Vice President, Community Engagement and Impact

Internet2

Senior executive leading community engagement and impact strategy for a non-profit technology company. Focusing on cybersecurity infrastructure and partnerships with universities and institutions.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, technology roadmap, and long‑term strategic plan.
Identify emerging needs and opportunities across higher education, MSIs, research organizations, federal agencies, community anchor institutions, and industry partners.
Champion the voice of the community within executive leadership discussions and organizational decision‑making.
Cultivate the success of the MS-CC - an NSF sponsored program that promotes advanced cyberinfrastructure at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and other minority-serving institutions to strengthen data and research computing, teaching, curriculum development, collaboration, and institutional connections.
Partner with community leaders to co‑design programs and capacity‑building efforts that help MSIs and other underserved institutions participate fully in the national R&E ecosystem.
Promote inclusive engagement practices that ensure broad participation from Internet2’s stakeholder community.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior leaders across member institutions, MSIs, consortia, and partner organizations.
Lead the development of strategic partnerships that expand the reach and impact of the organization’s networking, cyberinfrastructure, and trust and identity services, focusing on closing gaps in access and participation.
Represent the organization in national, regional and international forums, advisory boards, and working groups relevant to R&E technology and digital equity.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to ensure services are responsive to community needs and deliver clear value for a diverse set of institutions and stakeholders.
Ensure strategic communications related to community engagement, including impact stories and case studies that highlight the advancement of the Internet2 stakeholder community.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team responsible for member relations, community programs, events, and impact reporting.
Contribute to budget planning, revenue strategies related to membership or participation, and long‑term sustainability of community and equity‑focused programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of overall experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
5+ years within a senior strategic, operational, or advisory role.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects and senior-level relationships.
Robust network of connections and allies from across the R&E and global Internet community.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
Experience providing strategic solutions to under-resourced institutions to enable them to meet their missions.
Demonstrated experience working closely with senior leadership to solve problems, build consensus, and capitalize on opportunities using strategic communications and outreach activities.
Demonstrated ability to be diplomatic and tactful in dealing with internal and external stakeholders and senior leadership.
Proven ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones in a global environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, life, vision and disability insurances
health spending account program
sick time
vacation time
tax deferred retirement plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

community engagement strategystrategic partnershipsbudget planningcross-functional project managementstrategic communicationscapacity-buildingdata and research computingcurriculum developmentimpact reportingnetworking services

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsdiplomacytactfulnessrelationship buildingmentoringproblem-solvingconsensus buildingcultural awarenessteam leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree