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Director of Consulting
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges is a mission-driven leader in the higher education and nonprofit sector, dedicated to advancing governance excellence, leadership development, and institutional effectiveness. As Director of Consulting, you will lead high-impact governance consulting engagements, including board workshops, retreats, and advisory services, while cultivating long-term client relationships and driving business development strategies. You will collaborate with senior leaders, governing boards, and external consultants to deliver strategic solutions, expand consulting services, and strengthen organizational growth within a dynamic, member-focused environment.
Why Candidates Choose to Build Careers with Our Client
AGB is committed to supporting employee success, well-being, and professional growth within a collaborative, mission-driven environment. They offer a competitive compensation range of $86,000 to $108,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both personal and professional needs:
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with employer matching to support long-term financial stability
- Financial Protection: Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
- Flexible Spending Options: Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible scheduling, and hybrid/remote work options
AGB fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture grounded in innovation, continuous learning, and service to the higher education community. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas, engage in meaningful work, and grow their careers while supporting leadership excellence and institutional impact across colleges, universities, and foundations.
To succeed as the Director of Consulting, you should have:
- Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience in higher education, governance consulting, organizational development, or a related client-facing advisory role; experience with nonprofit organizations or membership associations preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing consulting engagements, working with governing boards, senior leadership teams, and stakeholders, and delivering strategic solutions in complex organizational environments.
- Solid business development, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills, including proposal development, pipeline management, and relationship management that drive client retention and growth.
- Advanced communication and technical proficiency, including experience with presentations, virtual collaboration tools, and thought leadership content development; availability for limited domestic travel required.
Your responsibilities as the Director of Consulting will include:
- Lead business development initiatives by managing client relationships, identifying new consulting opportunities, developing proposals, and driving revenue growth within higher education consulting and advisory services.
- Design and oversee governance consulting engagements, including board workshops, leadership retreats, and strategic advisory sessions that address complex organizational and governance challenges.
- Manage consultant engagement and delivery by coordinating subject matter experts, ensuring quality assurance, and aligning consulting outcomes with organizational standards and client expectations.
- Develop and execute thought leadership initiatives, including webinars, publications, and presentations, to enhance brand visibility, generate leads, and support marketing strategies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic planning, consulting operations, and member engagement efforts while contributing to overall business objectives and service innovation.
About AGB
Our client is a mission-driven national higher education association dedicated to advancing governance excellence by empowering governing boards and senior institutional leaders with research, resources, professional development, and expert support, helping colleges, universities, and foundations navigate complex challenges and lead with confidence. With a century-long legacy of strengthening board leadership and institutional effectiveness, our client fuels student success, organizational vitality, and sector innovation through consulting, education, advocacy, and member-centric solutions.
Lead Change. Drive Impact. Transform Governance.
Step into a high-visibility consulting leadership role where your expertise will shape strategy, strengthen institutions, and influence higher education at the highest levels. Apply today to expand your impact, build lasting client partnerships, and help redefine governance excellence.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.
We anticipate that this application window will close in 30 days.
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