What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director for Policy Engagement and Strategic Partnerships (Program Management Leader) position at Indiana University Bloomington?

Job Summary

The Director for Policy Engagement and Strategic Partnerships is a member of the senior staff team at the Hamilton Lugar School (HLS), reporting to the Dean of HLS. The Director's goal is to cultivate a comprehensive and dynamic environment that fosters student success and expands institutional opportunities in international affairs.

Department Specific Responsibilities

Develops and implements strategies to boost HLS engagement and visibility within the community of international policy practitioners, working closely with the Dean and Associate and Assistant Deans and senior staff.
Establishes, builds, and maintains partnerships with external organizations, including government agencies, NGOs, businesses, and other educational institutions.
Collaborates with HLS senior leadership to align partnership initiatives with the institution's strategic goals and enhance the practical and professional offerings of the school.
Represents HLS to a variety of external partners to facilitate communication, institutional partnerships, programmatic activities and student research and employment opportunities.
Engages in grant writing and fundraising to support policy engagement and experiential learning programs.
Leads HLS staff engagement with the schools D.C stakeholders.
Facilitates HLS connections to current policy topics and discussion with government agencies, legislators and other stakeholders.
Leads and manges a small staff team devoted to policy engagement and strategic partnerships.
Serves as the HLS staff lead for the Master of International Affairs program with the O'Neil School of Public and Environmental Affairs and help develop other policy relevant academic programs.
Manages and grows the HLS Global Leaders Forum in Washington D.C. ensuring its continued success and expansions.
Creates and manages opportunities for students to participate in field specific internships, fellowships, and projects with external partners.
Works with faculty to develop and expand co-curricular professional opportunities, ensuring alignment with curricular goals and enhancing student learning experiences.

Designs, implements, and as appropriate, leads other policy-related programs and initiatives, such as policy labs, workshops, short-courses, and seminars, that engage students and faculty in developing practical and professional skills relevant to international affairs.

Provides structured guidance and mentorship to students pursuing policy-related careers, helping them leverage HLS institutional partnerships and navigate academic and professional pathways, including through a limited number of regular office hours.

Uses data and feedback to continuously improve policy engagement programs and partnerships, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of students and external partners.

General Responsibilities

Provides highest level of operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff members to define program methodologies and standards; provides direction and guidance on high priority program operations / projects / initiatives.

Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing program timelines / deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project / multi-phase program initiatives.

Conducts a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, promotion, performance management, and dismissal.

Manages high level assignments and allocation of resources, including negotiating and coordinating initiatives that involve staff in other departments / areas / teams; may coordinate large-scale programs with a wide audiences in support of academic initiatives.

Makes budgetary recommendations / proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment.

Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry program standards, subject matter experts, best practices, and strategic marketing; responsible for the implementation of new protocols / procedures to address business needs.

Works collaboratively with other unit leaders, volunteers, students and / or faculty experts across departments in recommending standards, best practices, and related policies / procedures.

Prepares management reports and summaries for senior administration, executive, steering and advisory committees.

Acts as advisor to executive committees; serves on various university committees, communities of practice, and task forces related to program development, educational initiatives and institutional priorities.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree In related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

4 years Relevant experience

1 year of management experience

SKILLS

Required

Proficient communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent collaboration and team building skills

Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback

Instills commitment to organizational goals

Effective conflict management skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills

Builds and manages effective teams

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies Building

Bloomington Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Sr. Operational

FLSA : Exempt

Job Function : General Administration

Job Family : Program Management

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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