WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP INSTITUTE, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Dear James:
I am contacting you about an executive level position at an educational nonprofit organization and a recognized leader in the field of experiential education located in the heart of Washington D. C. The position is:
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
at
THE WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP INSTITUTE
The specific announcement for the position is listed below and it
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Sincerely,
Michael Geffen, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research
William Spelman Executive Search
Office 951.201.8800
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President and Chief Executive Officer
Washington Internship Institute
Washington, D. C.
The Washington Internship Institute (WII), an educational nonprofit organization and a recognized leader in the field of experiential education, is seeking a President and Chief Executive Officer who will provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization’s third decade of providing powerful learning experiences and customized programs for diverse populations.
About the Washington Internship Institute
Located in the heart of downtown Washington DC, WII is dedicated to providing substantive internships in the Washington area to college students and recent graduates from a wide variety of U. S. and international colleges and universities. WII is distinguished by its structured academic environment in which students can complete a full semester of course credit through enriching internships that match each student’s academic and career interests. In addition to the internship, WII requires all students to participate in a weekly internship seminar that includes sharing of information about and reflection on the work experiences of all interns, and development of a professional portfolio that provides evidence of the student’s ability to link their academic preparation to the skills and competencies developed through their internship.
Internship programs include:
The Capital Experience, providing opportunities for students in any major;
Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars, designed for students with interests in international relations, diplomacy, foreign languages or international business;
Go Green!, designed for students interested in a focus on environmental policy.
For further information about the Washington Internship Institute and its programs please visit www.wiidc.org
About the Position
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new President and CEO has an exciting opportunity to add new ideas and a fresh perspective to an organization that is poised to expand its market niche as a world-class institute for Washington-based internships. The President and CEO oversees a staff of 10, including four seminar faculty members, and oversees a budget of $1M.
Essential responsibilities include:
• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization
• Oversee all aspects of WII programs, including its internship and faculty fellows programs
• Establish and carry out enrollment goals for the Institute
• Develop and implement a plan for maintaining existing institutional affiliations and internship sites while at the same time increasing the numbers of participating institutions and internship settings
• Oversee the financial wellbeing of the organization, paying particular attention to expanding sources of revenues through fundraising.
Marketing and External Relations responsibilities include promoting positive working relationships with all constituents: students and prospective students; campus and internship site partners; and alumni. The CEO and President will also expand the visibility of WII within the higher education community through presentations at national conferences and engaging in professional activities. Programming responsibilities include general oversight of all student internship programs, managing the Faculty Fellows Program, and annual assessment and evaluation of each of the internship programs.
Staff supervision responsibilities include the recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation of all staff.
The Successful Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree and will have a thorough understanding of and demonstrated commitment to experiential education. He or she will demonstrate successful accomplishments as an academic leader, will be experienced in working with a Board of Directors, and will possess expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, and staff development. Candidates must possess experience working effectively with students. A demonstrated sensitivity to diversity in staffing, curriculum and decision-making processes is a must, as is sound managerial judgment. The successful candidate will be a high-energy person with the ability to articulate a compelling vision for an organization. He or she will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and creativity in solving problems. Candidates should have the ability to command respect as an ethical person with outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills is also crit ical to success in this position. Familiarity with the Washington DC and greater Metro area is a plus.
Specific competencies required for this position include:
• Marketing acumen, including the ability to interpret the benefits of experiential learning, to foster effective and productive partnerships with higher education institutions, the ability to define and communicate the value-added elements of the WII internship experience
• Intercultural competency, including the ability to connect and relate to learners and institutional partners in a variety of cultures, populations, and ages
• Familiarity with the use of technology to enhance the goals of WII programs and its administrative processes
• Experience as a facilitator including the ability to leverage ideas into action
• Proven success obtaining funding through fund raising, grants or other sources
• Strength in program development and strategic planning and assessment, including the ability to analyze market trends and data leading to the development of strategic direction for new programs and services
• Success in establishing and maintaining professional relationships with Board members
• Success in motivating, engaging, and mentoring staff
How to Apply
Interested individuals should send information including a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume, and contact information including email addresses for five references. The information should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word attachments preferred) to Bill Spelman at Leadership@wspelman.com, and the subject line should read CEOWII. Documents that must be mailed should be sent to William Spelman Executive Search, Stony Point Landing, 667 Midship Circle, Webster, NY 14580. Confidential inquiries will be received at 603. 978-0316. Confidentiality will be maintained, and references will not be contacted without prior knowledge or approval of the candidate. For full consideration, all materials should be received by November 7, 2011. The process will continue until the position is filled.
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