Constructive Dialogue Institute

Own end-to-end delivery of complex multi-stakeholder partner engagements and lead continuous improvement of delivery systems. | 3+ years program/project management experience with strong organizational skills, stakeholder trust-building, and proficiency in data analysis and project management tools. | Who We Are 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. The Role The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI), a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to strengthening civic culture through constructive dialogue, seeks an experienced, mission-driven Program Manager, Live Programs to own the delivery of our most complex partner engagements as our training and educational programs scale. This full-time, remote role owns end-to-end delivery of assigned Live Programs engagements — with a focus on complex, multi-session, multi-stakeholder work — and serves as the team’s partner-facing lead for those engagements. Beyond delivery, the Program Manager leads continuous improvement of our delivery systems and takes a leading role in evolving how Live Programs measures impact, partnering with Research to align evaluation with CDI's theory of change and turning program data into insight. The ideal candidate has a strong background in program management in education or learning and development, is confident owning external partner relationships independently, and is energized by both operational rigor and the analytical work of understanding what makes programs effective. A passion for dialogue, depolarization, and civic culture-building is essential. The Program Manager reports to the Director of Live Programs. What You’ll Do Engagement Delivery & Partner Relationships Own end-to-end delivery of assigned Live Programs engagements, with a focus on complex, multi-session, multi-stakeholder engagements. Independently plan and lead partner-facing meetings that go beyond logistics — kickoff, recurring check-ins, and debrief conversations — building trust with partner main points of contact (MPOCs) and representing CDI credibly. (The Program Associate leads logistical coordination meetings as needed; this role owns the higher-stakes, relationship-defining ones.) Serve as the primary liaison between CDI Educators and partners for assigned engagements — scheduling Educators and ensuring alignment with partner needs and CDI's program standards. Coordinate participant communications across the engagement lifecycle for assigned engagements, including scheduling, pre- and post-program information, and responses to inquiries. Systems, Evaluation & Analytics Lead continuous improvement of delivery and evaluation systems and processes across Airtable, HubSpot, and Asana — surfacing recurring issues and designing refinements the broader delivery team (including the Program Associate) adopts. Lead the revision of Live Programs evaluation in partnership with the Research team to better align measurement with CDI's theory of change, and work with the Director of Live Programs and Research to design and implement evaluation processes for complex engagements. Lead analytics work for Live Programs evaluation — turning program data into insight that informs delivery, curriculum design, and partner outcomes. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with the Implementation, Partnerships, Education, and Culture Change teams to ensure successful delivery, especially on ICM and other cross-functional engagements. Support Educator training and release logistics for new and revised programs as the program menu expands. Who You Are 3+ years of program or project management experience, ideally within a learning and development or educational setting, including experience independently owning complex or multi-stakeholder projects. Bonus: Experience with measurement and evaluation, theory of change or other research-focused aspects of program management. Confident and credible in partner-facing settings, with demonstrated ability to lead external meetings, build trust with senior stakeholders, and represent an organization in relationship-defining conversations. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple engagements and deadlines effectively. Strong process orientation with a track record of identifying opportunities to optimize workflows and improve efficiency across a team. Highly attentive to detail, ensuring consistency and quality in execution and stakeholder communication. Comfortable with data and evaluation — able to turn program data into insight, and interested in partnering with a research function to strengthen program measurement. Experience with survey or evaluation design is a plus. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to quickly learn and effectively use tools such as Google Suite, Zoom, HubSpot, Asana, and Airtable; direct experience with any of these is a plus. A commitment to the mission and values of the Constructive Dialogue Institute. What We Offer A Mission-Driven Culture — our work culture genuinely reflects our mission, characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness Unlimited PTO — recharge on your own schedule with unlimited paid time off, in addition to 13 company holidays Health, Vision & Dental — health, vision, and dental plans through, with CDI contributing toward your premiums each month 401(k) Match — invest in your future with a 100% match on your contributions, up to 3% of your pay Professional Development — an annual budget to invest in your growth: build new skills, deepen existing ones, and stay inspired in your work Remote Work Support — up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment and up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses The Details Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 Location: Remote, must be based in the U.S. Schedule: Full-time, flexible within U.S. time zones Reports to: Director of Live Programs Target start date: Dec 1

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.