Director of Programs and Operations - Associated Colleges of the South

Company: Emory University
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Discover Your Career at Emory UniversityEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.DescriptionThe Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) seeks a strategic higher education leader to develop and direct collaborative programs and provide operational management of our regional consortium. This individual will play a key leadership role in supporting our network of private institutions committed to excellence in residential liberal arts education. The Director will work closely with a small virtual team of ACS colleagues and engage with senior leaders across member campuses. This is a fully remote position, with some travel to member campuses and events required (approximately 10%).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Program Development & Management:

• Oversee the administration of ACS initiatives, such as the Mellon-funded ACS Academic Leadership Fellows Program, ensuring grant compliance and valuable engagement for participating institutions.
• Work with the President and team to design, launch, and staff collaborative programs that support ACS's mission to advance excellence in residential liberal arts education.
• Build and leverage relationships with ACS member institutions to ensure input in program design and alignment with campus priorities and needs.
• Ensure regular evaluation and continuous improvement of ACS activities.Operations Management:
  • Support the President in developing strategies for resource allocation and long-term financial sustainability.
  • Supervise ACS bookkeeping and finance manager.
  • Monitor spending against budget, ensuring accountability and compliance.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, including supporting team collaboration, project coordination, and communication across the virtual ACS team.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Ph.D. or terminal degree and minimum of 7 years of experience in program management, preferably in higher education or a nonprofit setting.
    • Demonstrated experience with grant administration and compliance.
    • Strong management skills, including budget development and oversight.
    • Proven ability to engage and collaborate with high-level stakeholders, including academic leaders and senior administrators.
    • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, remote work environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities faced by private higher education institutions in the South.
      • Experience developing programs that promote teaching excellence, leadership development, or student success.
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