NYU Senior Leaders Fellowship

The NYU Senior Leaders Fellowship will provide a select group of mission-driven leaders with the opportunity to participate in a new leadership development program that is designed for leaders who desire to: deepen their awareness and usage of adaptive leadership approaches, engage in reflective practices and expand their connection to other visionary leaders reshaping the field of education. This innovative program will enhance the leadership and management abilities of individuals working in schools, social enterprises, private industry, and government who are committed to reimagining education. This eight-month leadership development program with a cohort of cross-sector leaders will offer a one-of-a-kind experience offering a comprehensive agenda that:

• Explores and shares best practices and strategies for leaders working in complex, ever-changing environments

• Provides practical advice enabling participants to adopt new leadership strategies that leverage adaptive leadership techniques, new research, and insights on leadership and strategies to create, manage, and lead collective impact partnerships

• Includes sessions to be facilitated by NYU faculty, executives, and thought leaders from diverse sectors and backgrounds

• Creates time and structure for leaders to reflect upon and assess: (1) their approach to leadership as evaluated by themselves and their colleagues and (2) their own assets and developmental areas

The NYU Senior Leaders Fellowship will utilize diverse methods and tools to accommodate a variety of learning styles including the following activities:

• 1st Convening of Fellows: A two-day virtual convening for all Fellows that will be held via Zoom. (April 1–2, 2021)

• 360-Degree Leadership Feedback & Assessment: Prior to attending the 1st Convening, Fellows will complete a 360-degree leadership assessment, which will be analyzed and utilized by each Fellow to create individual development goals during the 1st Convening.  (April 1–2, 2021)

• Executive Coaching: All Fellows will be provided with three one-on-one sessions (via phone or video conference) with an executive coach to continue to assess and develop their leadership abilities utilizing their 360-degree leadership assessment analysis and individual goals created during the 1st Convening. (April–September 2021)

• 2nd Convening of Fellows: A two-day virtual convening for all Fellows that will be held via Zoom. (October 14–15, 2021)

• Certificate of Completion: A certificate of completion will be awarded to all participants who successfully complete the Fellowship. (October 15, 2021)

• Access to Ongoing NYU Programs: Fellows will be provided with VIP access to select NYU programs and events including the Next Wave Leadership Conversation Speaker Series as well as an alumni convening in the spring of 2022.

The NYU Senior Leaders Fellowship will provide a unique opportunity to unite some of the most talented senior leaders across different sectors to engage in in-depth discussions about leadership and management; self-reflection; and opportunities to reimagine a new way to think about creating opportunities and programs that enable all individuals to succeed in school and beyond. 

The ideal Fellow is an individual who occupies a senior leadership position (either leading an organization, enterprise, or department) or reports to the senior most leader of an organization, enterprise, or department. Fellows will come from all sectors, including non-profits, private, government, and academia, and will have demonstrated an interest in enhancing their own leadership abilities, learning new insights on leadership, building networks, and engaging in deep thinking regarding best practices to foster collaborative approaches to reimagine the field of education. NYU also has a long-standing and deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, and for each cohort of Fellows, we seek to have applicants from diverse backgrounds in areas including, but not limited to: sector, ethnicity, race, religion, socio-economic background, gender, geography, and sexual orientation. 

The cost to participate in the 2021 NYU Senior Leaders Fellowship is $5,000 per attendee. Applicants interested in being considered for a scholarship should indicate this interest on the application and will receive additional information regarding scholarship criteria after filing their application. 

If interested in applying for the program please submit your Senior Leaders Fellowship Application.

Applications for the 2021 NYU Senior Leaders Fellowship will be accepted in two rounds as noted below:

The cost to participate in the 2021 NYU Senior Leaders Fellowship is $5,000 per attendee. Applicants submitting applications for Round 1 will receive full consideration for a scholarship to defray a portion of the cost of the program. Applicants submitting applications in Round 2 will be considered for any scholarship funding remaining after awards are made to Round 1 applicants. Applicants interested in being considered for a scholarship should indicate this interest on the application and will receive additional information regarding scholarship criteria after filing their application.