Executive Director of The National Academy for Free Expression and Pluralism
Executive Director of The National Academy for Free Expression and Pluralism
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$ 170000 - 300000
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About the National Academy: The National Academy for Free Expression and Pluralism at the University of Denvers mission will be to provide programming and foster research among students faculty and staff on the values of free expression civil discourse and pluralism. This will be accomplished in community with several of thecountrys most prominent scholars and practitioners who represent a diverse range of backgrounds experience and thought. Curricular and co-curricular experiences on free expression and pluralism will made available to all students; grants will be provided to support internal and external research projects dedicated to free expression; and visiting faculty and speakers will be given a platform to share theirexperiences and expertise. Over time the National Academy will expand its reach beyond the university community with a focus on turning theory and thinking into action and impact by launching a Scholars-in-Residence program to host leading thinkers/researchers convening an Annual Summit on Pluralism developing an essential K-12 civil discourse pedagogy and offering civil discourse training to the corporate communityamong other initiatives.
Position Overview: The National Academy seeks visionary leadership to guide its next chapter. This role may be filled by a single Executive Director or by two individuals serving as Co-Executive Directors sharing responsibility for advancing the Academys mission and strategic direction. The Executive Director or co-Executive Directors will be responsible for advancing the National Academys mission leading fundraising to support a $75-100M program overseeing its initiatives and representing the Academy both within the university and in the broader community. The Executive Director or co-Executive Directors will work collaboratively with faculty students staff and external partners to advance a vibrant and inclusive institution for free expression and pluralistic discourse.
Contact Information: For inquiries please contact Casey Enders Project Manager at or .
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership:
- Lead initiatives to position the Academy and DU as national thought leaders in free expression and pluralism.
- Develop and implement a strategic plan and a supporting roadmap to advance the National Academys mission and goals.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for growth partnerships and innovation.
- Convene and manage the engagement of the Advisory Board on key strategic questions and opportunities.
- Drive outreach efforts to increase visibility and build strategic relationships.
2. Fundraising and Financial Management:
- Develop and execute a fundraising strategy and business plan to raise $75-100M to support the National Academys ongoing and expanding programs and operations.
- Manage the National Academys budget ensuring financial sustainability and compliance with university policies.
3. Program Development and Management:
- Oversee the planning implementation and evaluation of the National Academys programs and initiatives including lectures workshops conferences and research projects.
- Collaborate with faculty to integrate free expression and pluralism into curricular and co-curricular activities (or opportunities).
4. Community Engagement:
- Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders including faculty staff students and student organizations university departments community groups and donors.
- Build collaboration with other institutions and universities engaged in work to support free expression and pluralism.
- Drive awareness of the National Academy and its mission by serving as the primary spokesperson.
- Leverage internal and external opportunities to advance the mission.
5. Administration:
- Identify and address staffing requirements for efficient operations and maintain a strong work culture including supervising staff and providing guidance and professional development opportunities as appropriate.
- Ensure effective administrative operations including grant management reporting and compliance.
- Manage daily operations ensuring efficient and effective strategic outcomes.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
- At least seven to ten (7-10) years of experience in senior management/leadership ideally in higher education non-profit management or a related field or a similarlysignificant record as a widely acknowledged thought leader in free expression civil discourse pluralism or related domains.
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning fundraising program development and public relations.
- Demonstrated success growing organizations building networks and achieving strategic goals.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated interest in and commitment to advancing the values of the National Academy.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an innovative approach to business planning.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
- Dynamic and charismatic team player who enjoys being the public face of an organization.
- Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to address complex issues and challenges.
Compensation
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $170000 - $300000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. In recognition of the diverse expertise candidates may bring there may be flexibility for individuals with exceptional credentials or significant experience.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
TheUniversity of Denveroffers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about theUniversity of Denver.
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of DenversNonDiscriminationStatement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
