Director of Center for Development Economics
Director of Center for Development Economics
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$ 145000 - 175000
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Williams College is seeking an experienced senior executive to lead and manage administration of the Williams Center for Development Economics - a specialized masters program in economics for rising policy-makers from developing nations. Find out more about the CDE here: Director of the Williams Center for Development Economics (CDE) leads an annual search for promising public-sector economists from developing nations and ensures that participants are supported to enroll and train within a leading US liberal arts college. Since opening in 1960 the CDE program has trained more than 1500 graduates from 110 nations. Individual CDE alumni have risen to prominent positions in their countries including minister central bank governor ambassador and even prime minister.
The CDE Directors main responsibilities span four areas: recruiting and admissions: financial planning and development; student services and alumni engagement; and management of day-to-day operations. Internally colleagues on the Williams College staff collaborate in many of these areas but the CDE Director will be expected to lead and prioritize initiatives. Externally the CDE Director maintains primary relationships with stakeholders including CDE alumni donors and partner institutions such as foreign governments private foundations and international financial institutions.
Qualifications:
- A masters degree or higher in a relevant field (such as international development public policy or international business).
- A minimum of 10 years of work experience with the public sector of emerging and/or frontier market countries.
- A strong track record of leading a staff team and of working in an institution with extensive international activities.
- A valid passport
This position requires extensive international travel.
Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We encourage applications for this position from those who have extensive experience working with people from many parts of the world.
Application review will begin on June 27 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range will be from $145000 to $175000 commensurate with experience.
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Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant including the completion of a criminal record check and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments promotions and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race color sex national origin religion age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or military service.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live learn and thrive. As part of this commitment we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at or email at .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
