Executive Director of the LBJ Women's Campaign School

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

77d•Hybrid

About The Position

The LBJ Women's Campaign School is seeking its next Executive Director to shepherd this unique, dynamic and impactful program. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and management of all operations and resources necessary to maintain and build this thriving program. Importantly, this role includes building and maintaining relationships with donors, advisory board members, LBJ School staff and LBJ Women's Campaign School participants and alumni. Specific responsibilities are noted below. Currently training its sixth cohort of change-makers, the 2024 Impact Report will provide an overview of the work of the LBJWCS.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs or related area
4+ years experience in the political arena
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to set and achieve a strategic vision
Able to plan, organize, and implement activities, with proven ability to manage complex, multi-day events
Able to monitor and evaluate for program effectiveness
Comfort with new technologies, web platforms, social media, email marketing, and AI-assisted tools for efficiency
Effective at budget management
Skilled fundraiser with demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external audiences and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead a team and inspire stakeholders
Works well under pressure and able to deliver against timelines

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Political Science, Public Affairs or related area
More than the require years or experience
Experience managing or scaling a leadership development program
Working experience with stakeholders across various political ideologies
Track record of fundraising from foundations, individuals, and corporate sponsors
Familiarity with Texas and/or national political ecosystems
Media training or prior experience serving as a spokesperson

Responsibilities

Oversee, manage, and lead the daily operations of the LBJ Women's Campaign School including management of the budget and make budget projections
Collaborate with the LBJ School leadership and staff to ensure alignment and leverage institutional resources
Plan and execute seamless virtual and in-person training sessions for each cohort (approximately 60 individuals) of each LBJ Women's Campaign School class
Managing event logistics
Overseeing program curriculum with guidance from the advisory board
Developing course materials, serving as a lecturer, and moderating panels of guest speakers as needed
Running a world-class mentorship program, which includes curriculum development, mentor recruitment and stakeholder management
Designing and executing monitoring and evaluation strategy and communicating program impact
Ensuring continuous program improvement based on feedback and evaluation
Developing and managing annual admissions process for the program
Creatively seek and secure financial support from a wide range of sources
Steward long-term donor relationships and broaden revenue streams
Support and engage participants and alumni of the LBJ Women's Campaign School
Build upon the networks of the board and participants to recruit future cohorts
Build and maintain relationships with advisory board members, donors, event steering committee members, mentors, and community members to promote the LBJ Women's Campaign School and recruit program participants
Work with partners and mentors who share the campaign school's vision of lifting up women in politics to reach gender parity in the political arena; provide a platform for engaging prospective program participants, identify new and retain existing mentors, and provide the skills needed to run for public office or support candidates
Serve as a visible ambassador for the program
Organize and participate in events and panels that raise the profile of the LBJ Women's Campaign School
Oversee the work of the administrative program coordinator and senior student associate
As needed, recruit, hire, and provide professional development opportunities for staff
Work with key LBJ School Marketing and Communications staff to maintain the website, write press releases, and build a robust social media strategy
Effectively use social media, earned media, and paid media to raise the profile of the LBJ Women's Campaign School and recruit participants for future cohorts
Participate in the annual performance review process in accordance with University of Texas policies