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HLI Director-in-Residence

 

Program Overview

 

The Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) offers the opportunity for former HLI fellows to serve as an HLI Director-in-Residence. The role is designed to strengthen leadership practice while contributing to the continued growth of the Institute.

Working alongside the HLI Executive Director, the Director-in-Residence supports program strategy, session planning, participant engagement, and continuous improvement while gaining hands-on experience with a systemwide leadership development initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the HLI Executive Director, advisory council members, and SUNY LEADS partners to deliver high-quality program experience.
  • Support program planning, implementation, participant engagement, alumni outreach, and communication.
  • Lead strategic projects that strengthen HLI’s curriculum, cohort experience, visibility, alumni network, and long-term impact.
  • Participate in regular check-ins to assess progress, share insights, and identify opportunities for program enhancement.
  • Present a final summary highlighting contribution, outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations.
  • Represent HLI and SUNY LEADS with professionalism, discretion, accountability, inclusive leadership, and a collaborative spirit.

Timeline

 

Late Fall: Applications open for eligible HLI Fellows.

December: Applications are reviewed, and selected candidate is notified; appointment and contracting are finalized. 

January – October: The HLI Director-in-Residence serves for the full HLI program cycle and receives a stipend for their service. 

HLI Director-in-Residence Application

 

Interested Fellows should submit an application (packet) to Zulaika.Rodriguez@suny.edu. Materials are due by Tuesday, December 1, 2026. 

The Application Packet should include:  

  • At letter of interest outlining the following:
    • A compelling rationale for participation.
    • Description of the anticipated outcomes or deliverables of the experience.
    • Demonstrate how the experience aligns with your professional growth and future leadership aspirations.
  • Provide letter from your current campus leadership (e.g., President, Vice-President or Provost) confirming institutional endorsement of Fellow’s participation. If the applicant’s direct supervisor is not the signatory of the first letter, a separate letter of support should be provided.  This letter should detail how the Fellow’s time and responsibilities will be adjusted to accommodate participation in the program.
  • If selected, the monthly stipend will be to support participation in the HLI Director-in-Residence program. The fellow will continue to maintain their full-time responsibilities at their home campus. The home institution and supervisor are expected to provide reasonable flexibility to allow the Fellow to engage meaningfully in program related activities, including virtual meetings and leadership discussions.