What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Growth Officer (Chief Revenue Officer) position at Constructive Dialogue?
About the Constructive Dialogue Institute
The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. We work with U.S. colleges and universities by providing curricular programming for students, professional development for faculty and staff, and strategic guidance to leadership. Our goal is to foster constructive dialogue at every level of the institution and to create the conditions for lasting organizational change. CDI was co-founded by psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the bestselling author of The Righteous Mind and The Anxious Generation.
CDI is at a pivotal moment of growth. In 2024, we more than doubled the number of partners we worked with, and we plan to double our reach again in 2025.
About the role
We are seeking a Chief Growth Officer to oversee CDI's growth in higher education. This role will report to CDI's Executive Director, be part of the leadership team, and oversee Partnership Development (Sales), Implementation (Account Management), and Marketing & Communications, with an emphasis on supporting and building up the latter two functions. The role will lead go-to-market strategic visioning and planning to help CDI achieve its earned revenue and strategic goals.
Your primary focus will be utilizing your deep expertise in go-to-market functions to establish strategy, guide and support the teams as they execute ongoing growth initiatives, and ensure they have the resources and direction needed to succeed. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with other department leads to maintain strategic alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Visioning & Planning :
- In collaboration with the Growth team and other functions, lead the development of a strategic vision and plan for how CDI will grow its impact, influence, and earned revenues
- Translate the strategic plan into direct initiatives to pursue or test the growth opportunities, ensuring buy-in within the organization
- Establish and monitor OKRs to align with the strategic plan, and ensure communication and enablement of those objectives
Marketing & Communications Strategy and Oversight :
Partnership Development :
Implementation and Account Management :
Thought Leadership & External Engagement :
Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Qualifications
8 years of leadership experience in the go-to-market functions of an organization, with a proven track record of leading and executing strategies across the entire customer / partner lifecycle, from lead generation and partnership development to implementation and renewals
Demonstrated success hiring, leading, and mentoring high-performing teams
Proven ability to proactively collaborate across departments and foster strong, cooperative relationships with colleagues
Extensive experience building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in higher education institutions and other organizations
Ability to navigate challenges with creativity and resilience
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to executives and large audiences (e.g conferences) in a variety of situations
Passion for CDI's mission of reducing polarization and promoting dialogue across differences
Benefits
Salary : $220,000 - $250,000
