Director Of Consulting & Learning

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The role of the Director of Consulting & Learning is to oversee key revenue-stream initiatives within the National Diversity Council. Partnering with the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Research (SVPSR), the Director of Consulting & Learning develops, implements, and manages the consulting strategy to meet the growing needs of our partners and clients across the United States. This position ensures consulting activities enhance the organization’s competitive position in the national landscape.The Director of Consulting & Learning also represents the NDC externally, acting as a liaison to partners, clients, and communities to promote the mission of the organization. This is a remote position.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Consulting & Learning will be responsible for the following. Other responsibilities may be added.

• Conduct primary and secondary research through multiple sources to support development of client proposals and reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely while delivering presentations and written communications to large stakeholder audiences and executive leadership teams
• Grow with the NDC by supporting internal initiatives to uplift our people, processes, and market presence
• Oversee consulting website and lead marketing associated with the consulting function
• Oversee Insightly, NDC’s CRM platform, to track business processes associated with consulting.
• Manage and collaborate with NDC’s network of highly skilled consultants to solve client problems, create training programs and strategic communication deliverables, and deliver high impact projects
• Ensure knowledge is documented and successfully transferred to the client at the end of the engagement
• Develop a trusted client partnership by listening to unspoken concerns and seeking to understand the client’s business and environment as a whole
• Manage projects confidently yet carefully; bring structure where there is ambiguity
• Direct the NDC consulting and training activities while acting as main point of contact for clients. This involves responsibility for entire consulting process and delivery of services to clients.
• Anticipate and resolve stakeholder resistance and other risks in order to bring others along to a desired outcome

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent time management and high energy level
• Familiarity with common project and change management methodologies
• Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills
• Master’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in project and/or change management supporting process, people and/or organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Availability to travel to facilitate in-person meetings as needed
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
• In-depth knowledge of DEI best practices, concepts, and programs
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with numerical data or performing data analysis and reporting
• Demonstrated proactiveness and perseverance in complex environments
• Must provide reliable Internet access and a smartphone
• Well-versed in MS Office and Insightly or related software in addition to other business and communication tools such as Zoom and Google Drive
• Strategic, team oriented, adaptable, dependable
• Ability to develop strategic communication deliverables and conduct discovery calls with clients

SALES AWARD

The Director of Consulting & Learning is eligible for the NDC Certification Program

Sales Award, which recognizes NDC staff for their dedication and contributions to help drive top-line revenue and growth for this program.

PAY

$85,000 - $95,000, depending on experience and location.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As a regular employee of the National Diversity Council, the Director of Consulting & Learning is eligible to participate in the company-sponsored benefits.

About the National Diversity Council

As a diversity, equity, and inclusion focused non-profit offering consulting and training to many of the leading businesses across the nation, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment and to empowering organizations to enhance their work environments. Through our programs, we provide invaluable opportunities for organizations to share best practices and gain insights from top leaders in the field of diversity and inclusion. More information about the National Diversity Council is available atwww.nationaldiversitycouncil.org.The National Diversity Council is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.