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The Director serves as a key part of the planning and design team and helps to define and develop the BiGS strategy, research, and communications agenda, in close collaboration with the Senior Associate Dean for Business in Global Society. The Director manages a team of four staff members and reports to the Director of Administration and Operations for BiGS and Initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Establish close working relationships with the Senior Associate Dean and affiliated faculty to help craft and implement the next phase of BiGS
Design and launch targeted programming focused on research, the curriculum, communication and convening
Serve as an expert source of information for internal and external audiences
Develop and manage operations including budget, staff, and technology
Design and implement a dissemination strategy for research and content created by BiGS and its affiliated faculty
Oversee communications approach including social media, news and reports
Serve as a proactive link to the community of like-minded faculty, researchers, alumni, and business leaders
Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 10 years of higher education experience is required, ideally with MBA programs or other types of general management education
Prior experience managing research-oriented activities and working closely with faculty
Nice to have:
Curious about, committed to, and passionate about the intersection of business and society
Excited about taking plans from idea to reality, and managing a highly efficient, lean team that delivers significant impact
A high comfort level with a changing and evolving agenda along with the flexibility to adapt to that agenda
Proven writing and communication skills across varied audiences and media
Self-motivation, creativity, and comfort building collaborative relationships across a complex organization
Track record of generating excitement about a new idea while simultaneously managing operational details
Familiarity with scholarly research and research methodologies
What we offer:
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement