President

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* PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING *

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LOCATION

The board of directors is willing to consider moving the organization to the home city of our president-elect.

ABOUT

The mission of the Wilberforce Academy is to train college-age students to be redemptive change agents in their home societies. As these students graciously bring the truth of a Christian worldview to bear on the deepest needs of their societies, they will foster human flourishing in their societies as well as serve God as He builds His kingdom in their midst.

Over one million international students and scholars, many the crème de la crème of their societies, study in America and most will return home. Will we send them back home with a vision that transcends career and cronies. We will train these students for lives of Christ- animated servant leadership anchored deeply in a Christian worldview. We will equip them to apply the Gospel to their vocational callings and to the needs of their societies. The overarching strategy is to train other trainers who can in turn train these international students to be Christ- animated redemptive change agents.

ROLE PROFILE

The Wilberforce Academy president is a decisive and compassionate leader with an evangelical background and a proven record of producing sustainable, positive results. While taking responsibility to build the institution, the president also works well with people of other cultures, is a poised and comfortable public speaker, and one who can irresistibly invite others to share financially in the mission and vision of Wilberforce Academy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Championing and Stewarding the Mission: Promote the Academy’s mission and vision to all audiences with a special focus on enhancing the organization’s profile and mission among international student ministers; steward the mission and vision; assist the Chairperson with board development; cultivate allies while also communicating prayer needs and ways in which God has worked.
• Energetically Raise Funds: Cultivate potential donors; establish fundraising goals and develop fundraising materials; continue high-touch communication with existing donors.
• Systematic Planning: Assist the board in developing strategic plans and develop business plans that ensure orderly and systematic processes that are in keeping with the organization’s mission and vision.
• Competently Lead: Develop a team of staff and volunteers who will work together to achieve the organizational mission. Aspects of this responsibility include establishing standardized practices, policies, and systems that serve the development of student and trainer networks.
• Accurately Communicate Achievements and Needs: Ensure effective regular, attractive, and systematic communications that accurately communicate the Wilberforce Academy “story,” whether through print, virtual, audio, or video media, while also communicating organizational and program needs. Communicate the Kingdom-enhancing value of the Academy’s mission.

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrable love for God
• Believes that the Gospel not only impacts individual lives, but that the Gospel of the Kingdom also impacts the future of nations (“discipling the nations”)
• Demonstrated track record of working interculturally and with international students (5 years)
• Progressive growth in leadership responsibility (5 years)
• Evangelical theological depth through academic achievement or practical experience in leadership positions
• Willingness and ability to raise funds for the organization
• Deep commitment to the mission of the Academy
• Passion for empowering others to impact society
• Capable and committed team-builder
• Demonstrated character and integrity
• Doctoral degree preferred due to student’s receptivity to those with higher levels of academic achievement

SCHEDULE

• Flexible, generally Monday through Friday, but also occasional weekends.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Resume
• Cover letter that clearly integrates your faith background with the responsibilities and requirements of this description. Applicants who do not submit the cover letter will not be considered.

PROCESS

• Submit resume and cover letter
• Take the Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution assessment
• Phone Interview with recruiter
• Submit DISC and MBTI (these will not be used to screen, but to know the candidate better)
• Phone Interview with board member
• In person interview with full board of directors

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $53,000.00 to $73,000.00 /year

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development assistance