Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University seeks Executive Director

Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University seeks Executive Director
Executive Search Announcement


Our Mission
LPI is committed to generating and communicating non-partisan data of Latinos in Rhode Island. LPI will stimulate public policy discourse and enhance the public's understanding of the Rhode Island Latino experience. With this information, Latinos’ social, economic and civic contributions to the State can be better documented and understood.


Our Vision
The Latino Policy Institute envisions a Rhode Island where:

· Latinos are socially and economically integrated and civically engaged;

· Rhode Islanders have an understanding of the contributions of Latinos to the state;

· Decision-makers have ready access to reliable and empirically-grounded data on Latinos in Rhode Island; and

· The LPI is the primary source of research on Latinos in Rhode Island.

LPI commissioned both a feasibility study and a business plan, and recently completed an organizational assessment, including comprehensive stakeholder surveys. LPI seeks qualified and motivated candidates with skills and experience in:
· Fundraising and Fiscal Management

· Knowledge of Public Policy and Research

· Serving as an Ambassador, Bridge, Diplomat

· Communication Skills; Vision / Entrepreneurial

· Leadership and Organizational Management Skills

· Experience Working with a Board of Directors

· Working with the Latino Community; Cultural Competencies

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to human_resources@rwu.edu and reference #10-075. Submissions/applications will be accepted until June 30, 2010 or until the position is filled. Thank you for your interest.