The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University is expanding, thanks to several generous grants. Here is a list of current job opportunities. Please check back, as this page will be updated when new positions are posted.
Director of Development, Program for Leadership and Character
The Director of Development, Program for Leadership and Character is responsible for leading the fundraising efforts for the renowned Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. In addition to providing strategic guidance and collaborating with other key development officers, this person is responsible for managing a portfolio of 100+ prospects and identifying and securing major gifts of $50,000 to $1,000,000+ for the program from alumni, parents and friends of Wake Forest University. The Director is responsible for establishing and reaching determined goals and strengthening relationships campus-wide to increase philanthropic support for the program. The program is highly interdisciplinary in nature, and the Director will be uniquely called upon to understand and represent the Program accordingly, both internally and externally. Key areas of focus include support for faculty and staff positions, program funds, and scholarships. Securing endowed funds for these priorities is of particular importance.
Director of Research and Assessment, Program for Leadership and Character
The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University seeks a creative and committed scholar with a research program focused on character education, moral personality, leadership development, and/or program evaluation to serve as Director of Research and Assessment. We are particularly interested in scholars with knowledge of character, leadership, and/or moral education who have strong methodological experience designing, implementing, and assessing interventions. Evidence of mixed-methods (i.e., quantitative, and qualitative) empirical research skills is required, and familiarity with research on character, leadership, or related concepts is preferred.
Program Manager, Program for Leadership and Character in the Professional Schools
The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University seeks a diligent, detail-oriented, conscientious, and collaborative colleague to serve as Program Manager. The Program Manager will play a key role in grant management and project management. The Program Manager will also play a critical role in nurturing a work culture that supports the Program’s mission: cultivating leaders of character who are oriented toward the common good. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the following: management practices that support staff persons’ dignity and development; cultivating healthy, diverse teams; and organizational design and improvement.
Research Scholar, Character Education and Evaluation, Program for Leadership and Character
The Program for Leadership and Character in the Professional Schools at Wake Forest University seeks an individual with an excellent research background in character education as a Research Scholar in Character Education and Evaluation. This person will work closely with the Senior Research Scholar in the Professional Schools to facilitate and guide PLCPS staff and faculty in the development of character and leadership among Wake Forest students in coherent, consistent, and effective ways. This person will also work very closely with the Senior Research Scholar to create frameworks and research protocols, and be one of the lead people in charge of measurement and evaluation of the impact of the Program’s work as a whole.
Research Scholar, Measurement and Evaluation, Program for Leadership and Character
The Research Scholar in Measurement and Evaluation will work closely with the Senior Research Scholar in the Professional Schools to facilitate and guide PLCPS staff and faculty in the development of character and leadership in students in coherent, consistent, and effective ways. This person will be one of the lead people in charge of measurement and evaluation of the impact of the Program’s work as a whole.