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Managing Director, Upwardly Global Chicago

Upwardly Global

Job Status: Full Time
Experience Level : Senior Level
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000 depending on

This is an opportunity for an exceptional leader, experienced entrepreneur, skilled manager and fundraiser with a track record of proven results. The Managing Director will work closely with the Executive Director/Founder to launch the Chicago office, implement the model, and grow the results, program and team of the Chicago branch office. This talented individual will have responsibility for producing significant social impact for at least 500 immigrants from 94 countries in the first three years and for partnering with America's leading employers to create lasting social change through the implementation of immigrant inclusive hiring practices.

We are seeking a rare individual who can move quickly from strategy to implementation, who has both big vision and can manage the operational details, and is comfortable moving between the largest multinational corporations and small nonprofit organizations. The Chicago Director will have a proven record of fundraising results from corporations and high net worth individuals, as well as significant experience with earned income strategies. The Chicago Director will combine strong leadership, proven management experience and creative problem-solving with resourcefulness in the service of social change. The Director will have a passion for our vision and the communication skills to connect others to it.

This is a life and career-changing opportunity for an ambitious, entrepreneurial professional of the highest integrity; it will never be a 9-5, M-F job. This is an opportunity to build a significant track record within an award-winning social entrepreneurial organization.

The Managing Director joins a management team of committed, ambitious, creative, action-oriented and inspired professionals. In addition, the Director joins and will commit to continuing a history of success as Upwardly Global has been recognized for its leadership and innovation by the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award, New Profit Inc., Ashoka: Innovators for the Public and the Draper Richards Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. Please find more information on our website: www.upwardlyglobal.org.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Fundraising and Financial Management - The Managing Director has responsibility and accountability for a $400K annual budget.
• Team Management, Development and Coaching - The Managing Director will have 2-3 direct reports in 2008 and oversee the entire staff team as it grows.
• Program Development and Management - The Managing Director drives results and reach of both our Jobseeker Services and Employer Network programs.
• Public Relations and Presentations - The Managing Director serves as the primary local communicator for our vision of a workforce that optimizes the talents of immigrant professionals.

Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, with significant enterprise-building, fundraising and leadership experience. Relevant for-profit experience with community involvement experience as a volunteer or board member also desirable.

Proven fundraiser or experienced salesperson with quantifiable results in corporate and individual donor development. Established Chicago donor and corporate network highly desirable.

Industry experience and contacts in workforce development, human resources, corporate change management, staffing or placement highly desirable.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience, including successful management of managers.

Master's degree (or foreign-degree equivalent) in business, public policy or other related field from top tier university required.

Demonstrated ability to produce and motivate/manage others toward quantifiable results.

Exceptional communicator, written and verbal

Embraces problem-solving within ambiguity, highly flexible, and thrives in a small team environment.

Proven experience in leading incremental improvements within an established model.

Highest level of integrity, professional pride, and maturity.

Sense of humor

Foreign-born professionals encouraged to apply.

Compensation: Salary range: $75,000 - $95,000 depending on experience, with bonus potential. Health insurance, life insurance, 403B and generous vacation package included. This position will be located in Chicago, IL with 10% national travel.

To Apply:

1. Email your resume (in text or MS Word format) to jobs@upwardlyglobal.org. Please do not send your resume in the mail. We are accepting applications by EMAIL only.
2. This will be a HIGHLY COMPETITIVE process. Please include a cover letter of one page only that outlines why you possess the leadership and experience to direct Upwardly Global Bay Area.

Travel for interviews may be funded, but we will not be able to fund re-location.
Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, we regret that we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant.