Deputy Director, Studies Operations

Overview

CFR's David Rockefeller Studies Program is one of the country's largest foreign policy think tanks with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Director of Studies office manages and administers staffing, budgeting, and developing and implementing departmental procedures for the Studies Program. The deputy director will work under the direction of the senior vice president and the managing director for studies operations to help support the wide range of department activities.

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Working to build a collegial and collaborative culture within Studies and more broadly across CFR, including meeting with Studies department staff regularly to answer and resolve questions, including, but not limited to, professional development, roundtables, budgets, and various CFR technology and procedures
• In conjunction with Director of Studies staff and others, developing and implementing Studies policies and procedures to ensure smooth running of the department
• Working collaboratively with other departments on the implementation of new technologies, including digital products, and other initiatives
• Overseeing onboarding and training for new employees, including interviewing finalist candidates and reviewing testing for approximately ten to twenty positions a year, as well as administering the initial and annual performance review process in coordination with Human Resources
• Working proactively and collaboratively with others to strengthen employee effectiveness and help resolve employee relations issues
• Managing all junior and mid-level staffing arrangements
• Performing other related duties as needed

Qualifications

Education

BA degree with high academic credentials, and/or strong experience in a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 or more years nonprofit management experience. Some human resources experience preferred
• Strong project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well independently and be a proactive and collaborative member of a team

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Flexible, positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Outstanding professional judgment and demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with a range of technological platforms

Required Application Materials

Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Compensation and Benefits

The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000 depending on experience.

In addition to competitive salaries, the Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

About CFR

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000