Elling Eide Center · 2 days ago
Director of Scholarly Programs and Education (Senior Leadership Role)
Sarasota, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Elling Eide Center is a nonprofit research library and scholarly retreat located in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to advancing research in the humanities and environmental sciences. They are seeking a Director of Scholarly Programs and Education to lead the development of their research identity and agenda, focusing on sinology and ecology, while coordinating various scholarly programs and community engagement initiatives.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Design, develop, coordinate, and execute our Visiting Scholars programs, residencies, and other fellowships
Develop partnerships with other leading research institutions to promote all areas of our research agenda
Recruit, train, and supervise new team members and volunteers as needed
Coordinate, recruit, and manage volunteers to support our programs both in-person and online
Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for our various kinds of scholarly programs
Create and manage the departmental budget and align it with the organization’s annual budget
Provide contractor oversight for remote broadcast and promotion of our programs online
Participate in public outreach. Develop materials for public education/interpretation. Represent and promote the Elling Eide Center and our research agenda at offsite meetings and outreach events
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chinese Studies or related academic field
Proficiency in classical Chinese including romanization systems
Broad knowledge of Chinese history and culture, including scholarly resources and bibliographic tools as demonstrated in own research and publications
Native proficiency in both English and modern Chinese complemented by excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for collaborative work as a member of the Eide Center leadership team
Leadership experience designing, developing, and delivering outstanding scholarly programs that command the international respect of academics in the field, attract media attention, and advance mission
Ability and willingness to build and maintain good working relationships with a variety of national and international organizations to bring together people, projects, and resources in service of our mission
Excellent problem-solving skills and organizational skills, with attention to detail and good records
Self-starter, flexible, and able to work under pressure
Highly competent with computer software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Project management skills that extend to online portals and project management platforms
Programs through social media, such as Instagram and Facebook
Valid driver's license (or ability to obtain one within 30 days)
Preferred
Reading ability in Japanese, Korean, and relevant European languages especially Russian, French, German
Bachelor's degree in the liberal arts or a life science preferred
Benefits
Annual performance bonus (up to 20 percent of salary) for achieving departmental and organizational goals
Ability to dedicate up to 20 percent of time on the job to original research — to write, publish, and contribute to the research of others — with the incentive to help drive the Eide Center research agenda
Healthcare (company pays 90% of the annual cost), Dental and Vision, and 3% company contribution to a Fidelity Simple IRA account with employee participation
14 paid holidays and three weeks additional PTO
Time and budget to participate in other professional development activities both for your own professional growth and to help with the Eide Center’s public visibility and outreach
Company
Elling Eide Center
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase