Executive Director

Company: Yale University
Location: New Haven
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

84226BRUniversity Job TitleDirector, YCEIBargaining UnitNone - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Work LocationMedical School Campus350 George StWork ModelOn-sitePosition Focus:The Executive Director will report directly to the Center's Director and be responsible for developing and aligning strategy across all functions and leading partnerships regarding current and emerging business opportunities. This position is responsible for facilitating the development of strategy to support the organization's mission, increase revenues, optimize operating margins and engender innovative thinking that facilitates high quality services with sustainable social impact.

The ED will be a strategic, creative -thinker with a proven ability to see the big picture and set imperatives, take initiative to create opportunities and get results. S/he -will have direct management responsibilities for the following strategic functions and their managing directors: Develop and articulate the strategic plan for scaling the Center's evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning, RULER, and create a process to facilitate and collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders. Communicate, translate, and coach the organization's mission, purpose and strategies into actionable priorities up, down and across all functions and departments. Focus on the mid to long-term relevance, sustainability and social impact versus the immediate, day-to-day operations. Be the executive representative externally to facilitate the integration of all alliances and partnerships at a strategic level. Create and maintain an integrated system of practical performance goals, measures and milestones to align with mission and strategy for each organizational function. Implement management controls, a dashboard and reporting procedures to ensure that the management team, funders, and advisory board have up to date awareness of all core business, revenue and strategic issues. Evaluate legal entities, business development, new business ventures and the continued development of the existing organizational structure and capacity for alignment with mission, vision and goals. Employ market and data analysis of new markets, new innovations, and possible mergers, partnership and acquisitions to evaluate, test and adapt the strategic plan. Monitor and identify trends and changes in the environment for opportunities and challenges to the strategic plan. Provide advice and consultation as needed to the strategic composition and roles of any future board of directors or sub-committees.1. Develop and articulate the strategic plan for RULER and create a process to facilitate and collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders. 2. Communicate, translate, and coach the organization's mission, purpose, and strategies into actionable priorities up, down and across all functions and departments. 3. Focus on the mid to long-term relevance, sustainability, and social impact versus the immediate, day-to-day operations.4. Be the executive representative externally to facilitate the integration of all alliances and partnerships at a strategic level. 5. Create and maintain an integrated system of practical performance goals, measures, and milestones to align with mission and strategy for each organizational function. 6. Implement management controls, a dashboard and reporting procedures to ensure that the management team, funders, and advisory board have up to date awareness of all core business, revenue, and strategic issues. 7. Evaluate legal entities, business development, new business ventures and the continued development of the existing organizational structure and capacity for alignment with mission, vision, and goals. 8. Employ market and data analysis of new markets, new innovations, and possible mergers, partnership, and acquisitions to evaluate, test and adapt the strategic plan. 9. Monitor and identify trends and changes in the environment for opportunities and challenges to the strategic plan. 10. Provide advice and consultation as needed to the strategic composition and roles of any future board of directors or sub-committees.Required Education and ExperienceMasters' Degree in Business or related field and 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Skill/Ability 1:Demonstrated success creating marketing/sales plans with measurable results.Required Skill/Ability 2:7+ years of professional experience with at least 5+ years of experience in business strategy. Commitment to and passion for the Center's mission.Required Skill/Ability 3:Excellence in organizational management with the ability to develop high-performing teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.Required Skill/Ability 4:Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive relationships across a wide variety of individuals and groups, both internally and externally.Required Skill/Ability 5:Excellent communication and public speaking skills, a talented storyteller with an ability to persuade and inspire others and to engender loyalty and respect across a wide range of stakeholders.Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:Experience with educational products/services and/or experience working in an educational environment.NoNoDrug ScreenNoHealth ScreeningNoAll candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
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Posting DisclaimerThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.EEO Statement:University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
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