Constructive Dialogue Institute

Oversee operational aspects of leadership programs including planning, logistics, and partner liaison. | 5+ years managing programs or projects in education or nonprofit sectors with strong communication and data skills. | About CDI The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-partisan, non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. We work with U.S. colleges and universities by providing co-curricular programming for students, professional development for faculty and staff, and strategic guidance to leadership. Our goal is to foster constructive dialogue at every level of the institution and to create the conditions for lasting organizational change. CDI was co-founded by psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the bestselling author of The Righteous Mind and The Anxious Generation. About the Role CDI seeks an experienced, highly organized Senior Program Manager to serve as the operational backbone of the Leadership Institute (LI), CDI's program to equip senior higher education leaders with the strategy, tools, and peer network to advance cultures of inquiry and dialogue on their campuses. This full-time, remote role works closely with the Vice President of Leadership Programs to run LI's full-year arc: the fall Summit, monthly institutional coaching, quarterly Peer Learning Communities, and each cohort's measurement and reporting cycle. In your first 90 days, you'll learn LI end-to-end by shadowing coaching calls and supporting Summit planning, getting fluent in our systems and templates, and planning for the year-long engagement. By month three, you'll independently manage scheduling and logistics for our Leadership Institute partners. By month six, you'll manage the operating rhythm for the full cohort year, tracking institution progress, flagging risks to the VP, running day-to-day partner communication, and recommending process improvements. Within your first year, you'll be a trusted first point of contact for campus teams on coordination and progress, and a trusted operational partner with the VP. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of program operations and relationship management: strong execution, an instinct for spotting opportunities and process improvements, and good judgment about what to flag versus solve directly. The Senior Program Manager reports to the Vice President of Leadership Programs. Responsibilities Program & Portfolio Management Own the schedule and tracking systems for the full LI cohort's year-long arc, including summit prep with the institution teams, monthly coaching, and quarterly Peer Learning Community sessions Keep the Vice President and broader team ahead of deadlines across all concurrent workstreams, within and across cohort years. Track each institution's strategic priorities throughout the year and escalate stalled progress or risks. Identify and design improvements to LI's operating systems and templates (discovery process, communications cadence, reporting formats) in partnership with the VP. Institution & Partner Liaison Serve as the primary point of contact for institutional teams on scheduling, onboarding, pre-work, and follow-up across the full year. Field routine questions and troubleshoot logistics directly. Spot opportunities raised by campus partners and elevate them to the VP Cross-Team Coordination & Communication Manage meeting cadence and information flow among the VP, consulting, partnerships, and impact teams Maintain and organize program materials, including discovery reports, session decks, PLC, and coaching resources Model clear, professional communication in every touchpoint with institutional partners Data Tracking & Reporting Track Pillar-specific progress and coaching-call reflections across the cohort. Synthesize cohort-wide data into formats leaders can act on, including progress dashboards, insights reports, and summaries. About You An experienced program manager. You bring 5+ years of program or project management experience, ideally spanning cross-functional or partner-facing work in education, consulting, or nonprofit settings. A skilled portfolio juggler. You're comfortable managing a complex, multi-institution portfolio and tracking multiple workstreams at once. A proactive process-improver. You have a track record of independently identifying and proposing improvements, not just executing what's handed to you. A trusted external liaison. You're comfortable liaising directly with external partners on defined pieces of work, with good judgment about what to resolve independently versus escalate. Data-savvy. You can pull information from multiple sources (surveys, interviews, documents) into a clear, decision-ready narrative. A strong communicator. Your written and verbal communication is excellent, calibrated for both internal teams and senior higher-ed leadership. Mission-aligned and adaptable. You're enthusiastic about CDI's mission and comfortable operating in an environment of continuous improvement as the LI program evolves year to year. Preferred: Comfort with project management systems and CRMs (e.g., Asana, HubSpot). Benefits Compensation — $85,000 - $95,000 annually A Mission-Driven Culture — our work culture genuinely reflects our mission, characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness Remote-First — CDI was founded as a remote-first organization, and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances Unlimited PTO — as well as 13 company holidays Remote Work Support — up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment (like desks, chairs, or webcams) and up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses Other Benefits — employer-supported health, vision and dental plans, subsidized parental leave, 3% 401k match, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, $1,000 annual professional development budget Role Specs Reports to: Vice President of Leadership Programs Schedule: Full-time, flexible within U.S. time zones Target start date: ASAP Location: Remote, must be based in the U.S.

Lead campus climate transformation initiatives and serve as strategic partner for higher education clients to ensure measurable organizational impact. | 6+ years in organizational change management with advanced degree and strong strategic, project management, and communication skills to engage C-suite leaders. | About CDI The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-partisan, non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. We work with U.S. colleges and universities by providing co-curricular programming for students, professional development for faculty and staff, and strategic guidance to leadership. Our goal is to foster constructive dialogue at every level of the institution and to create the conditions for lasting organizational change. CDI was co-founded by psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the bestselling author of The Righteous Mind and The Anxious Generation. About the Role As the Director of Campus Culture Change, you will lead complex, multi-stakeholder consulting engagements with colleges, universities, and state higher education systems working to transform their campus culture and climate. This is a unique opportunity to help build a growing function at CDI, shaping the consulting model and establishing a voice in the broader field of campus culture change. You will own the full consulting arc — from building the client relationship to driving project content and seeing transformation through to measurable impact. You will work alongside campus leaders to assess readiness, design change strategies, and adapt approaches as conditions evolve, while coordinating across CDI teams to ensure each engagement reflects the organization's highest standards for quality and rigor. This role sits within a growing team, and you will have an opportunity to contribute to thought leadership, evolving CDI's methodologies, and establishing CDI's voice in the broader field. Responsibilities Change Leadership & Strategy Lead complex, large-scale campus climate transformation initiatives from diagnostic through implementation Serve as the primary strategic partner to CDI clients, owning the consulting relationship across the full project arc Develop and adapt change and culture strategies aligned with each partner's transformation objectives, existing campus culture, and readiness Guide campus leaders through impact analyses, readiness assessments, and stakeholder mapping to build the conditions for sustained change Client & Relationship Management Own the client relationship from initial engagement through delivery and transition working in close partnership every step of the way with the client team. Serve as the primary point of accountability for client experience, progress, and outcomes on the CDI team. Develop partner-facing communication strategies that convey the case for change and keep stakeholders aligned throughout Methods, Learning & Quality Evolve and strengthen the consulting model — including building out new methodological tools and frameworks — using a data-informed review process that keeps our work grounded in research, sharpened by field learning, and enriched by client insights. Review the substantive content of consulting engagements across the team, ensuring methodological rigor and coherence in every engagement. Conduct and oversee qualitative work, case study development, and method and project reviews Supervise qualitative researchers in a contract pool staffed on projects Cross-functional Collaboration & Leadership Development Partner with the Impact team to assess the effectiveness of consulting work, interpret data, and adapt strategies based on evidence Coordinate across CDI teams to ensure alignment and momentum on complex, multi-workstream engagements Contribute to the Leadership Institute as a thought partner — informing curriculum, providing team coaching, and connecting partner work to CDI's broader culture change frameworks About You This is a role for someone energized by the complexity of organizational change, comfortable holding both the strategic and relational dimensions of client work, and deeply committed to CDI's mission. 6+ Years of Experience in Organizational Change Management: A proven track record in leading and implementing large-scale organizational change initiatives focused on culture, climate, or related areas. Strong Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple, system-wide projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality outcomes. Advanced Strategic Thinking: Adept at navigating complex organizational challenges, designing integrated solutions, and providing clear, actionable insights. Exceptional Communication and Facilitation Skills: Proficient in engaging diverse stakeholders, including C-suite leaders, and leading productive dialogue and training sessions. Leadership and Relationship-Building Abilities: Demonstrated ability to inspire and guide teams, foster trust, and align efforts across organizations. Tech Fluency: Comfortable learning and working across digital tools, such as project management platforms, collaboration software, and emerging technologies. Advanced Degree: MS, MBA, PhD or equivalent. Schedule: Willing to work East Coast hours. Preferred Skills Experience in higher education. Knowledge of political challenges facing higher education. Benefits Compensation — $130,000 - 150,000 annually A Mission-Driven Culture — our work culture genuinely reflects our mission, characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness Remote-First — CDI was founded as a remote-first organization, and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances Unlimited PTO — as well as 13 company holidays Remote Work Support — up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment (like desks, chairs, or webcams) and up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses Other Benefits — employer-supported health, vision and dental plans, subsidized parental leave, 3% 401k match, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, $1,000 annual professional development budget Role Specs Reports to: Chief Culture Change Officer Schedule: Full-time, flexible within U.S. time zones Target start date: ASAP Location: Remote, must be based in the U.S.