Senior Associate Regional Director (Board, Leadership & Campus Engagement)

ADL•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Associate Regional Director directs the strategy, governance, and engagement of the Regional Board while overseeing volunteer leadership initiatives such as the Glass Leadership Institute (GLI). The role leads the region’s higher education strategy, cultivates relationships with university stakeholders, and manages the national campus report card process. The Director also collaborates with divisional teams to deliver educational programs, including Words to Action, and drives regional data collection, assessment platforms, and annual metrics reporting. The position is based in ADL’s Midwest region, with the location listed as Chicago, Illinois. ADL operates in a hybrid environment, and this role requires three days in the office. The position reports to the Deputy Regional Director. It may take on future supervision responsibilities. ADL is a nonprofit anti-hate organization founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all. Its work includes protecting, advocating, and educating through programs and services, including the use of technology and innovation.

Requirements

Significant professional experience in Board management and governance, volunteer leadership development, nonprofit management, program management, strategy implementation, organizational planning, or a related field.
Experience designing or managing leadership-development programs and building leadership pipelines.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Ability to develop and implement Board governance, engagement, and leadership strategies.
Demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate, engage, and develop volunteer leaders.
Strategic planning and strategy-execution skills, including translating organizational priorities into actionable plans, assessing progress and effectiveness, identifying obstacles, and recommending adjustments.
Organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain focus on strategic objectives.
Demonstrated relationship-management skills and the ability to build trust with senior volunteer leaders, Board members, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with and inspire senior leaders.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions while exercising sound judgment and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ADL, its mission, programs, and organizational structure.
Additional coursework, certification, or professional training in nonprofit management, Board governance, leadership development, organizational strategy, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Board leadership to develop and strengthen the Board’s vision, structure, engagement, and effectiveness.
Recruit, cultivate, develop, and support volunteer leaders throughout the Region.
Partner with Board committee chairs and staff liaisons to establish clear committee objectives, meaningful engagement opportunities, and alignment with regional priorities.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among Board committees and ADL teams.
Oversee, coordinate, and implement the Region’s Glass Leadership Institute program, ensuring its effectiveness, relevance, and alignment with regional and organizational objectives.
Support Spoke Markets in developing and strengthening local GLI and volunteer leadership programs.
Identify and cultivate emerging leaders and develop pathways for continued engagement and progression into regional and organizational leadership roles.
Collaborate with the Programs Director to coordinate and present ADL engagement programs and measure their impact and sustainability.
Lead the Region’s work on college and university campuses, building and maintaining relationships with administrators, students, Hillels, and Chabads.
Collaborate with the national campus team and report card schools to facilitate the campus report card process.
Build and maintain relationships with non-report card schools in Illinois and Wisconsin, establishing ADL as a resource.
Collaborate with Community Engagement Managers to build relationships with campus administrators and students throughout the Region.
Collaborate with the Assistant Regional Director for incident response on campus incidents.
Collaborate with the Division Programs Director to facilitate programming in the Region.
Support the Senior Regional Director in meeting regional goals for Words to Action.
Collaborate with internal teams to pilot, run, and present ADL products in the Region.
Drive regional data collection, assessment platforms, and annual metrics reporting.