Senior Director of Strategy and Growth

at  FULLER THEOLOGICAL

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND GROWTH

Organization: Thrive Center for Human Development at Fuller Theological Seminary
Work Module: Hybrid - Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Report to: Executive Director
About Us: The Thrive Center for Human Development at Fuller Theological Seminary is a nonprofit applied research center dedicated to creating and distributing resources rooted in psychological science and spiritual health. Our mission is to foster thriving individuals and communities by integrating robust research with practical applications. We seek a dynamic and visionary Senior Director of Strategy & Growth to join our team and help advance our mission through strategic growth and development.
At the Thrive Center, we create and distribute resources rooted in cutting-edge psychological research to explore the profound connections between spirituality and well-being. Our aim is to illuminate how spirituality and religion can foster resilience and thriving, benefiting not just individuals, but communities and systems. While we embrace a broad understanding of spiritual health centered on love, our Christian foundation allows us to offer specific resources that reflect a Christian perspective on wholeness and thriving.
Role Overview: The Senior Director of Strategy & Growth will lead in developing a movement of thriving through spiritual health, identifying key partners and audiences, oversight of operations and administration, revenue generation, fiscal oversight, measuring effectiveness of resources and programs, as well as serving as a senior liaison for the Thrive Center within Fuller Theological Seminary and the Leadership Formation Division (LFD). The position entails drawing on market analysis and data analytics to inform partnerships, product and program development and evaluation, marketing, and brand positioning. The position requires a strong focus on expansion of a content-driven business, the creation and leverage of partnerships and networks, generating streams of revenue, and an ability to collaboratively lead a team toward these objectives. The Senior Director of Strategy & Growth will work closely with the Executive Director and Senior Director of Content to develop and implement the overall strategy of the Thrive Center.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree or PhD is preferred. Preferred areas of study include Psychology, Education, Business (MBA), Social Entrepreneurship (MSSE), Philanthropy, Public Administration (MPA), and/or MDiv.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of leadership experience in a nonprofit, research institute, or academic institution with a proven success of developing and implementing strategic plans; growing an audience; measuring impact; and building relationships with individuals, nonprofits, universities, civic organizations, foundations, and/or digitally-based networks.
• Experience and passion in building national movements around personal transformation and social change.
• Expert level psychological writing and training abilities in the areas of positive psychology, positive youth development, and/or psychology of religion and spirituality are preferred. Candidate with an established presence as a thought leader in the field is preferred.
• Experience with theological writing and training in ministry, leadership, and spiritual formation is also an asset.
• Experience working in matrix organizations while engaging in activities such as supervising, negotiating, promotion/branding, and external relationship management.
• Experience developing offerings suited for a changing landscape of mental health, church, and culture.
• Experience in a multicultural team setting, with strong relational skills and ability to build relationships, manage teams, and work effectively with diverse staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-task environment is a must–including the ability to initiate, prioritize, maintain, and complete both short-term and long-term projects simultaneously with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Team player - experience working in a startup environment and working collaboratively with others.
  How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience and interest. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  The Thrive Center for Human Development at Fuller Theological Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires repetitive motions and sitting at computer keyboard
• Able to hear and speak on the telephone
• Able to read, take notes, and view a computer monitor
• Able to conduct business at other offices on campus