Executive Director Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

Executive Director 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 242 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

Overview:

The Executive Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Program. The James Madison Program has 7 staff members, hosts 12-16 visiting faculty and post-doctoral fellows each academic year, offers numerous public and private events, and administers a robust undergraduate fellowship program. In addition, the program hosts four residential summer programs and sponsors courses in the Department of Politics and the University’s Freshman Seminars Program.

Responsibilities:

Oversight and day-to-day administration of the program to include : 1. Hire and supervising Program staff 2. Collaborate with Director and Program staff to create content for yearly public events and conferences 3. Administer the Program’s faculty led initiatives 4. Oversee the execution of program events by staff 5. Direct communications initiatives; including podcast, newsletter, and donor outreach. 6. Represent the Director and the Program on and off campus 7. Collaborate with the Director on all sensitive matters pertaining to the the execution of the Program’s mission Fundraising and budget responsibilities to include: 1. Prepare grant proposals and travel to foundations when necessary 2. Support the Program’s fundraising activities; maintain regular, positive relationships with donors and potential donors 3. Report budgetary matters to Executive Committee and Advisory Council 4. Administer the program’s budget in consultation with the Program Manager Administer the Post-doctoral and Visiting Fellows program as follows: 1. Collaborate with the Director, Assistant Director, and the faculty selection committee to review yearly candidate applications 2. Collaborate with the Assistant Director to provide guidance for the fellows’ research, publication agendas, and job applications Offer James Madison Program sponsored courses by teaching in the department of politics or the University’s freshman seminar program 1. Publish research and make contributions to an academic discipline related to the Program’s mission 2. Maintain contacts with outside scholars in the humanities and social sciences, particularly in the fields of constitutional studies, American political thought, and political theory. 3. Maintain contacts with leaders at programs, departments, and institutes across the higher education landscape whose missions resemble the James Madison Program’s mission 4. Support Undergraduate Programs Coordinator in development of content for student programming 5. Teach courses in the Department of Politics and the Freshman Seminar Program when available

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

Terminal degree in Politics, Law, or other politics-related fields Experience in program administration in a higher education setting -Excellent research and writing skills -Record of politics-related scholarly publications, both articles and books Demonstrated expertise in American political institutions and American and Western political thought The successful candidate must be well organized, attentive to detail, and able to respond to deadlines in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students Experience supporting development and fundraising initiatives Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above. The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours:

36.25 Eligible for

Overtime:

No Benefits Eligible:

Yes Probationary Period:

180 days Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail):

No Physical Capacity Exam Required:

No Valid Driver’s License Required:

No Experience Level:

Mid-Senior Level :

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