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Executive Director, Center for Justice and Reconciliation

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

PLNU is looking for an experienced, visionary, and passionate leader to advance the mission of the Center for Justice and Reconciliation (CJR). The CJR seeks to proactively face the injustices in our world – including human trafficking, racial and immigrant oppression, and unethical consumption – with courage and hope. The Executive Director is responsible for setting the Center’s vision and strategy, providing leadership and direction for the Center’s operations, programs and personnel, establishing and maintaining fruitful relationships for the benefit of the Center, and serving as a community engagement officer for the university.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 per year
Internal Classification: Career Track - Manager; Job Level - 4

This is an in-person position. The Executive Director is expected to provide consistent and professional leadership, both on campus and at Center events.

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

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What We're Looking For:

Passion and experience with leveraging education, advocacy, innovation, and research to remove barriers for marginalized people and groups in our world, community, and campus.
A relational and collaborative approach to community impact as well as team development.
Ability to negotiate and balance multiple projects, relationships, and logistics with varying deadlines, scales and impacts.
Knowledge and experience working with diverse organizations, groups, people, and students is preferred.
If you are uncertain about meeting all the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply and embrace the challenge. We firmly believe in the potential for skill transferability, and we recognize the significant impact that passion for our mission can have.

What You'll Be Doing:

Organization Mission and Strategy - Leadership: Establish the vision as the lead strategic creator to fulfill the mission of the Center through impactful initiatives and community outreach, including responsibility for strategic planning, program development and implementation, and enhancement of the university’s partnerships in the community. The Executive Director understands that the vision of the CJR is rooted in the university’s mission as an institution of higher education in the Wesleyan tradition, affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.
Organization Operations: Hire and retain competent, qualified staff, facilitating the professional development of the Center management team, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a strong culture that retains staff and supports the university’s mission.
Financial Performance and Viability: Responsible for the overall fiscal integrity of the Center including the development of annual budgets, management of accounts, and revenue generation through fundraising and the development of other revenue streams.
Community Relations: Maintain and enhance the engagement of the university with the community, with a focus on developing partnerships that address community disparities in ways that align with the university’s mission. The Executive Director is also responsible to develop and maintain relationships with government, public and private entities in support of the Center’s various priorities.
Board Management: Collaborate with the administration on the formation and development of an Advisory Board that includes diverse participants that represent the community.

Physical Requirements:

Work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting, standing, bending, stooping, etc. for extended periods of time.
Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
Ability to read and compose documents, e-mail and other correspondence, and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.
Ability to travel to locations throughout San Diego for building relationships critical to the mission and sustainability of the Center for Justice & Reconciliation.
Ability to travel for conferences, speaking engagements, and other opportunities focused on furthering the Center for Justice and Reconciliation’s mission.

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.

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PLNU exists to provide higher education in a vital Christian community where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. Being of Wesleyan heritage, we strive to be a learning community...

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FUNDING

Private

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in San Diego, CA

DATE POSTED

August 6, 2023