Director of Consulting - Washington, District of Columbia, United States - 21563 - Insperity

General information

Client / Corporate

Client

Work Mode

Hybrid

Name

Director of Consulting

Job ID

21563

City

Washington

Published date

10-Feb-2026

State

District of Columbia

Country

United States

Description & Requirements

Director of Consulting

Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Consulting to lead and grow a high-impact governance advisory practice.

The Scope

The Director of Consulting is a key member of our client’s consulting team and reports to the Associate Vice President of Consulting. The Director is responsible for driving the success of the governance consulting practice by leading early-stage consulting activities, including board workshops, retreats, and advisory consultations—and by fostering relationships that lead to repeated and deeper engagements.

To develop initial engagements into extended business growth, the Director must excel at cultivating long-term relationships with both clients and consultants, often navigating sensitive board, leadership, or team dynamics with tact, steadiness, and strong service orientation.

The consulting practice delivers governance and leadership expertise to its members and stakeholders through a network of contracted consultants, mostly current and former senior higher education leaders and board members. This role executes on and contributes to the team’s strategy while working collaboratively across the organization to achieve shared business objectives.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

Our client values their employees’ time and efforts. Their commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation of $86,000 to $108,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
Robust retirement planning: 403(b) plan available
Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and hybrid work schedule

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education governance, leadership consulting, organizational development, or a related advisory or client-facing environment.
Demonstrated experience working with college and university governing boards, presidents, senior leadership teams, and/or institutionally related foundations, preferably within a membership association, nonprofit, or consulting context.
Proven ability to design, scope, and oversee governance-focused consulting engagements—including board workshops, retreats, and advisory consultations — that address root-cause governance or leadership challenges.
Strong judgment and interpersonal skill in navigating sensitive board, leadership, or organizational dynamics, with discretion, professionalism, and a client-centered service orientation.
Experience cultivating and sustaining long-term client relationships that result in repeat engagements and expanded scope of work.
Demonstrated ability to support business growth activities, including opportunity identification, proposal development, pipeline management, and collaboration with marketing or thought leadership initiatives.
Experience coordinating and supporting external consultants or subject-matter specialists, including engagement oversight, quality assurance, and alignment with organizational standards and frameworks.
Ability to provide content or technical guidance and review consulting deliverables to ensure consistent, high-quality, and mission-aligned outcomes.
Strong collaborator and communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience contributing to webinars, publications, presentations, or other thought leadership efforts.
Availability for limited travel, as needed.

Duties:

Business Development and Client Engagement (50%)

Serve as the primary point of contact for members and clients seeking board workshops and retreats, including supporting the design of engagements that address root-cause issues, drafting proposals, and overseeing consulting engagements.
Facilitate complementary advisory consultations between consultants and members, cultivating these into paid engagements.
Implement business growth strategies for governance consulting offerings that support team revenue and engagement goals, including data analysis, prospect identification and outreach, marketing, and thought leadership.
Deepen existing client and member relationships to support future business development.
Support and lead webinars, podcasts, publications, programs, and other thought-leadership activities designed to generate new leads and increase awareness of consulting services.

Consultant Coordination and Engagement Oversight (30%)

Support the organization’s consultants throughout the consulting process, including matching consultants to engagements, leveraging consultant relationships to secure new business, and providing resources and expertise during engagement delivery.
Provide technical expertise, review consultant deliverables, and create frameworks to ensure consistent, high-quality consulting delivery.
Identify and support opportunities to showcase consultant thought leadership across internal and external channels.

Internal Collaboration and Strategic Support (20%)

Support the AVP and Director of Leadership Development Consulting in the development and delivery of the broader consulting portfolio, including leadership development and strategic planning services.
Support operational and strategic initiatives that help achieve the team’s revenue goals.
Facilitate the member and client journey through programs, services, and consulting offerings.
Engage in annual professional development activities that enhance individual and team capability to meet or exceed annual business goals.

About Our Client:

At the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), we’re united by a powerful purpose: empowering higher education leaders to govern with knowledge, confidence, and strategic vision. As the premier membership organization dedicated to strengthening board excellence across colleges, universities, and foundations, we provide research, advocacy, and solutions that help shape the future of higher education at every level. When you join AGB, you’ll be part of a diverse, mission-driven team that values innovation, inclusion, and impact, doing work that truly matters by advancing institutional vitality, student success, and effective governance. Here, your skills and passion help transform complex challenges into lasting opportunities for leaders and institutions nationwide.

Ready to shape the future of higher education?

Step into a dynamic consulting role where your expertise in governance and leadership will drive impact, build lasting client relationships, and deliver transformative solutions. Apply now to lead high-profile engagements and make a difference at the highest levels.

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.

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