CareerPlan

Executive Director of Executive Education (SAIS)

Washington, DC, United StatesFull-time$160k–$180k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Lead strategy, growth, and business development for a newly launched executive education initiative, focusing on new revenue, custom programs, and corporate partnerships.

Role type

Senior leadership executive education director (business development)

Builds

Custom and open-enrollment executive education programs for corporate and government clients

Domain

Higher education / Executive Education

Required skills

Business development, consultative sales, strategic planning, budget management, team leadership, partnership building, program design, client relationship management, marketing strategy, data analysis

Preferred skills

Building new program lines from scratch, designing and selling complex learning engagements, faculty engagement, global brand management

Technologies

CRM systems, instructional technologies

Responsibilities

Define executive education strategy and vision, drive new business development and pipeline management, negotiate contract terms and pricing, build strategic partnerships with corporate and government clients, collaborate with faculty to design programs, oversee program execution and evaluation, develop recruiting strategies for programs, manage unit budget and team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership