Vice President Social Impact

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) is the leading healthcare educator in the U.S., shaping the future of healthcare by preparing a diverse workforce with high-quality academic programs. We innovate education pathways, align with industry needs and empower individuals to reach their full potential. Our commitment to excellence and inclusivity is reflected in our expansive network of institutions, serving over 90,000 students and supported by a strong community of approximately 350,000 alumni and nearly 10,000 dedicated employees. Visit Adtalem.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Advancing Equity and Expanding Access

Adtalem's mission-driven approach uniquely positions us to address healthcare workforce shortages by graduating highly qualified talent at scale. With approximately 350,000 alumni and nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, our impact is significant and growing.

Amid economic and social challenges, achieving health equity is crucial, especially with the current healthcare talent deficit. Adtalem is committed to expanding access, empowering diverse learners, and supporting them in becoming skilled clinicians.

Our programs are rigorous and aligned with healthcare workforce needs, delivering high-quality outcomes for over 90,000 students. AUC and RUSM graduates achieved a 98% first-time residency attainment rate for 2023-2024, and, combined, they graduate more MDs than any U.S. school. Chamberlain University, the largest school of nursing in the country, is the leading grantor of BSN degrees to minority students in the U.S. Walden University ranks No. 1 in granting research doctoral degrees in Health Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Business, Education, and other non-science and engineering degrees and No. 1 in granting research doctoral degrees to women in Health Sciences, Psychology, Business, Education and other non-science and engineering programs. RUSVM has largest DVM enrollment amongst American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleagues (AAVMC) veterinary schools and one in four of its graduates have been people of color over the past three years. Advancing health equity is central to our mission.

Adtalem Global Education seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as the Vice President of Social Impact. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Communications & Corporate Affairs Officer, this executive will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive social impact strategy that advances Adtalem's mission of empowering students to achieve their goals, find success, and make inspiring contributions to our global community.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive social impact strategy aligned with Adtalem's mission, values, and business objectives.
• Lead the development and execution of signature social impact initiatives focused on democratizing higher education, social determinants of health, health equity, and social and economic justice.
• Align and integrate the Adtalem Foundation, the Empower Scholarship Fund, the Walden Center for Social Change, the Adtalem Political Action Committee, and the forthcoming Adtalem Research Institute under a cohesive impact strategy.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with nonprofits, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to amplify social impact.
• Establish measurement frameworks and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and communicate impact to stakeholders.
• Oversee social impact reporting, including ESG disclosures and impact assessments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate social impact initiatives across the organization, garnering buy-in and alignment with internal leaders and stakeholders.
• Partner with the Corporate Affairs team (Government Relations, Investor Relations, Alumni Relations and Global Communications) to align impact messaging with broader organizational priorities.
• Partner with Human Resources and our extended leadership team to help enhance organizational health and strengthen our culture and employer value proposition, integrating a focus on social impact enterprise wide.
• Manage the social impact team and budget while identifying opportunities for program expansion.
• Serve as a thought leader and representative for Adtalem's social impact work in external forums.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in social impact, corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, or related fields.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful social impact strategies at scale.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in corporate social impact.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and building strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to measure and communicate social impact outcomes.
• Excellence in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field (MBA, MPA, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the higher education or educational technology sector.
• Track record of innovation in social impact program design.
• Understanding of ESG frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Experience managing significant philanthropic budgets.
• Publication record or speaking experience on social impact topics.

Personal Characteristics

• Passionate commitment to educational equity and social justice.
• Strategic mindset balanced with practical execution capabilities.
• Inspirational leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Creative problem-solver with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong ethical compass and commitment to transparency.
• Collaborative approach with excellent relationship-building skills.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $188,000.00 and $340,000.00. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
  
  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation