Constructive Dialogue Institute

VP of Leadership Programs

Constructive Dialogue Institute

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead CDI’s portfolio of executive programs, including the Leadership Institute, professional learning communities, and leadership coaching engagements.
  • Oversee program planning, delivery, and continuous improvement across the executive programs portfolio.
  • Define the strategic direction of CDI's executive programming, driving continuous evolution based on partner outcomes and field needs.
  • Develop curricula, frameworks, and tools that translate CDI’s research and institutional experience into practical strategies for campus leaders.
  • Ensure consistent program quality and participant experience across CDI’s executive programs.
  • Lead and develop a team to support program design, delivery, and partner engagement.
  • Own recruitment strategy for CDI's leadership programs, including collaborating with the Partnerships team to identify prospective campuses, leading recruitment meetings, and closing partnerships.
  • Develop and maintain recruitment materials, including pitch decks and one-pagers.
  • Represent CDI at the highest levels — including conferences, leadership forums, media engagements, and high-stakes institutional partnerships.
  • Serve as a thought leader on leadership development and culture change in higher education, contributing to CDI's public profile and credibility in the field.
  • Identify and cultivate strategic external partnerships that expand CDI's reach and institutional influence.

Requirements

  • 12-15 years of relevant experience in leadership development, organizational change, higher education strategy, or a related field
  • Experience working with senior leadership teams in higher education
  • Advanced degree required (PhD, EdD, MBA, MPP, or related)
  • Experience leading complex programs that engage senior leaders and drive organizational change.
  • Extensive experience working directly with presidents, provosts, and other senior institutional leaders and facilitating high-level discussions.
  • Ability to navigate complex organizations and help leaders translate ideas into implementation.
  • Experience building and leading teams; ability to operate effectively as a senior individual contributor while the function scales.
  • Familiarity with the political and institutional challenges facing higher education.
  • Experience designing leadership development, executive programs, or organizational change initiatives.
Benefits
  • Compensation — $180,000 - $200,000
  • A Mission-Driven Culture — we practice what we preach, so our work culture is characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness.
  • Remote-First — CDI was founded as a remote-first organization, and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances.
  • Unlimited PTO — as well as 13 company holidays.
  • Remote Work Support — up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment (like desks, chairs, or webcams) and up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses.
  • Other Benefits — employer-supported health, vision and dental plans, subsidized parental leave, 3% 401k match, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, $1,000 annual professional development budget.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
leadership developmentorganizational changeprogram planningcurriculum developmentstrategic directionprogram deliverypartner engagementrecruitment strategyexecutive program designhigh-level facilitation
Soft Skills
team leadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingthought leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityinfluencenegotiation
Certifications
PhDEdDMBAMPP