consultant and senior advisor for high-profile institutional and higher ed system partnerships, engaging directly with senior university leaders on strategy and change management
Oversee the execution of CDI's Leadership Institute, an invite-only initiative that brings together teams of presidents and senior leaders from select campuses to develop and implement strategic change efforts
Partner with the Chief Impact Officer to identify and develop new offerings to support senior campus leadership
Serve as a key member of CDI’s executive team, contributing to organization-wide strategy, planning, and decision-making
Represent CDI as a thought leader through speaking engagements, op-eds, and external partnerships
Qualification
Required
10+ years leading large-scale culture change initiatives
7+ years of consulting experience, including direct advisory work with senior leaders (presidents, provosts, deans, or equivalent)
Substantial experience leading full-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives within higher education institutions or systems, from strategy through implementation
Demonstrated ability to build or scale a consulting practice, department, or comparable function
Exceptional communication skills, including strong executive presence and public speaking ability; able to engage senior executives and guide sensitive organizational conversations
Strong strategic and systems-thinking skills, with a track record of translating vision into measurable impact
Trained in academic theories of organizational development, systems change, and culture change, with the ability to apply and adapt theoretical models to real-world institutional transformation
Experience building and mentoring high-performing teams
Committed to CDI's mission; passionate about helping campuses build cultures that promote dialogue across differences
Benefits
A Mission-Driven Culture — we practice what we preach, so our work culture is characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness
Remote-First — CDI was founded as a remote-first organization, and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances
Unlimited PTO — as well as 13 company holidays
Remote Work Support — up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment (like desks, chairs, or webcams) and up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses
Other Benefits — employer-supported health, vision and dental plans, subsidized parental leave, 3% 401k match, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, $1,000 annual professional development budget
Company
Constructive Dialogue Institute
The Constructive Dialogue Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that leverages behavioral science to foster openness to diverse perspectives and equip people with the mindset and skill set to engage in constructive dialogue across differences.
11-50 employees
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Caroline Mehl
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Kourtney Bradshaw-Clay
Director Of Partnerships
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