Program Purpose: The Senior Level Leadership Program strengthens the capacity of appointed IU cabinet and senior-level administrators to lead complex functions, advance organization-wide priorities, and support the Executive Director. Participants develop strategic and systems leadership, collaborate across departments, and build relationships with school districts, government, higher education, businesses, nonprofits, community partners, and state agencies. The program also prepares leaders to identify and steward grants, contracts, partnerships, and other resources that advance the IU's mission and sustainability.
Aligned with the PAIU Leadership Development Framework, the program complements the Executive Director program: This program emphasizes organizational leadership and implementation; EDOLP emphasizes executive authority, governance, and statewide representation.
Length: 8–10 months
Format: Program Overview; seven modules; cross-IU networking; collaborative problem-solving; mentoring; optional coaching; and an applied leadership opportunity.
Annual Program Fee: $500 (you will receive a system-generated invoice after you register).
February | Virtual Program Overview Introduction to the senior leadership role, IU system, organizational culture, and stakeholder landscape. March | In Person – Day on the Hill The Senior Leadership Role Enterprise leadership, executive team contribution, and representing the IU. April | Virtual Strategic and Systems Leadership Connecting strategy, district and community needs, systems, and resources. Summer | Virtual Organizational Stewardship and Resource Development Financial awareness, grants, contracts, revenue, operational excellence, and risk. September | Virtual Leading People and Organizational Culture Talent development, organizational culture, accountability, and high-performing teams. November | In Person – 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Collaboration, Communication, and External Influence Stakeholder communication and partnerships across districts, government, higher education, business, and community. Leading Change and Organizational Improvement Change leadership, implementation, service improvement, and measurable impact. Future-Focused Leadership Emerging trends, sustainable services and partnerships, resource development, and leadership growth.
February | Virtual Program Overview Introduction to the senior leadership role, IU system, organizational culture, and stakeholder landscape.
March | In Person – Day on the Hill The Senior Leadership Role Enterprise leadership, executive team contribution, and representing the IU.
April | Virtual Strategic and Systems Leadership Connecting strategy, district and community needs, systems, and resources.
Summer | Virtual Organizational Stewardship and Resource Development Financial awareness, grants, contracts, revenue, operational excellence, and risk.
September | Virtual Leading People and Organizational Culture Talent development, organizational culture, accountability, and high-performing teams.
November | In Person – 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Collaboration, Communication, and External Influence Stakeholder communication and partnerships across districts, government, higher education, business, and community.
Leading Change and Organizational Improvement Change leadership, implementation, service improvement, and measurable impact.
Future-Focused Leadership Emerging trends, sustainable services and partnerships, resource development, and leadership growth.
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