Constructive Dialogue Institute

Director

• Serve as the relationship owner for an assigned portfolio of confirmed campus package institutions
• Leverage subject matter expertise to manage the implementation cycle for assigned portfolio of partners, leading each partner through a planning process that results in a clear, concrete implementation plan for embedding CDI’s suite of offerings and resources within their campus community
• Provide consistent stewardship and support to each partner to ensure they are able to effectively implement CDI’s programs, identify and address challenges, and promote engagement, completion, and saturation
• Develop, in collaboration with other teams, and distribute resources that support partners in deepening their work with constructive dialogue
• Track per cycle and year-over-year implementation progress for partners using internal tools, such as HubSpot and Asana, ensuring data is accurate and accessible, and able to be monitored against OKRs and growth strategies
• Provide timely, professional, and tailored communications to partners, in the form of emails, newsletters, and other media
• Lead renewal strategy and contracting for individual portfolio of partners, contributing to an annual average of 85% retention for all partner accounts
• As needed, lead Professional Learning Communities and other Communities of Practice for partners
• At the direction of the Senior Director of Program Implementation, provide implementation support, including logistical and product support, for other partners within the Growth portfolio, such as workplaces, high schools, etc.
• Gather and analyze feedback, learnings, and data from partners throughout the year to provide a holistic view of assigned portfolio and recommendations for future work
• Develop subject matter expertise on higher education, particularly in the pathways in which CDI works, and constructive dialogue, and stay abreast of trends and developments in the field
• Support retention, renewal, and expansion efforts including contributing to the build and execution of renewal and partner retention strategies
• Identify process inefficiencies and areas for optimization in partnership management, implementation procedures, and implementation resources, and contribute to the development of resources and optimizations
• Coordinate implementation needs across multiple team members and departments, fostering collaboration, alignment, and shared understanding of processes, projects, and objectives
• Collaborate closely with Growth team members (Partnerships, Live Programs) and Product, Education, Research, and Operations teams to ensure seamless alignment of goals and effective execution of CDI programming
• Represent the voice of the partner and partner themes with other teams at CDI

Associate Director, Program Implementation

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Own CDI’s accounting function, including oversight of an external bookkeeping firm
• Oversee the monthly and year-end close process; ensure timely, accurate reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate and consistent revenue recognition across earned and contributed revenue
• Maintain and improve CDI’s accounting handbook
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure consistent application across the organization
• Oversee spend management, including procurement processes, approval workflows, and documentation
• Improve financial workflows and data quality by integrating and optimizing systems such as QBO, HubSpot, and Stripe
• Continuously identify opportunities to automate, integrate, and streamline key systems and processes
• Oversee expense tracking by program, grant, and donor restriction
• Partner with the Executive Director, VP of Development, and VP of Operations to prepare grant budgets and financial reports
• Ensure compliance with required registrations, filings, and reporting at the local, state, and federal levels
• Prepare monthly financial reports and insights for internal leadership
• Support the VP of Operations with forecasting, dashboards and cash flow monitoring
• Manage organizational insurance policies, renewals, and documentation
• Oversee vendor and sales contracting processes, templates, and coordination with other teams
• Support the annual audit and Form 990 process in partnership with the VP of Operations and external firms

Director of Finance

Content Writer

• Lead the drafting and revising of LOIs, proposals, and grant reports; synthesize inputs from staff; and help ensure that all materials reflect CDI’s voice and nonpartisan approach.
• Tailor tone and style to different funders and contexts.
• Translate complex or sensitive program information into clear, compelling narrative.
• Review and strengthen budget narratives for clarity and alignment with proposal content.
• As needed, contribute to additional written materials such as donor updates, impact reports, or similar materials.
• Consolidate inputs from CDI staff into coherent and compelling drafts.
• Work from templates, style guides, outlines, and past examples with minimal oversight.
• Ensure all materials reflect accurate and up-to-date program information.

Grant Writer

Program Manager

• Maintain Asana projects, task lists, and documentation to ensure visibility and accountability across teams
• Coordinate activities for complex projects involving campus stakeholders, keeping efforts organized, on schedule, and aligned with project goals
• Manage project communication, including drafting and responding to emails on behalf of CDI staff to ensure timely and professional correspondence
• Design and refine processes (e.g., interview workflows, documentation templates) to improve coordination, consistency, and efficiency across projects
• Tailor and format presentation slides and partner materials to align with school contexts and project needs
• Collaborate with CDI staff to refine and version content while maintaining consistency with organizational voice and style
• Prepare and package materials for workshops, proposals, and partner meetings
• Maintain organized, up-to-date files and records of all program content and materials
• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and schedule partner engagements
• Track decision making and action items and follow-up tasks

Associate Director, Program Implementation

Director of Finance

Grant Writer

Program Manager – Culture Change