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Director Jobs in Atlanta, GA at World Affairs Council of Atlanta
Title: Director
Company: World Affairs Council of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, GA
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta invites nominations and applications for the position of Director. The Director is responsible for overseeing and managing operations, personnel, and financial affairs to ensure the Council fulfills its mission. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to the Council’s mission and world-class reputation while demonstrating a record of success in business or nonprofit growth strategy, project and people management, customer service, and strategic communications.
Reporting to the President of the Council, the Director will be responsible for the following:
Business Strategy: Develop and execute an implementation strategy for the President’s vision, ensuring scalable growth and financial sustainability.
Strategic Relations: Build and maintain local, national, and international relationships that drive fundraising, strategic partnerships, and university, community, and membership goodwill.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small team in a fast-paced, dynamic, creative environment. Provide guidance and support to ensure their professional development and optimal performance. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Project Management: Oversee the delivery of world-class in-person and online programming. Establish performance metrics and a system for continually measuring and improving the member and partner experience.
Budgeting & Resource Management: Develop and manage the Council’s budget.
Sales & Marketing: Identify and initiate business development opportunities to optimize revenue. Oversee communications strategies that drive sales while elevating the Council’s brand and influence.
Board Relations: Develop and implement a board communication strategy. Oversee bi-annual board reporting.
Qualifications for a successful candidate include the following:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven success in a senior leadership role of a small team, preferably at a nonprofit or startup
Strong knowledge of nonprofit management, fundraising, and strategic planning
Demonstrated international experience in business, government, NGO, journalism, or academia
Superior written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Experience in managing budgets
Established in 2010, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta is a non-partisan, membership, and grant supported organization with a mission to provide a forum for informed discussion of the global affairs that impact Metro Atlanta and support the city’s transformation into an international economic hub. Based at Georgia State University’s J. Mack College of Business, the Council serves as a vehicle for the University’s commitment to important civic and political institutions. The position includes eligibility for the University System of Georgia’s pension, benefits, and continuing education.
Online applications should be made directly on Georgia State University’s career website (please refer to job number 25000652). https://hr.gsu.edu/careers/
