Managing Director (Program Management Leader)

Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, within the first-of-its-kind Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, invites applications for the full-time position of Managing Director.

Job Summary

For over a decade, Lake Institute has engaged scholars, practitioners, and communities to foster a greater understanding of the ways in which faith inspires and informs generosity. To fulfill this mission, the Managing Director builds external relationships and ensures alignment across all aspects of Lake Institute's resources, educational Programs, and public engagement.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Represents Lake in diverse external contexts and develops new partnerships with national philanthropic and nonprofit organizations and/or inter-religious organizations
• Strengthens relationships among internal divisions and develops practices to encourage mutual learning and creativity across units in the school and campus
• Supervises Associate Directors (Operations, Research, Education, Engagement); clarifies, communicates, and applies Lake's financial model and decision-making priorities across internal divisions
• Ensures that resource development is staffed or supported through external contractors; potentially, contributes to resource development by taking lead on specific projects
• Leads team on event planning for public Programs such as Lake Lecture and Distinguished Visitors; Identifies strategic opportunities for additional convening and works with Executive Director on plan for public engagement
• Provide leadership in strategic operations
• Developments and learning

General Responsibilities

• Provides highest level of operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff members to define program methodologies and standards
• Provides direction and guidance on high priority program operations/projects/initiatives
• Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing program timelines/deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project/multiphase program initiatives
• Conducts a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, promotion, performance management, and dismissal
• Manages high level assignments and allocation of resources, including negotiating and coordinating initiatives that involve staff in other departments/areas/teams
• May coordinate large-scale Programs with a wide audience in support of academic initiatives
• Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment
• Researches and stays up to date on new industry program standards, subject matter experts, best practices, and strategic marketing; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs
• Works collaboratively with other unit leaders, volunteers, students and/or faculty experts across departments in recommending standards, best practices, and related policies/procedures
• Prepares management reports and summaries for senior administration, executive, steering and advisory committees; acts as advisor to executive committees; serves on various university committees, communities of practice, and task forces related to program development, educational initiatives and institutional priorities

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years of experience
• 1 year of management experience

Preferred

• Experience in teaching, training, and administration

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient in communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Effective conflict management skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Builds and manages effective teams

Preferred

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional development processes
• Deadline-driven, creative, collaborative
• Ability to independently drive projects with multiple stakeholders

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$110,000 - $120,000 per year based on experience

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Sr. Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Program Management
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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