Our Center for Leadership Studies is seeking an Assistant Vice Provost & Executive Director. A very meaningful, impactful and inspiring opportunity for those with an interest teaching leadership.

This position will build on the foundation of the Center launched in 2000 to provide leadership development training to undergraduate students throughout the university. As well, in their capacity as an AVP, they will assist the Vice Provost for Education in all manner of leadership development or other opportunities as may emerge, consistent with the broader horizontal influence of the Center with academic and non-academic units and other foci under the VPE's domain.

The AVP & Executive Director will continue to broaden and deepen the university's long-standing commitment not just to intellectual, artistic and technical excellence, but to the broadest capacity for professional and personal impact, as both students and alumni, as has been our hallmark since our founding. It is expected that the AVP & Executive Director will be highly collaborative, delivering on both direct service and on support and influence for the myriad curricular and meta curricular activities throughout the university that do now and will increasingly develop the highest-order leaders of the future, consistent with the university's expansive vision for impact throughout the world.

Core responsibilities include:

• Build upon and enhance the strategic vision of the Center or Leadership Studies, consistent with the overarching vision and mission of the university.
• Hire (as needed) a highly-talented and deeply committed team, to include Executive Fellows, Program Coordinator, and Educational Program Assistants (student staff), while working to create a collaborative environment reflective of the core values of the Center and the university.
• Nurture the Center team and others engaged in leadership activities within the university, as needed, to further our capacity to deliver into the world highly skilled persons of influence, including active collective and inter-personal professional development and personal support.
• Engage in study and research to both learn from and contribute to the leadership development profession, while continuing to develop the curriculum of the seminars and future related engagements to stay on the frontier of tactics aimed at delivering on our vision and mission.
• Support the vision and mission of the Vice Provost for Education in any manner of leadership or leadership-adjacent activities as may be desired, while partnering actively with faculty, academic, and non-academic staff.
• Maintain active involvement within the national and international leadership development community, including staying current with evolving research and trends, while contributing to the overall development of best practices in the cultivation of highest order leadership practices.
• Nurture close relationships with relevant CMU and CLS alumni, both contributing to their continued professional (and personal) development, while securing an ongoing source of information, counsel, and support for the Center's evolving mission.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Doctorate Degree is valued but not required
• 15+ years' experience
• Strong experience and a deep understanding of academia
• Experience developing curricula
• Experience teaching in a university setting and understanding how to imbue a leadership ethos into the curriculum in both curricular and meta curricular facets of a college or university in a highly collaborative and engaging manner.
• Priority given to extensive exposure to leadership and professional development through workplace programs, professional affiliations, or other non-degree activities resulting in deep understanding of organizational behavior, human development, and the skills necessary for effective leadership and organizational impact
• Experience in leading complex teams, involvement in senior administrative position(s), and the proven capacity to conceptualize and implement successful organizational structure(s) and impact.
• Demonstrated leadership experience that is visionary, ethical, engaging, tactical, technical, and reflective.
• Certification in relevant areas such as teaching, coaching, organizational behavior, communications, strategic planning or related domains will be advantageous.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful pre-employment background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
University Administration and Management
Position Type
Staff - Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis

More Information:

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