Director of Operations and Strategy

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The Director of Operations & Strategy (DOS) will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of CLUNY’s mission and grant objectives. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the DOS will oversee day‑to‑day operations, manage budgets and vendors, and coordinate major events and initiatives with our events team. This role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on execution — ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in complex, mission‑driven environments.

The DOS implements systems and processes, coordinates administrative functions on a daily basis both internal to the university and outside of it, and supports the Director and Deputy Director to ensure smooth execution of the project’s many initiatives. The DOS must be an excellent, clear, and direct communicator and be willing to navigate complex systems to accomplish organizational objectives.

Projected salary range: $85,000–$90,000.

• Operations & Grant Management
  • Lead project operations, ensuring alignment with grant deliverables and deadlines.
  • Efficiently and effectively lead team meetings.
  • Use Asana to manage detailed project tasks, enforce deadlines, and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Reconcile expenses related to the Cluny Project for all stakeholders in the university system.
  • Manage overall budget, reconcile expenses, and oversee grant reporting quarterly and annually.
  • Develop vendor accountability systems, coordinate relationships with 12‑15+ external partners, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely payments.
  • Maintain project databases, CRM, and internal reporting systems.
  • Work with the Director and Deputy Director to improve overall organizational efficiency.
• Events & Conferences
  • Manage event vendors and team; oversee on‑site operations at most Cluny events.
  • Help plan and execute the annual CLUNY conference, including budget, vendor management, speaker invitations, travel, and participant logistics.
  • Support mini‑events (dinners, retreats, international encounters) by managing guest lists, venues, catering, and reports.
  • Prepare post‑event evaluations and recommendations.
• Cluny Academy – Educational Arm
  • Manage implementation of the Foundations of Agency workshop, including facilitator recruitment.
  • Oversee logistics, technology, and feedback systems for workshops.
  • Support administration of strategic prizes, scholarships, and grants for Cluny Capital.
• Media & Communications
  • Oversee operational development of journal, educational video series, and social media content.
  • Coordinate with media partners to track engagement metrics.
  • Support branding and marketing strategy, ensuring consistent messaging.
• Partnerships & Community
  • Keep CRM up to date and user‑friendly.
  • Work with the Director and Deputy Director to submit grant proposals.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree a plus.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in operations, project management, or related role.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, vendors, and complex multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, Slack), budgeting software, and CRMs.
• Familiarity with academic, nonprofit, or religious contexts a plus.
• Passion for interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation.