Senior Director, Institute of Coaching

Mass General Brigham • Belmont, CA

12h • Remote

About The Position

The Institute of Coaching (IOC) is a professional association committed to advancing the science and practice of coaching. Based at McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School and member of Mass General Brigham, the Institute is supported operationally by Parthenon Management Group (PMG). IOC bridges scientific research and coaching practice through research-informed education, professional development, scholarly publications, research grants, and a global membership community. IOC’s governance model ensures scientific rigor, educational excellence, operational feasibility, institutional alignment, and long-term sustainability. Volunteer leaders play a vital role in stewarding IOC’s mission and shaping its future impact. The Sr. Director serves as IOC’s senior leader, accountable for the vision, quality, and coherence of all educational programming. The Sr. Director ensures that IOC’s offerings reflect professional best practices, integrate scientific insight, and advance IOC’s mission and reputation. In collaboration with PMG’s Association Manager, the Sr. Director’s leadership helps guide and inform the operations including education and programming, membership, sponsorship, marketing, finance, development, and volunteer engagement.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a discipline within the scope of the coaching field such as psychology, social psychology, or psychotherapy, or healthcare, or organizational behavior
• Proof of active coaching certification through specific certifying bodies OR at least ten years experience in coaching practice, coach training and/or coach mentoring
• Candidates may be eligible for a faculty appointment contingent upon all requirements being met and provided they hold a Doctoral degree in a discipline aligned with the Department of Psychology and the academic mission of the Harvard Faculty of Medicine

Nice To Haves

• Participates as a member of the Institute Leadership Council (ILC), contributing to long-range strategy, institutional alignment, and reputational leadership
• Chairs the Coaching Leaders Group (CLG) and is accountable for its effectiveness and outcomes
• Participates as a member of the Operations Leaders Group (OLG) to ensure alignment between educational priorities, operational feasibility, and execution
• Serves in a consulting capacity to scientific or advisory bodies as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Sets educational vision, strategy, and quality standards for IOC
• Serves as final decision authority for educational content approval
• Chairs and leads the Coaching Leaders Group (CLG)
• Guides and supports volunteer educators and content leaders
• Ensures alignment between educational programs and IOC’s long-range strategy
• Collaborates closely with the Association Manager to guide and inform operations supporting the Institute
• Collaborates closely with the Director of Research to integrate science into education
• Serves as the primary academic liaison to other governance bodies and PMG
• Serves as a visible external leader and ambassador for IOC’s educational mission
• Supports sponsor engagement, partnerships, and external relationships in collaboration with PMG and IOC leadership
• Participates in fundraising efforts for the Institute, coordinated through the MGB Development department
• Contributes to budget planning and fiscal stewardship related to educational programming, in coordination with PMG and the OLG
• Participates in conference planning activities

Benefits

• Mass General Brigham Competency Framework defines observable and measurable skills and behaviors critical for successful performance at each job level.
• Competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree