Assistant Director of Programs, Enactus Global

Position description

Enactus is a global network of leaders committed to using business as a catalyst for positive social and environmental impact. We educate, inspire, and support young people to use innovation and entrepreneurship to solve the world’s biggest problems.  Each year, across more than 1,000 campuses in 33+ countries, we educate tens of thousands of college and university students. These young people launch entrepreneurial initiatives to help people, the planet, and our shared prosperity, impacting the lives of 13.1 million people. 

For nearly 50 years, Enactus has been preparing next generation leaders with a head for business and a heart for the world. Our global team contributes to this work by: 

• Accelerating the pace of change by strengthening the capacity of our network country offices
• Sharing learnings and  innovations across boundaries
• Providing students with global learning experiences

Enactus Global works alongside both Enactus United States, and Resolution Project, the strategic partner organization of Enactus since September 2023. The organizations are in an exciting period of transition to more integration in their work and rebuilding the Enactus programming to be stronger than ever in the coming years.  

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Location: USA or Netherlands

(USA: Resolution Project Headquarters at 370 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY; the Netherlands:  office location to be determined,  commuting distance to The Hague)

Environment: Hybrid (In office 1-2 days/week)

Classification: Exempt, full-time

Compensation: USA:  $85,000 – $100,000/year; Netherlands:  €75,000 – € 90,000/year,  depending on experience

Reporting To: Director of Programs, Enactus Global

Start Date: September 3, 2024

The  Assistant Director of  Programs will focus on Network Engagement & Regional Support and will join a growing team. They deeply believe in our vision that young leaders everywhere use innovation and business skills to ensure that all people thrive in a sustainable world. This role contributes to that vision at the global level, in alignment with the Enactus core values and Network Unifying Principles. 

 

The Assistant Director of  Programs  supports Enactus’s global strategy to build a locally rooted, globally informed network of independent country operations. This role, part of the Programs team, develops and executes a comprehensive strategy and learning agenda that ensures Enactus network partners have the operational, programmatic, and philanthropic capacity needed to achieve their missions. They will need to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and quickly changing environment, and will require strong operating and communication instincts, prioritization skills, and good judgment.

 

This position will work on many types of Network engagement, and will be responsible for 

• developing mechanisms for  reporting and impact evaluation,
• analysis of  data
• collecting, creating and evolving curriculum to share with our Network affiliates and other students interested in Enactus
• working on capacity building within the Network alongside other members of the program team

 

They will support the execution of the  annual Enactus World Cup competition and support all countries and students participating in various global and multi-country competitions and challenges. The role requires the ability to independently drive toward outcomes, demonstrating flexibility and being open to shifting priorities, as needed, based on how the work evolves.

 

The right candidate for this role has a proven ability to develop and execute programmatic strategies, collaborate, and co-create with a diverse group of network stakeholders, build strong personal and organizational relationships and make strategic decisions that drive impact and growth in complex and changing environments. This individual understands what it means to work in an international environment (including what it means to handle a high volume of virtual calls, collaboration, and communication), while having a passion for youth development, entrepreneurship, and social change. 

 

We are seeking a candidate with deep expertise in social impact and a keen awareness of the latest advancements and discussions in social entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in impact measurement and data analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. Additionally, they should preferably have a proven track record in developing and implementing curriculum, which they will leverage to create impactful educational content for Enactus staff and students. 

 

The candidate must have a flexible schedule, be prepared to join meetings and conference calls before and after regular business hours – including some weekends – and must be able to travel several times each year both domestically and internationally, especially for the Enactus World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan Oct 2-4, 2024.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates applying to work in the New York office of Enactus must be eligible to work in the US.  They must live within commuting distance of the New York office or be willing to relocate within 90 days of the start of their employment.  Those applying to work in the Netherlands must be eligible to work in the Netherlands and live within commuting distance of the Hague or be willing to relocate within 90 days of the start of their employment.

 

Key Responsibilities

Network Partner & Regional Support 

• Build relationships with key network stakeholders to understand and identify programmatic, operational, governance and financial support needs
• Push to improve the culture and strength of collaboration between regional network partners, and to the relationships that the network partners have with other regional and global teams across the organization
• Co-develop and execute a new assessment strategy and tool(s) for regularly evaluating and communicating the operational health of network partners
• Engage network partners in co-creating and advancing a capacity-building learning agenda, taking on an inclusive (co-creation) approach to sharing best practices and building skills
• Develop platforms, tools, training materials, and other learning opportunities that add value to country operations, support scaled impact, innovation & best practice sharing, and accelerate network growth
• Build, then leverage, deep knowledge and understanding of network partner needs to inform strategies and assist in pursuing funding opportunities
• Work with partners to implement employee development programs that expand the capacity of country staff and improve program quality

Races & Challenges

• Manage the implementation of multi-country and Global competitions  and challenges, working with country staff to implement programming in line with partners’ goals
• Support countries in collecting data to report back to funders
• Coordinate disbursement of race and challenge prizes with country offices

Curriculum Development

• Stay up to date on the latest developments in research, advancements and discourse around social impact and social entrepreneurship
• Determine needs for curriculum development, taking into account where we might be able to partner with others rather than recreate existing materials
• Where necessary, build out virtual and/or in-person curriculum for both country staff and Enactus student,  based on best practices in learning

Impact Evaluation

• Lead the revamp and implementation of impact measurement and data analysis tools to evaluate program effectiveness and support strategic decisions

Event Management 

• Manage parts of Enactus World Cup planning and execution with the Director of Programs and other program staff, aligning event goals with organizational objectives and coordinating with network stakeholders for seamless event execution
• Coordinate with Global staff team to execute the Network Leadership Summit for 2025 and beyond, supporting program and curriculum development
• Collaborate across departments for synchronized planning,  tracking event timelines and ensuring deadlines are met
• Serve on the review committee doing research on submitted RFPs for future Enactus World Cup and Network Leadership Summit hosts

Alumni Support

• Support the development of a volunteer-led global alumni task force to contribute to supporting Global organization aims and periodic fundraising and awareness campaigns for Enactus Global

Partner Event Support

• Attend and fill in as event staff for Resolution Project, Enactus USA, and other Enactus Network country events, as needed.

Other related duties, as assigned

 

Qualifications

Required

• Passion for young people making an impact, empathy for others and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the world
• At least eight years of relevant work experience (may include organizational development, nonprofit capacity building, curriculum development, enterprise acceleration, and/or adult learning)
• Extremely organized with meticulous attention to detail and follow through, especially around project management
• Outstanding relationship building skills, including the ability to build rapport, communicate and engage effectively with individuals and organizations from a variety of backgrounds, contexts, and working styles, and influence and motivate others through both formal and informal authority
• Exceptional skills in writing, structuring texts, and summarizing complex information, demonstrating the ability to convey clear, concise, and impactful messages
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a results-oriented approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Startup mentality and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to handle sensitive information about team members, methodologies, etc. with discretion and good judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Application Suites with a high level of general computer competency. Comfortable with using and adapting to various digital tools and platforms for efficient project management and creative expression
• Professional Fluency in English (written, spoken, reading)
• Ability to travel internationally several times each year (valid  passport required) and operate seamlessly  across multiple time zones when not traveling
• Commitment to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and learning (IDEAL)

Enactus requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO-authorized Covid vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief). We abide by each state’s requirements and acknowledge those may change over time. If moved forward to the phone screen stage, you will have the chance to ask more about this requirement.

 

PREFERRED

• Prior staff management experience.
• Prior curriculum development experience.
• Previous involvement with Enactus or similar international non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to create visually appealing presentations and materials. A keen eye for design and layout to enhance communication and engagement.
• Familiarity/experience with Airtable, Salesforce and/ or other CRM tools (training available).
• Professional fluency in one or more additional languages (especially French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, or Portuguese)

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Benefits

At Enactus we do our best to provide a competitive benefits package to our team. We have standard 35-hour work weeks with the ability to schedule to work half-day Fridays year-round. US-based staff members have access to a range of health plans as well as coverage for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 100% paid for full-time staff. Full-time staff also have access to generous paid time off, a 401k match, and robust professional development opportunities. In addition, US employees may opt into FSA, HSA, TransitChek, and other voluntary insurance policies.

 

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