Program Director of Non-Profit Leadership and Community Partnerships

Position Summary

Serves as a visionary and collaborative member of the Dean’s Executive Team committed to advancing the Strategic Priorities of the GCSW and goals of the NLA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Leadership
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) program.
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for program growth, student engagement, and community impact.
  • Manage annual program goals, assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Ensure compliance with all Nonprofit Leadership Alliance program requirements and standards.
• Student Success & Workforce Development
  • Recruit, advise, mentor, and support students participating in the NLA.
  • Develop leadership development programming that prepares students for careers in nonprofit management and community leadership.
  • Expand workforce-aligned learning opportunities, including internships, certifications, leadership academies, and professional development workshops.
  • Coordinate career readiness programming including résumé reviews, interviewing, networking, and leadership skill development.
  • Track student outcomes related to certification, employment, and leadership placement.
• Community & Employer Partnerships
  • Build and sustain strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and community leaders.
  • Expand internship, practicum, and employment opportunities for students.
  • Collaborate with employers to identify emerging workforce needs and align educational programming accordingly.
  • Develop community advisory partnerships that strengthen nonprofit leadership education.
• Academic & Faculty Collaboration
  • Collaborate with faculty to integrate nonprofit leadership competencies into curriculum and experiential learning.
  • Support interdisciplinary programming with other colleges across the University.
  • Assist with assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Alumni & External Engagement
  • Develop a robust alumni network of nonprofit leaders.
  • Coordinate alumni mentoring and networking opportunities.
  • Organize annual nonprofit leadership events, speaker series, and recognition programs.
  • Represent the College within local, state, and national nonprofit organizations.
• Innovation & Strategic Initiatives
  • Identify emerging trends in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and social innovation.
  • Develop new partnerships and grant opportunities supporting nonprofit workforce development.
  • Collaborate on initiatives that strengthen civic engagement, community impact, and leadership development.
  • Support strategic initiatives aligned with the College's Charting Our Path to Excellence (COPE) strategic plan.

Additional Posting Information

The vision of the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) is shape the future of social work through innovative education, transformative research, and collaborative partnerships that advance workforce readiness, health, and community well-being.