What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director position at The Hunt Institute?
At an exciting inflection point in our history, The Hunt Institute’s team is rapidly expanding and frequently looking for passionate individuals to join our team. All positions will be based in The Institute’s Cary, North Carolina office.
Position : Managing Director
Location : Cary, NC
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Job Id : 138
of Openings : 1
Managing Director
The Hunt Institute’s mission is to provide unbiased research, technical expertise, and learning opportunities that equip and empower educators and policymakers to drive equitable reforms and become audacious champions for education. Since its establishment in 2001, the organization has emerged as a recognized and credible leader in the movement to transform American public education and a go-to source for reliable, objective, and timely information. The Institute works at the intersection of education policy and politics, supporting state and national officials and empowering them to drive education reform. Its mandate is to inspire and equip elected officials and senior policymakers to make informed decisions that improve the lives of all children. The Institute’s primary audience consists of governors, legislators, and other elected and state-level policymakers.
To apply, please complete the online application, submit a cover letter, along with a résumé. Positions are open until filled. No phone calls, please.
What you will do :
The Hunt Institute’s Managing Director (Director) will serve as a critical member of The Hunt Institute’s Leadership team. The ideal candidate will work in partnership with The Institute’s other Managing Director to articulate and implement the strategic vision across the organization. In this role, The Director will function as a trusted thought partner and team leader overseeing a portfolio of programs and services while providing guidance to teams.
The Managing Director will bring a passion for legislative and education policy issues, keeping abreast of trends and developments to ensure programs are innovative and impactful in accordance with grant deliverables and in alignment with The Hunt Institute’s core beliefs. In this role the Managing Director will not only oversee a portfolio of programs and services but will provide guidance, mentoring, and professional development to The Institute’s teams. The ideal candidate will set up and monitor structures for team accountability; evaluate the effectiveness of programs; help to grow and diversify funding and continue to raise The Institute’s profile through external communications and partnerships.
We are seeking a strong established leader with at least 10 years of documented success designing efficient processes, and thoughtfully scaling impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a servant leader who is committed to the mission and skilled in developing highly functional teams. The Managing Director will be based out of The Institute’s office in Cary, North Carolina.
Position duties include but are not limited to :
Accountability, Team Management, and Organizational Strategy
- Provide leadership and oversight in the overall development, strategic planning, program delivery and management of several of The Institute’s teams.
- In collaboration with a Managing Director counterpart, work closely with the directors and deputy directors to build their skills and confidence so that they can mentor, encourage and motivate all team members. Provide mentorship and guidance on how to improve program management and team performance.
- Set up accountability systems and nurture a growing sense of ownership within the team to ensure continued delivery of high-caliber programming in “The Hunt Way”.
- Enforce and support a high-performing culture, in service of an equitable education for all public school children.
- Foster a team-centered environment that inspires collaboration and supports all colleagues in leveraging their passions towards advancement of The Hunt Institute’s core mission.
- Deploy resources efficiently and effectively to meet The Institute’s goals, balancing workloads and competing agendas.
- Create, leverage and steward strong relationships and partnerships to advance the work and impact of each of the five key policy areas and the overall work of The Institute.
- Ensure the design and development of major convenings, virtual engagements, curricula, learning experiences and research materials are tailored specifically for the participants to be served (i.e., legislators, policymakers, educators, etc.) and are in alignment with The Institute’s equity initiatives.
- Represent and speak on behalf of The Institute in relevant and strategic convenings, committees and panels.
- Instill a sense of accountability among team members by modeling tight oversight of individual and organization performance standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Program Oversight and Evaluation
Qualifications
Work Schedule
This position is based out of The Hunt Institute’s physical office at 4000 Centregreen Way, Cary, NC 27513, in office Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Work from home office on Thursdays. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required.
Benefits and Compensation
The Hunt Institute offers competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental and vision and a 401(k) plan with an employer matching contribution policy.
We feel passionate about equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one vehicle to achieve that. The salary recruitment range for this position is : $129,684-$155,620.80.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At The Hunt Institute, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
At The Hunt Institute, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation.
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Salary : $129,684 - $155,621