Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago
Executive Director of the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability (R0008297)
Winston-Salem, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expWake Forest University is seeking a transformational leader to serve as the next Executive Director of the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability. The Executive Director will be responsible for advancing innovative research, experiential learning, and technology and policy solutions to address global challenges in environment and sustainability, while also leading cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary research efforts.
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Responsibilities
Shape and implement the vision, priorities, and strategic plan for the Center and inspire internal and external constituencies
Raise funds, steward resources, strengthen and diversify revenues, control costs, and develop a sustainable economic model for the Center
Coordinate with University leadership to establish Wake Forest as a national center of excellence in environment and sustainability matters
Promote and facilitate pedagogical, intellectual, and creative excellence
Partner with faculty across the College and University to deliver distinctive educational experiences
Organize efforts to collaborate with research and policy initiatives in support of the Center's mission
Enhance the Center's visibility by participating in public conversations about local, national, and global issues
Attract, recruit, develop, and retain staff and program directors on behalf of the Center
Work collaboratively and closely with University partners (Alumni Engagement, Provost Office, Development) to enhance current programs and identify broad and granular ways to engage all constituents with the University in meaningful ways
Oversee and ensure accreditation, program review, and other processes that are important for the continuous improvement of the program
Meet departmental expectations for teaching, service, and scholarship at a reduced load considering the added responsibilities of a Center Director
Qualification
Required
PhD or appropriate terminal degree in environmental science, political science, engineering, economics, management, or a related field
Exceptional scholarship in environmental science, sustainability and/or a related field
Experience in leadership roles in a related field
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies within and outside the university
Preferred
Proven ability to fundraise and garner resources
10+ years of experience in leadership roles in activities related to the environment, resource conservation, sustainability, renewable energy, corporate social responsibility, or social and environmental justice
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