What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Institute of Coaching position at McLean Hospital?
Decision Authority and Accountability
* Final approval of educational content and programming
* Educational standards and instructional quality
* Operational oversight to ensure alignment with the IOC's mission, strategic priorities, and institutional standards
Time Commitment
* Monthly one-hour CLG meetings (Chair)
* Quarterly ILC meetings (90-120 minutes)
* Regular OLG participation (as scheduled)
* Routine coordination with the Director of Research, PMG, and volunteer leaders
* Regular ongoing engagement with sponsors, professional fellows, IOC members, and coaching thought leaders
* Governance participation and time commitments may vary slightly based on strategic priorities and annual planning cycles
* Ongoing engagement with the Director of Research for philanthropic efforts, funders, and other potential sources of research support
Eligibility Requirements
Coaching experience qualifications
* Doctoral degree in a discipline within the scope of the coaching field such as psychology, social psychology, or psychotherapy, or healthcare, or organizational behavior
* Proof of active coaching certification through specific certifying bodies OR at least ten years experience in coaching practice, coach training and/or coach mentoring
Faculty eligibility
* Candidates may be eligible for a faculty appointment contingent upon all requirements being met and provided they hold a Doctoral degree in a discipline aligned with the Department of Psychology and the academic mission of the Harvard Faculty of Medicine
Overview of the Institute Leadership Council (ILC)
The ILC is responsible for stewarding the Institute of Coaching's mission, strategy, sustainability, and leadership performance. While McLean retains ultimate institutional, fiduciary, legal, and compliance authority, the ILC exercises delegated governance authority over IOC's strategic and operational direction. The ILC is not advisory in nature. It is the primary governing body of IOC within McLean's institutional framework
The ILC ensures that IOC:
* Advances its mission to promote the science and practice of coaching
* Maintains scientific rigor and professional credibility
* Operates in a financially responsible and sustainable manner
* Aligns with McLean's institutional standards and expectations
* Maintains clarity of purpose and disciplined execution
Overview of the Coaching Leaders Group (CLG)
The Coaching Leaders Group (CLG) ensures that IOC's educational offerings are high-quality, coherent, research-informed, and aligned with IOC's mission and strategic priorities. The CLG translates strategy and science into learning experiences that elevate professional coaching practice.
Under the leadership of the Sr. Director, the CLG integrates coaching field best practices and instructional excellence into IOC's educational portfolio, while coordinating with PMG's Association Manager to collaborate with the operational divisions of the IOC, including membership, marketing, finance, and development initiatives.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Occasionally
- Lifting Frequently
- Carrying Frequently
- Pushing Occasionally
- Pulling Occasionally
- Climbing Rarely
- Balancing Frequently
- Stooping Occasionally
- Kneeling Occasionally
- Crouching Occasionally
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Foot Use Rarely
- Vision - Far Constantly
- Vision - Near Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
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