The Generous Listening and Dialogue Center's mission is to help develop a culture of Generous Listening and authentic dialogue at Tufts University and to make Tufts a laboratory for research that also benefits external constituencies. The newly re-launched GLAD Center will apply research and test innovative methods, theoretical frameworks, and measures as part of events at Tufts and will educate faculty, staff, and students in the practices of Generous Listening and deep dialogue, which they can apply in their courses and other programs.
Responsible for all aspects of work related to reframing and growing the Generous Listening and Dialogue (GLAD) Center at Tisch College and directing its daily operations, the Program Director will shape and lead implementation of a strategic plan that positions the Center as a global center of excellence for Generous Listening and Dialogue research and practice by conducting and disseminating cutting-edge research on Generous Listening and Dialogue via summits, convenings, speaker series and professional gatherings. The Program Director is responsible for developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to convening an advisory group, identifying collaborators, and further refining the Center’s brand identity. The Program Director is responsible for coordinating agendas and logistics for meetings, seminars, lectures, and other special events, coordinating marketing and advertising efforts for programs and projects, guiding program evaluations and reports to stakeholders, monitoring budgets, and executing financial transactions.
The Program Director is responsible for supervising Center staff including a Senior Researcher and student workers.
This is a hybrid position where you are expected to be in the office 3 days per week.
- Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a Master’s degree in a related field with 5-7 years of related experience.
- Demonstrated potential to establish and supervise a research agenda.
- Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills to interact with individuals at all levels.
- Experience with administration and budgeting.
- Excellent writing skills including the ability to draft and present program materials and publish in peer reviewed outlets.
- Unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and ability to apply these principles to the Center’s work directly.
- Ph.D. in a related field.
- Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research experience in designing tools, conducting studies, and conducting data analyses.
- Outstanding attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate programmatic needs. Ability to lead and direct others by setting priorities for completing multiple tasks.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, special interest publications and conferences.
- Experience with donor relations and stewardship.
- Ability to work collaboratively with research colleagues from varied backgrounds and to interact with practitioners of diverse backgrounds, views, and positions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop dialogue programs.
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
- Must be able to work occasional weekends and nights and travel between campuses.