Director, Institute for Nonprofit & Civic Adm

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