Marquette University

Oversees content development, delivery, budgets and relationships with faculty and clients.. Business Development and Relationship Building: Collaborates with cross-campus partners (e.g., the Dean, Graduate School of Management, College of Business Administration program/center leaders, other corporate/business/community relations colleagues, etc.). Curriculum design and delivery-Facilitates the collaboration between clients and faculty to design, develop, and deliver high-quality custom and open enrollment Executive Education programs.. Collaborates with College of Business Administrations staff and event planner for support to on-site program delivery.. Master's degree in business, adult education, leadership, or related field preferred.

program director

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number 201103877 Position Title Program Director, Executive Education (Part-Time) State Wisconsin Employment Status Part Time Position Status Limited Term If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 12/31/2026 Position Type Staff Job Family Academic Program Management and Instructional Services Position Overview
Oversees the strategic direction and overall success of the Executive Education offerings in the College of Business Administration. Manages and expands the college portfolio of non-credit educational programs. Oversees content development, delivery, budgets and relationships with faculty and clients. Will lead business development, proposal development, account, project, and quality management, staffing and resource allocation for all College of Business Administration executive education programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
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<li>Business strategy: Sets the strategic direction for the Executive Education program.</li>
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a. Understands the needs of current and potential clients through industry trends, event/conference participation, and collaboration with faculty, university, and business/organization leaders.
b. Effectively translates needs into actionable vision and strategy.
c. Develops a scalable and sustainable operating model that optimizes College of Business Administration resources and other Marquette partners.
d. Analyzes benchmark data to inform target market(s) and services to be offered.
e. Establishes strategic and operational metrics to measure outcomes and inform continuous improvement.
f. Sets competitive pricing model(s) for services based on applicable market data and leveraging university subject-matter experts. Ensures fiscal stewardship of university resources.
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<li>Business Development and Relationship Building: Collaborates with cross-campus partners (e.g., the Dean, Graduate School of Management, College of Business Administration program/center leaders, other corporate/business/community relations colleagues, etc.) to identify individual and organization-level prospects and opportunities. Leads outreach efforts to potential executive education clients.</li>
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a. Clearly articulates and effectively pitches the College's value proposition and capabilities to prospective clients.
b. Proactively identifies and coordinates participation in college, university, industry, and community events that could serve as lead generating opportunities.
c. Leads the development of compelling marketing materials and social media.
d. Oversees timely and effective proposals.
e. Develops and sustains positive business and community relationships with the College of Business Administration. Presents executive education as a primary focus, while identifying other engagement opportunities for employers/community groups and COBA.
f. Develops strong client relationships and serves as the primary contact for prospective and contracted clients throughout outreach, program delivery, and beyond.
g. Serves as an ex-officio member of the college's advisory boards to support industry connectivity.
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<li>Curriculum design and delivery-Facilitates the collaboration between clients and faculty to design, develop, and deliver high-quality custom and open enrollment Executive Education programs.</li>
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a. Employs data and trends that support the design, marketing, and delivery (including modalities) of Executive Education programs.
b. Builds and sustains relationships with faculty to understand areas of expertise and to optimally align faculty with client and program opportunities.
c. Explores faculty facilitation models that engage community experts as instructors in executive education in partnership with MU faculty.
d. Ensures that programs developed meet the objectives of the engagement. Troubleshoots issues and engages other university partners as needed to deliver a successful outcome.
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<li>Operations- Plan and execute successful delivery of executive education programs, including negotiating and contracting, and managing program budgets.</li>
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a. Ensures the proper handling of budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and financial statements.
b. Collaborates with College of Business Administrations staff and event planner for support to on-site program delivery.
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<li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.</li>
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Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree preferably in project management, professional services, higher education, executive education, or corporate talent experience.
10+ years' professional experience, including experience working with executive and mid-level industry leaders and managers and demonstrated success launching and maintaining collaborations and partnerships.
2+ years' experience in a combination of higher education, executive education, corporate talent and leadership development or professional service firm.
2+ years of supervising staff.
2+ years of managing and meeting budgets.
Experience networking and building relationships with executive and mid-level industry leaders and managers.
Strong interpersonal and speaking skills, including ability to interact with all levels of employees, participants, executives, and high-level external stakeholders while maintaining professionalism.
Demonstrated effective presentation, influence, and negotiation skills.
Project management experience.
Mature judgement, sensitivity and diplomacy when dealing with all internal and external stakeholders.
Must be able to set and manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to challenging needs and goals.
Experience managing client experiences in inclusive and culturally diverse settings.
Proven success collaborating with faculty or external service providers.
Willingness to work both on and off campus. Requirement to visit company sites, attend community events, with some executive education programs being offered at off-campus locations.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Master's degree in business, adult education, leadership, or related field preferred.
Department College of Business Admin Posting Date 12/22/2023 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Required Documents
Required Documents
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<li>Cover Letter/Letter of Application</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae</li>
<li>References</li>
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Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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<li>* Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in project management, professional services, higher education, executive education, corporate talent experience, or a related field?</li>
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<li>Do you have at least 10 years of professional experience, including experience working with executive and mid-level industry leaders and managers and demonstrated success launching and maintaining collaborations and partnerships?</li>
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<li>Do you have at least 2 years of experience in a combination of higher education, executive education, corporate talent and leadership development or a professional service firm?</li>
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<li>Do you have at least two years of experience supervising staff and managing and meeting budgets?</li>
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<li>What is your pay range requirement for this role?</li>
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