Executive Director, Center for Community Engagement

Executive Director, Center for Community Engagement About the Company Prominent independent Jesuit university IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1891 Employees501-1000 Categories EducationColleges & UniversitiesSeattle University Specialties Computer ScienceComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringDegree ProgramSeattle UniversityComputer Science DegreeComputer Engineering DegreeElectrical Engineering Degreeand Innovation Lab Makerspace About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership for its Center for Community Engagement. The role oversees a substantial community engagement portfolio and advances institutional priorities through partnerships with faculty, students, community organizations, public institutions, and other stakeholders. The Executive Director will shape programs that connect academic learning with sustained community involvement, reflection, and experiential education. Responsibilities also include strengthening community and intellectual partnerships, supporting fund development efforts, and advancing initiatives that promote justice and address institutional barriers. Candidates must hold an advanced degree in nonprofit leadership, education, student development, higher education administration, social work, or a related field, and have at least 10 years of significant leadership experience. Relevant experience may include leading teams and programs in community engagement, community development, education administration, public administration, social work, nonprofit leadership, or student services. Prior higher education leadership experience is preferred, though accomplished business and nonprofit leaders with a strong commitment to education will also be considered. Functions Education/Academic AdministrationNon-Profit Management