Executive Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possess a J.D., Ph.D., M.D., MBA or terminal degree.
• At least seven years of senior or executive leadership experience.
• Skilled in fundraising and development.
• Demonstrated expertise in program building and management, sponsored research, and academic administration.
• An innovative thinker in possession of independent judgment, accountability, impeccable integrity, sense of fairness, and expert experience in interactions with a diverse range of people and interests.
• The Institute seeks an individual who thrives in a team environment
• Should possess excellent communication, organizational, financial, and leadership skills
• Should be able to take initiative, implement vision, resolve problems, and advance the mission and vision of the Institute
• Should have experience and expertise collaborating with government agencies, international organizations, civil society or think tank partners
• Should also have successful experience in programming and convening both high-level and more localized events (such as roundtables, colloquia, and symposia)
• Will have knowledge of leading scholars, authors, and researchers in the field to build partnerships and collaborations
• Will have both national and global experience and will have previously served on a 501c3 board or boards, with an understanding of fiduciary responsibilities, organizational governance, delegation of responsibilities, and working with others in leadership
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with academic leaders, faculty, staff, donors and volunteers.
• Recruitment Management and Budgeting

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with expertise and additional training in medicine, political science, economics, public health, social determinants of health, bioethics, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning
• Supervising staff
• Fundraising
• Planning events, programs, and conferences
• Advancing sponsored research
• Developing publications
• Coordinating programs for students
• Rigorous stewardship of the Institute’s programs, activities, and finances
• Supervises 7 Center Directors
• Oversees administration, finance, communications, and other core responsibilities
• Engages in independent scholarly activities, including research and writing, lecturing, and occasional teaching, as appropriate
• Establish the Institute (or maintain the Institute’s reputation) as the leading local, national, and global voice in and convener of discussions and debates about health policy
• Spearhead the Institute’s fundraising and communications efforts
• Supervise many of the day-to-day functions of Institute staff, fellows, and students
• Develop and lead programming, as well as research activities and collect information about Institute activities and the activities of affiliated entities

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
• You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.