Director Of Center For Development EconomicsJR10000000756
Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)
Williams College is seeking an experienced senior executive to lead and manage administration of the Williams Center for Development Economics - a specialized master's program in economics for rising policy-makers from developing nations. Find out more about the CDE here:
https://cde.williams.edu/The Director of the Williams Center for Development Economics (CDE) leads an annual search for promising public-sector economists from developing nations and ensures that participants are supported to enroll and train within a leading US liberal arts college. Since opening in 1960, the CDE program has trained more than 1500 graduates from 110 nations. Individual CDE alumni have risen to prominent positions in their countries including minister, central bank governor, ambassador, and even prime minister.
The CDE Director's main responsibilities span four areas: recruiting and admissions: financial planning and development; student services and alumni engagement; and management of day-to-day operations. Internally, colleagues on the Williams College staff collaborate in many of these areas, but the CDE Director will be expected to lead and prioritize initiatives. Externally, the CDE Director maintains primary relationships with stakeholders including CDE alumni, donors, and partner institutions such as foreign governments, private foundations, and international financial institutions.
Qualifications:- A master's degree or higher in a relevant field (such as international development, public policy, or international business).
- A minimum of 10 years of work experience with the public sector of emerging and/or frontier market countries.
- A strong track record of leading a staff team and of working in an institution with extensive international activities.
- A valid passport
This position requires extensive international travel.
Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We encourage applications for this position from those who have extensive experience working with people from many parts of the world.
Application review will begin on June 27, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range will be from $145,000 to $175,000, commensurate with experience.
Please visit
https://careers.williams.edu/ to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at
hr@williams.edu.
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