Managing Director, Communities Of Impact, Educating Character Initiative

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC, US
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Master's degree in higher education or related field
Experience managing complex budgets
Proven project management skills
** Wake Forest University is seeking a Managing Director for the Educating Character Initiative, focused on enhancing character education at U.S. colleges and universities. The role involves project leadership, community building, grant administration, and managing a team to support collective learning in character education. **

Job Summary

  • The Managing Director will lead a transformative 3-year grant-funded project supporting collective impact across the character education community at U.S. colleges and universities.
  • This role involves overseeing Communities of Impact grants, supervising a four-member staff, and coordinating quarterly reporting with funders to ensure project success.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a record of experience in administrative operations, budget management, and fostering collaboration across diverse institutional contexts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Wake Forest University is seeking a Managing Director for the Educating Character Initiative, focused on enhancing character education at U.S. colleges and universities. The role involves project leadership, community building, grant administration, and managing a team to support collective learning in character education. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in higher education or related field
  • Experience managing complex budgets
  • Proven project management skills
  • Supervision of cross-functional teams
  • Grant administration and reporting expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Strong commitment to character education mission
  • Ability to work occasional weekend hours
  • Willingness to travel as needed
  • Openness to feedback and professional growth
  • Experience with collective learning platforms

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 2-5 years higher education program administration experience
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship

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