Senior Director, Innovation

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred 7+ years experience in roles with similar level of capacity & responsibilities Significant senior-level experience in higher education, democracy, civic engagement, social innovation, or a related field. Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with a national or field-wide scope. Experience working in or closely with non-profits and/or a diverse set of organizational structures. Experience designing or managing innovation, pilot, or scaling initiatives. Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and leading complex initiatives. Strong strategic thinking skills. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across diverse audiences.

Design and lead Campus Compact’s innovation pipeline. Identify emerging trends and opportunities in higher education and civic engagement. Develop frameworks for assessing innovation readiness and scaling potential. Lead the development of innovation pilots, cohorts, challenges, and sprints. Guide the transition of successful pilots into scalable models. Cultivate strategic partnerships with institutions, networks, funders, and field leaders. Supervise and support members of the Innovation team.