Job Information
Case Western Reserve University Executive Director in Cleveland, Ohio
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The mission of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women at Case Western Reserve University is to support and empower women and promote gender equity through education, advocacy, and leadership. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the center Executive Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and provides overall leadership and administration of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, including staff and student supervision, resource management, university leadership in matters pertaining to women, and creation and oversight of programs related to women and gender issues. The executive director advises university partners regarding policies related to women and gender issues. The executive director also collaborates with schools and other university units, alumnae, donors, the Community Advisory Board, and the community. The executive director conducts and oversees community outreach and engages in ongoing development efforts to secure individual, grant, and endowment funding. The executive director is responsible for maintaining a work environment that is respectful and provides open communication, innovation, and teamwork.
As a student affairs professional at Case Western Reserve University, this position will be expected to contribute to building a welcoming and inclusive community, focus on the well-being of others, and encourage curiosity among those we serve.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead, supervise, manage and guide the planning of programs and events for the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, including but not limited to the biannual Women of Achievement luncheon, faculty and staff leadership programming, and programs for undergraduate and graduate students. (20%)
- Collaborate with schools and offices across campus to formulate policies and programs to benefit women, and promote and/or engage in research and curriculum development related to women and gender issues, including but not limited to, all schools (Engineering, Law, Medicine, Social Work, Management, Nursing, Dental Medicine, Arts and Sciences), the Career Center, University Health and Counseling Services, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the LGBT Center, International Student Resources and Engagement, the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities, the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Engagement, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and Office of the Provost. (20%)
- Provide strategic leadership and planning on women and gender issues within the university for the benefit of the entire community. (10%)
- Collaborate with university leaders to improve the climate for women faculty, staff and students at the university. (10%)
- Recruit, hire, and supervise professional staff and student interns. (10%)
Engage in fund development and public relations through strategic networks across the Case Western Reserve University alumnae community, professional advocates, and national leaders. (10%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborate and plan with the center's Community Advisory Board to support and advance the center's mission. (5%)
- Administer the center budget. (5%)
- Represent women's interests and the center in university committees and task forces. (5%)
- Oversee the creation and distribution of publications, including the e-newsletter, annual reports, brochures, and other products as needed. Oversee the center's website and social media presence. (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with center staff for leadership, supervision, and program management.
University: Frequent contact with university officers, and with staff and faculty throughout the university, for collaboration and promotion of the center¿s mission.
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