Executive Director in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Executive Director in the United States.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for a visionary and collaborative executive passionate about advancing innovation, shared services, and strategic partnerships within the academic and nonprofit sectors. The role combines high-level strategic leadership with operational oversight, guiding organizational growth, financial sustainability, and long-term impact across a diverse network of institutions. You will serve as the primary advocate and representative for the consortium, helping shape the future of academic library services, shared technologies, and collaborative initiatives. The position offers the chance to work closely with board members, institutional leaders, library professionals, and external partners in a mission-driven and highly cooperative environment. This role requires both strategic foresight and hands-on leadership to support organizational effectiveness, foster innovation, and strengthen relationships across multiple stakeholders. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in collaborative ecosystems and values transparency, inclusivity, and service-oriented leadership.

• Lead the overall strategic direction, operational management, and long-term vision of the organization in partnership with the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
• Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives, organizational priorities, and shared service programs supporting member institutions and collaborative partnerships.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the organization, representing collective interests in discussions related to academic libraries, scholarly communication, and shared infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development support to staff teams, working groups, and task forces while fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, innovation, and transparency.
• Develop and manage organizational budgets, oversee financial operations, support audits, and pursue grant funding and external partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional leaders, vendors, nonprofit organizations, technology partners, and external stakeholders.
• Guide organizational decision-making related to library technologies, shared systems, open-source solutions, interoperability, and evolving digital ecosystems.
• Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and regulatory obligations while managing vendor agreements, memorandums of understanding, and partnership contracts.
• Facilitate board operations including meeting preparation, strategic reporting, governance support, and policy oversight.

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or an advanced degree in nonprofit management, education administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership and administrative experience within academic libraries, library consortia, nonprofit organizations, or comparable collaborative environments.
• Strong expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, budgeting, resource management, and operational oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships and lead within mission-driven, multi-stakeholder organizations.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Deep understanding of library technologies, shared systems, open-source ecosystems, scholarly communication, and digital infrastructure trends.
• Experience with grant development, external funding initiatives, and collaborative service models is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with consortial management, vendor negotiations, governance structures, and shared-cost operational frameworks.
• Strong leadership style grounded in transparency, empathy, active listening, and community-building principles.
• Ability to travel regularly, particularly within Indiana, and maintain residency within 250 miles of Indianapolis.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and navigating complex organizational governance structures is considered an asset.

• Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $160,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with up to a 10% employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous paid time off including vacation days, sick leave, and 12 annual holidays.
• Remote work flexibility with a collaborative and supportive work culture.
• Opportunity to lead a respected nonprofit consortium with strong institutional partnerships and meaningful educational impact.
• Professional environment focused on innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and long-term organizational growth.