VP of Leadership Programs

• Lead CDI's portfolio of executive programs including the Leadership Institute, professional learning communities, and leadership coaching engagements.
• Define the strategic direction of CDI's executive programming and drive continuous evolution based on partner outcomes and field needs.
• Own recruitment strategy for leadership programs, collaborating with the Partnerships team to identify prospective campuses and close partnerships.
• Represent CDI at the highest levels, serving as a thought leader on leadership development and culture change in higher education.

This role equips university presidents and senior leaders with the skills to build campus cultures that support constructive dialogue, open inquiry, and free expression, fostering lasting organizational change in higher education.

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in leadership development, organizational change, higher education strategy, or a related field.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams in higher education and advanced degree required (PhD, EdD, MBA, MPP, or related).
• Executive presence and extensive experience working directly with presidents, provosts, and other senior institutional leaders.
• Experience designing leadership development, executive programs, or organizational change initiatives.

Full-time, flexible schedule within U.S. time zones; remote position based in the U.S.; anticipated travel approximately 6 times per year.

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-partisan, non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference, working with U.S. colleges and universities.