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Senior Director of Inclusive Governance Programs
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Position Number: 5947155
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Business - Management

Senior Director of Inclusive Governance Programs

Position Title:
Senior Director of Inclusive Governance Programs

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range:

$92,305.00 - $102,800.00 /annual; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:
AnnualA. POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Director of Inclusive Governance is a member of the leadership team of the Leavey Executive Center (LEC), in the Leavey School of Business, at Santa Clara University. This person has administrative authority of the Center's inclusive governance program portfolio and is responsible for all aspects of program operations, stakeholder management, budget management, and new program innovation. This person ensures that the inclusive governance program portfolio is continually relevant to the modern corporate governance environment and reflects the high standards of excellence and values of the university. This position reports to the Executive Director of the LEC.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and direct programming related to inclusive governance and maintain standards of excellence for stakeholder engagement.

Ensure successful execution of all programs and efficient daily operation of the inclusive governance program team.
Lead innovation for existing and launch of new programs.
Set learning outcomes and success metrics for certificate programs and continuing education.
Ensure a positive experience for all program participants and potential participants, partners, sponsors, faculty, and volunteers.
Lead efforts to cultivate program alumni and volunteers.
Lead the growth of the LEC's inclusive governance fingerprint in the corporate governance ecosystem.

2. Oversee operations of the Institute and ensure a robust P&L.

Plan and implement an annual operating budget ensuring fiscal compliance and spending.
Develop data infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of the programs.
Create institutional procedures, operating workflows, reporting, and all other operations-related aspects of inclusive governance programs ensuring that they are efficient, productive, understood by all team members, and aligned with expectations of the operations of the LEC, the Leavey School of Business, and the University.
Work with Leavey Marketing & Communications team personnel, LEC team members, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and compliant marketing campaigns are in place for inclusive governance programs.
Direct efforts to connect the LEC's network in the corporate governance ecosystem to other parts of the LEC portfolio.

3. Lead and manage advisory boards of programs. This role will:

Serve as executive chair of program boards.
Prepare for and lead board meetings with elected board Chairs.
Develop strategic vision and direction, and establish annual goals and objectives for boards.
Advise and provide administrative support for boards and correlating committees.
Ensure compliance with and regular updating of advisory board governing documents.

4. Lead and manage research initiatives of the LEC's inclusive governance efforts.

Assess the corporate governance ecosystem on a continual basis and ensure a distinctive voice of the LEC's inclusive governance efforts.
Collaborate with internal SCU faculty as well as external research partners to produce relevant and practical insights to help drive the mission of the LEC's inclusive governance efforts.
Lead the creation of relevant internships, fellowships, and research projects related to the mission of the LEC's inclusive governance efforts.

5. Other work as assigned.

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Inclusive governance program team - (2 FT staff)
Student workers and interns as needed.
Future staff as required.

D. GENERAL GUIDELINES

Is confident and able to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate course of action.
Understands the needs of all stakeholders and identifies problems and possible solutions in service delivery.
Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.
Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services
Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.
Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.
Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions.
Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
Develops and implements guidelines to support program functions.

E. QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

Knowledge

Understanding the importance of building strong internal and external relationships.
Strong customer service orientation.
Strong communication skills (spelling, grammar, oral and written communication).
Professional and service oriented in approach to all contingencies.
Understanding of higher education, business education, executive education, learning and development, or corporate governance professions preferred.

Skills

Proven record of stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
Strong technical skills including data platforms, and Microsoft and Google products.
Strong people and team management skills.
Organized and flexible with ability to set priorities in a fast-paced and complex work environment.
Program or product creation skills preferred.

Abilities

Ability to work with confidential information.
Ability to handle extremely detailed information.
Ability to work effectively with senior-level executives.
Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment.

Education

Bachelors' degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

Years of Experience

Six to eight years of program management or student services related experience.

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
May be required to attend conference and training sessions, or work-related events within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
May be required to occasionally travel.

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment and may be allowed to work remotely up to 80% of time.
Heavy task and project oriented-work.
May experience frequent interruptions during work hours.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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