"Director of University Programs"

Scale university partnerships beyond journalism schools. Build diverse institutional relationships, drive revenue, and expand student engagement.

Partnership Development & Growth

• Expand and diversify university partnerships, with intentional focus on HBCUs, community colleges, and regional public universities
• Cultivate relationships with decision-makers across diverse academic units: provosts' offices, academic departments, research institutes, student affairs, engagement offices
• Serve as primary liaison to Development team, contributing to fundraising strategy, proposal development, and donor stewardship
• Build strategic alliances with professional associations and academic networks to amplify reach
• Design tiered partnership models accommodating varying institutional capacities and interests

Strategic Vision & Innovation

• Design flexible, scalable partnership models that serve universities across all disciplines— emphasizing growth beyond journalism schools
• Lead the evolution of three complementary initiatives: Civic Journalism Hub (supporting journalism students and schools), Purpose Project (engaging broad student audiences seeking connection and civic identity), and Bridge Project (connecting researchers, journalists, and communities)
• Position journalism as a framework for critical inquiry on pressing issues: climate change, artificial intelligence, public health, democracy, and more
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set strategic direction and ensure alignment with organizational mission

Program Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a 3-person team (Manager and Coordinator), setting clear priorities and fostering professional growth
• Oversee portfolio spanning membership programs, student fellowships, engagement initiatives, and cross-sector collaborations
• Ensure program quality while encouraging experimentation and innovation
• Coordinate with Engagement, Editorial, Communications, Development, and Operations teams

Financial & Administrative Leadership

• Oversee program budgets ensuring alignment with strategic goals and grant deliverables
• Develop diversified revenue models: membership fees, program fees, sponsorships, grants
• Monitor sustainability and recommend strategic adjustments
• Contribute to annual planning and evaluation processes