Description

Director: Strategic Partnerships and Immersive Programs

Robinson College of Business

RCB Career Management Services

 

Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business (RCB) is one of the largest business schools in the country, with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students. Our undergraduate and part-time MBA programs for working professionals are ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report, and our Executive MBA is ranked among the world’s best by CEO Magazine. Georgia State University is in the heart of Atlanta and has strong ties with Atlanta’s business leaders, many of whom are alumni of the Robinson College.

These are exciting times at The J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

RCB Career Management Services is seeking a senior-level  Director: Strategic Partnerships and Immersive Programs to lead and manage our growing portfolio of strategic partnerships and immersive programs.

WHAT MAKES RCB Career Management Services A GREAT PLACE?

A flexible work environment Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.Professional development opportunity and mentorshipA rapidly growing center within an academic settingCommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate will report directly to the Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships and Career Advancement, this role works closely with our dean, executive team, academic leaders across the University, top employers, and strategic partners. In addition, they manage an Associate Director and Manager of Immersive Program and will:

Work effectively as part of the SP/IP/CAC leadership team (Asst. Dean and Directors), lead and manage staff, and develop strong relationships with key employers, faculty, and staff throughout the college, across campus, and in the broader community to ensure the SP/CAC unit is effectively communicating our program offerings, assessing existing services, identifying future needs, and leveraging technology to reach our goals.  Collaborate closely with the Asst. Dean and other Career Advancement unit leaders proactively research, identify, plan, and implement existing immersive programs and talent recruitment events. The person in this role must also possess the creativity and drive to innovate new models.Work closely with the Career Advancement leadership team to facilitate external engagement across Robinson, and the University as needed to ensure strategic partnerships, signature programs, key employer relationships, new initiatives, and externally sponsored activities foster new and expand existing relationships across the college and beyond.Work closely with the Asst—Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Career Advancement to support talent requests from Strategic Partners.  Examples include but are not limited to connections to key faculty, staff, and student organizations, resume referrals, campus Interviews, information sessions, and access to resume books.Participate in CAC unit-wide events and represent RCB and the CAC unit on university committees relating to employer development at local, state, regional, and national meetings.This person in this role will collaborate with the RCB dean’s leadership team, academic leaders, and staff professionals to strategically leverage existing relationships and identify new opportunities to nurture and develop strategic partnership engagement on a college and potentially university-wide to build sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships based upon a culture of trust, collaboration and execution, and value creation.

In addition, as part of the continuing evolution and growth of the college, this role aligns with Accelerate 2025, the Colleges strategic plan, which calls for the development of additional external partnerships.

Preferred Candidate Experiences

A dynamic leader with excellent organizational and management skills who fosters a culture of collaboration and trust around external relationship building and management and functions with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.Possesses a strategic mindset related to achieving goals, able to communicate vision and translate ideas into operational goals effectively.Experience effectively leading execution in a matrix organizational structure in boundary-spanning roles that require the development and execution of multi-faceted plans from idea to reality across large, complex systems in collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, process-driven environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with lean staff support.Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills and the proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Demonstrated ability to manage time-sensitive problems in a constructive, positive manner.Demonstrates ability to analyze data and trends and create actionable solutions and strategies.

Benefits:

The University System of Georgia (USG) provides comprehensive benefits to Georgia State employees. USG offers healthcare, dental, vision, and other benefits, as well as retirement plan options. https://hr.gsu.edu/service-centers/benefits/

 Key Benefits:

USG Retirement Options:Optional Retirement Plan
ORP is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 9.24% to the plan. Employees are immediately vested.Teacher Retirement System
TRS is a Defined Benefit Plan, a traditional public pension plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 19.81% to the plan. Your retirement benefit is calculated by factoring in years of service, final salary, and a 2% multiplier. Employees are vested after 10 years.See the retirement comparison chart for more information.

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)Full-time employees enrolled in a USG degree program may earn their degrees for free.  Find the TAP details here.      

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business or education or a related field and six years of related supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

High personal standards of customer service, professionalism, and maturity are required.Prior experience and solid track record as a leader in one of the following areas: Employer Relations, University Recruiting, Career Management, Admissions, Advancement, and Business Development/Sales/Marketing.Other valuable attributes include excellent organizational, personnel, and administrative management skills; and experience working effectively with faculty, University administrators, and advisory board members.Experience working with faculty, University administrators, and advisory board members preferred.

Leadership Competencies and Personal Traits

Exceptional degree of emotional intelligence and ability to establish credibility, work collaboratively, and influence outcomes with a wide range of stakeholders.Outstanding relationship skills and building rapport with internal and external constituents.Ability to maintain composure, humor, and a positive attitude during lengthy periods of high-volume work.Highly motivated self-starter who works well independently.Willingness to travel 20% local to global as needed is required.Schedule flexibility to include occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends is required.This position may also assume other duties as assigned. 

College/Business Unit
04/09/23, 10:59:00 PM

College/Business Unit: Robinson College of Business
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 03/23/23, 3:40:31 PM