Job Description
Position Summary
Albright College seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to serve as the founding Director of the Center for Nonprofit and Civic Administration. The Director will lead the development, growth, and day-to-day operations of a newly established center dedicated to strengthening nonprofit organizations and municipal partners through high-quality financial management, strategic consulting, and capacity-building services.
This role blends mission and execution. The Director will build trusted relationships across the region, deliver hands-on advisory services, and position the Center as a go-to resource for nonprofit and civic leadership. The Director will also play a key role in integrating students into applied learning experiences that support community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Center Development
- Launch and lead the Center, including refining its service model, pricing structure, and growth strategy
- Establish the Center as a regional leader in nonprofit and municipal consulting
- Develop partnerships with nonprofits, municipalities, and community organizations
- Identifyopportunities for expansion, including new service lines and funding sources
Client Services & Consulting
- Provide or overseefinancial managementservices, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Advise nonprofit and municipal leaders on strategy, operations, and organizational effectiveness
- Deliver interim or project-based consulting engagements
- Ensure high-quality, client-centered service delivery across all engagements
Revenue Generation & Sustainability
- Develop and manage a revenue-generating service model
- Secure contracts and agreements with nonprofit and municipal clients
- Partner with Advancement toidentifygrant and philanthropic support opportunities
- Track and report on financial performance andimpactmetrics
Student Engagement & Academic Integration
- Create experiential learning opportunities for Albright students (internships, project work, fellowships)
- Collaborate with faculty to integrate Center work into the curriculum where appropriate
- Mentor studentsparticipatingin Center projects
Operations & Team Leadership
- Build and manage a small, high-performing team
- Oversee day-to-day operations, including project management and client delivery
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and relevant regulations
- Establish systems for tracking outcomes, client satisfaction, and impact
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field
- Significant experiencein nonprofit finance, municipal finance, or consulting
- Demonstrated success in managing budgets, financial reporting, and organizational operations
- Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and scale a new initiative
Preferred
- Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or related field)
- Experience in higher education or working with student-based programs
- Background in consulting, shared services, or outsourcedfinancial management
- Familiarity with nonprofit compliance, grant management, and governance
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
- Financial acumen and analytical capability
- Client service orientation and responsiveness
- Ability tooperatein a start-up environment within a college setting
- Strong communicationskills, both written and interpersonal