JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Leadership Development, will work with clients (districts, states, universities, non-profits) around the United States to design and implement locally responsive and customized leadership development solutions rooted in our proven model and expertise.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitates, co-facilitates and/or participates on teams to design programs, curriculum, tools and other resources that meet the client needs and all NYCLA standards for quality curriculum design
Manages project staff (1-5 members per project) against project plan/deliverables and budget
Manages budgets by monitoring expenses and staff time and reporting budget variances to Engagement Owner
Provides project management including handling scheduling, logistics, and general communication to project team
Tracks and reports progress against project plans and deliverables, highlighting emerging challenges and opportunities
Assesses, gathers team input, and facilitates team discussions on quality of deliverables and overall engagement and provides quality updates to Engagement Owner/Service/Practice Area Lead
Responsible for significant decisions affecting work delivery or budget (e.g., changes in project staffing or team roles, changes in work delivery that incur unbudgeted costs, etc.)
Plays a significant role in client management including managing client interactions and continuously assessing client needs and recommending revisions as needed to scope of work and budgets
Independently, or in collaboration with team members, documents and archives the curriculum, agendas and activities designed by the project teams
Creates, edits and disseminates electronic and print materials for project team meetings and sessions
Uses internal databases and resources to support project management
Contributes to business and partnership development activities including helping to identify emerging needs among existing clients and the market at large
Contributes to the development of systems and processes to ensure on-budget, on-time, quality and well-documented delivery of projects for clients
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 5 years work experience in education/consulting or project management
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as an effective team member
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams
Exemplary writing and communication skills
Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability to travel frequently
Valid driver’s license
Key Competencies
Demonstrating solid Judgment
Managing execution
Taking Initiative
Focusing on outcomes by being accountable
Establishing and cultivating relationships
Influencing People through effective communication
Situationally adaptable
SALARY & BENEFITS:
The NYC Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and comprehensive benefits including a generous paid time off package and a fully employer funded health/dental/vision plans.
LOCATION:
The NYC Leadership Academy is conveniently located in Long Island City, Queens. Long Island City is located only minutes outside of Manhattan and is easily accessible via seven subway lines (7, E, G, & M), the Long Island Rail Road, numerous bus lines and a ferry landing at Queens West providing service to Midtown, Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Qualified candidates may apply by emailing their resume, cover letter with salary requirements and all other applicable information to jobs@nycleadershipacademy.orgwith(Director of Leadership Development (candidate name) in the subject line.
NYC Leadership Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe that diversity within our staff contributes to our team’s effectiveness to our overall success