Sr. Director Strategic Initiatives & Public Affairs (CTY Strategic Initiatives/Public Affairs)
Core
Chief strategy officer overseeing mission-aligned initiatives, public affairs, communications, marketing, and strategic partnerships for a gifted education center.
Role type
Sr. Director, Strategic Initiatives & Public Affairs
Builds
Strategic programming, public affairs functions, communications and marketing team, strategic partnerships
Domain
Higher education / Nonprofit / Gifted education
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, project management, organizational change management, issues management, cross-departmental coordination, budget oversight, stakeholder relations, crisis communications, grant application support, donor engagement, event planning
Preferred skills
Experience in higher education, nonprofit sector, cross-functional management (HR, Academic Affairs, Finance, Marketing, Development)
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and execute institutional goals and priorities; drive cross-unit initiatives as executive sponsor; assess risks and implement solutions; represent the executive director internally and externally; oversee communications and marketing plans; supervise Director of Communications and Marketing; manage budget for multiple cost centers; advocate for research integration in programming
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities