Yale University · 1 week ago
Executive Director of Democratic Innovations Program
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $174K/yr
6+ years expYale University is seeking an Executive Director for the Democratic Innovations Program at its Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS). The role involves leading operational management, developing strategic initiatives, overseeing finances, and enhancing the program's public profile while fostering research and community engagement in political design and government effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Administer Democratic Innovations’ initiatives and research programs
Build and maintain the Program’s community of resident fellows, visitors, affiliated external fellows, and student fellows, including recruitment of new post-docs and other fellows
Oversee the Program’s scholarly publication strategy
Organize and supervise events, including developing and managing academic events, including speaker series, workshops, and conferences
Build relations with program alumni and work with ISPS staff on publishing a newsletter and managing the Program’s website content
Oversee institutional growth and finances, including developing budgets, preparing review monthly financials for the Director
Fundraise for the Program, including identifying grant opportunities
Directs one or more functional areas within an administrative department of the University and ensure compliance with University policies and procedures
Directs analytic and research support for educational policies and planning and develops and approves administrative policies affecting assigned functional areas of the University
Directs and establishes parameters for major projects for the department and University
Interprets federal policies and regulations and educates staff and administration about regulations, restrictions, and the legal responsibilities of the University
Directs and implements policy and program modifications and develops standards to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Develops and administers an operating budget for the assigned department consistent with University policies and procedures
Develops cost savings objectives and goals; authorizes major purchases and negotiates contracts that range from routine to complex in nature
Establishes and implements long- and short-range goals for the functional area consistent with University goals and objectives
Directs the development of related automated systems to support the function; determines office policies and procedures for use of automated systems
Directs the evaluation and selection of vendors and negotiates contract details including work steps and pricing with the vendors on behalf of the assigned functional area
Works with internal and external contacts to solve problems that range from routine to complex in nature
Represents the University in discussions and negotiations with various governmental agencies
Directs a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated understanding of the subject matter, needs and constraints of social science research or university-based research, including data-intensive research and data management. This should include relevant knowledge of political science, economics, or other areas related to government, politics, and organizational design
Demonstrated operational management skills, including organizing complicated events, oversight and management of projects and programs, budget management, allocation of resources, supervision of organizational operations and development. Demonstrated ability to manage financial resources and balance budgets for projects, programs and larger entities, including budget planning experience and expertise
Demonstrated ability and understanding of social science research and its implications; ability to translate research findings for a general audience and into the policy sphere. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; proven ability to articulate ideas in verbal and written communications
Demonstrated ability to engage constituents comfortably at all levels, such as students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, government and business leaders, advisory boards, and non-profit institutions. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the Democratic Innovations Program in interactions with internal and external constituents
Demonstrated proficiency in working through organizational channels to manage fundraising efforts including but not limited to grant writing, donor relations, stewardship, partnering with development function, and external communications
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Six years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Advanced degree, such as a Ph.D. in political science or economics, or another discipline related to the Program's mission, is preferred but not required
Benefits
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Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
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