Executive Director of the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability

Executive Director of the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability Wake Forest University seeks a transformational leader to serve as the next Executive Director of the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, with a start date of July 1, 2026. The Executive Director will join a vibrant community of over 100 teacher‑scholars across our campuses and will bring a strong commitment to advancing innovative research, experiential learning, and technology and policy solutions to address global challenges in environment and sustainability. Location: Winston‑Salem, NC Open Date: Oct 23, 2025 Key Responsibilities: Shape and implement the vision, priorities, and strategic plan for the Center and inspire internal and external constituencies; Raise funds, steward resources, strengthen and diversify revenues, control costs, and develop a sustainable economic model for the Center; Coordinate with University leadership to establish Wake Forest as a national center of excellence in environment and sustainability matters; Promote and facilitate pedagogical, intellectual, and creative excellence; Partner with faculty across the College and University to deliver distinctive educational experiences; Organize efforts to collaborate with research and policy initiatives in support of the Center's mission; Enhance the Center's visibility by participating in public conversations about local, national, and global issues; Attract, recruit, develop, and retain staff and program directors on behalf of the Center; Work collaboratively and closely with University partners (Alumni Engagement, Provost Office, Development) to enhance current programs and identify broad and granular ways to engage all constituents with the University in meaningful ways; and Oversee and ensure accreditation, program review, and other processes that are important for the continuous improvement of the program; Meet departmental expectations for teaching, service, and scholarship at a reduced load considering the added responsibilities of a Center Director. Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: PhD or appropriate terminal degree in environmental science, political science, engineering, economics, management, or a related field Exceptional scholarship in environmental science, sustainability and/or a related field Experience in leadership roles in a related field Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies within and outside the university Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Proven ability to fundraise and garner resources 10+ years of experience in leadership roles in activities related to the environment, resource conservation, sustainability, renewable energy, corporate social responsibility, or social and environmental justice Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758‑4700. For application details, contact the Search Committee co‑chairs: Miles Silman (silmanmr@wfu.edu) and Kimberley McAllister (mcallik@wfu.edu). Submit files via https://hr.wfu.edu/careers and select Faculty Openings under Careers at Wake Forest University. Application review begins on December 1, 2025. Application materials should be compiled as a single PDF. #J-18808-Ljbffr