Director, William D. Ruckelshaus Center

Key Opportunities and Challenges

• Address widespread discord and polarization in the nation
• Craft the environment and vision for the next generation of work
• Lead the Center in setting a powerful example for bringing people together
• Create mutually agreeable solutions for the public good

About the Role

The William D. Ruckelshaus Center seeks an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the next Director. The Center envisions a future where government leaders, policy makers, and community members routinely employ tools of collaborative decision-making to design, conduct, and implement successful public policy processes.

Responsibilities

• Represent a committed partnership between Washington State University and the University of Washington
• Build on the unique strengths of the two universities to assist public, non-profit, tribal, private sector, and other community leaders in their efforts to build consensus-based solutions, resolve conflict, and create positive impact around vexing public policy issues
• Design and advance collaborative problem-solving processes to address public policy issues, opportunities, and conflicts
• Improve public policy development and program implementation in the Pacific Northwest region to positively impact Washington residents
• Advance the teaching, outreach, and research missions of the two universities by helping to bring deeper knowledge of statewide, regional, and community policy issues to the universities
• Build capacity for problem solving by developing relationships across sectors and industries, conducting evaluative projects, providing student internships, and actively participating in national associations with similar collaborative governance vision and goals

Requirements

• Experience in leadership roles within collaborative governance frameworks
• Strong understanding of public policy issues and processes
• Ability to foster collaboration and consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage and grow a team
• Knowledge of higher education and government systems

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public policy, public administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and communities
• Track record of successful project management and leadership

Skills

• Collaborative problem-solving skills
• Strategic planning and execution
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Grant writing and fundraising

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to a supportive and collaborative team

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexibility in scheduling is available to accommodate the needs of the position and the organization.

Contact

To inquire about this opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter via email to [email protected] or call [phone number].

Application Instructions

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, and CVs with cover letters should be submitted via email to [email protected] or call [phone number].

For More Information

For additional information about the William D. Ruckelshaus Center and the Director position, please visit our website at www.imsearch.com/search-detail/8468.