Senior Leadership Development Specialist

The East-West Center (EWC) promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1960, the Center serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views, build expertise, and develop policy options.

The Center’s 21-acre Honolulu campus, adjacent to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, includes conference facilities, three residence halls, and an office building that houses research, program, and administrative activities. The Center also has an office in Washington, D.C., that provides accessibility to U.S., regional government stakeholders, and program partners with innovative training, analytical and dialogue exchange, and public diplomacy products to meet U.S. policy priorities and expressed needs in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Leadership Program, part of the larger Professional Development team, is currently seeking a Senior Leadership Development Specialist. This role is responsible for the design, coordination, facilitation, and implementation of cohort-based professional development programs while working collaboratively with program operations staff, colleagues, and key stakeholders. The position develops and delivers engaging learning experiences that are regionally relevant and aligned with organizational objectives and supports high-quality participant experiences through curriculum development, experiential learning design, partnership coordination, evaluation, and continuous program improvement.

• Designs, develops, and organizes customized curricula and learning experiences for cohort-based leadership capacity building programs.
• Develops program content related to major regional issues and trends shaping the Asia-Pacific region, including technology and digital transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship, food and energy security, artificial intelligence, and peace and security.
• Integrates leadership development approaches and practical skill-building activities that help participants navigate complex and rapidly changing environments.
• Incorporates reflective and collaborative learning practices that strengthen participant engagement, communication, problem-solving, and cross-cultural understanding.
• Identifies and integrates diverse educational approaches, including peer learning, workshops, case studies, site visits, simulations, mentoring, and dialogue-based activities.
• Research emerging regional issues, effective learning and leadership practices, and partnership opportunities to strengthen program relevance and participant experience.

• Facilitates workshops, discussions, and experiential activities that encourage collaboration, reflection, and practical application of program concepts.
• Guides and supports participants throughout the program experience, fostering engagement, peer learning, and application of program insights.
• Cultivates respectful and constructive learning environments that support cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration.
• Adapts facilitation approaches and activities in response to participant needs, program goals, and evolving group dynamics.

• Leads implementation of program agendas and educational activities in collaboration with program operations and administrative staff.
• Identifies, recruits, and coordinates with guest experts, facilitators, community partners, and institutional stakeholders to support program objectives and participant engagement.
• Designs and leads study tours, field-based learning experiences, and site visits that connect program themes to regional and community contexts.
• Supports virtual and in-person program delivery, ensuring effective coordination and alignment with program objectives.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with alumni, partners, and stakeholders that support ongoing engagement and learning opportunities.

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