Director of Public Liberal Arts

6 days ago


Asheville, North Carolina, United States University of North Carolina Asheville Full time
Job Summary

The University of North Carolina Asheville seeks a highly experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Executive Director of COPLAC. This is a full-time administrative position based in-person on the campus of UNC Asheville.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and direction to achieve the organization's mission, goals, and strategies.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of a small office.
  • Shape COPLAC's programming and initiatives.
  • Garners external funding and resources.
  • Foster and sustain effective initiatives to advance the public liberal arts sector.
Requirements
  • Possession of a terminal degree.
  • Extensive high-level leadership roles in academia, consortia, and/or foundations/philanthropies.
  • Clear evidence of:
    • a strategic thinker, a high degree of autonomy, a collaborative spirit, collegiality, and self-motivation;
    • emotional intelligence and proven experience building strong, collaborative teams;
    • an ability to engage in entrepreneurial activity, including, but not limited to, grant development, fundraising, developing alternative funding streams, expanding membership;
    • an energizing spirit for connecting COPLAC to national, consortial, and professional organizations, collaborating on program development, and establishing organizational effectiveness that also distinguishes COPLAC from other higher education consortia;
    • an understanding of and commitment to the liberal arts and public education;
    • a capacity for re-establishing and then amplifying the value proposition of membership in COPLAC;
    • a record of successful problem-solving, strategic planning, and budget management (currently ~$300K annually).
What We Offer

The University of North Carolina Asheville offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment.



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