Associate Program Director
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 16, 2021
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Associate Program Director
Additional Information
Ball State University’s Institute for Entrepreneurship invites applications for an Associate Program Director.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
In collaboration with the Executive Director of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, the Associate Program Director will plan, coordinate, and execute all activities related to internal programs of the Institute.
The Associate Program Director will organize and support all internal programs for the Institute and foster and maintain all key relationships important to those programs. This requires a highly organized individual with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; provide detailed, clear and proactive communications; demonstrate proficiency in project management and execution. A high level of discretion and ability to balance and make decisions involving strategic relationships with key constituents; willingness to travel and work with student projects; and willingness to attend various training sessions and workshops to build skillsets and acquire certifications.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
At least five years of experience fostering professional relationships and five
years of project management or event planning.
Minimum Other
Strong organizational, management and interpersonal skills; strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as part of an organization without direct daily supervision; ability to work as a team member in a complex institution.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education and relationship management
Preferred Other
Experience in entrepreneurship, training, and/or business.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department
Institute of Entrepreneurship:300160
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
makins@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Lead and manage the scope, quality, and efficient execution of the Gen: i student program and Ball State U Have Talent program. Ensure the vision for the programs are executed; utilize creativity, choose appropriate venues, schedule catering, etc., and communicate with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Direct and lead student, faculty, and staff entrepreneurial talent development programs.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Lead and support the internal institute events from their inception through completion. Navigate unexpected situations.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Support the Associate Program Director in ensuring effective launch, delivery, and maintenance of external programs
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Communicate with all internal program participants and partners; including creation and distribution of materials, instructions, agendas, etc. Communicate with participants and partners in a timely and professional manner.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Foster and maintain internal relationships and partnerships
Ranking
7
Job Duty
In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop event communication strategies to appropriately recruit and advertise to constituents about each internal program.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Support the Executive Director in identifying EntreFellows, program participants, program ambassadors, and other partners and maintaining those relationships; planning and delivering executive education programs.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
In collaboration with the Executive Director, determine the appropriate use of the Institute’s budget for internal programs.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Execute feedback and data collection for internal programs for Chief Entrepreneurship Officer and Executive Director.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Work with Institute Coordinator to plan internal events.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202100737P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/02/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
07/08/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date
07/12/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Title
Associate Program Director
Additional Information
Ball State University’s Institute for Entrepreneurship invites applications for an Associate Program Director.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
In collaboration with the Executive Director of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, the Associate Program Director will plan, coordinate, and execute all activities related to internal programs of the Institute.
The Associate Program Director will organize and support all internal programs for the Institute and foster and maintain all key relationships important to those programs. This requires a highly organized individual with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; provide detailed, clear and proactive communications; demonstrate proficiency in project management and execution. A high level of discretion and ability to balance and make decisions involving strategic relationships with key constituents; willingness to travel and work with student projects; and willingness to attend various training sessions and workshops to build skillsets and acquire certifications.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
At least five years of experience fostering professional relationships and five
years of project management or event planning.
Minimum Other
Strong organizational, management and interpersonal skills; strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as part of an organization without direct daily supervision; ability to work as a team member in a complex institution.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education and relationship management
Preferred Other
Experience in entrepreneurship, training, and/or business.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department
Institute of Entrepreneurship:300160
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
makins@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Lead and manage the scope, quality, and efficient execution of the Gen: i student program and Ball State U Have Talent program. Ensure the vision for the programs are executed; utilize creativity, choose appropriate venues, schedule catering, etc., and communicate with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Direct and lead student, faculty, and staff entrepreneurial talent development programs.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Lead and support the internal institute events from their inception through completion. Navigate unexpected situations.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Support the Associate Program Director in ensuring effective launch, delivery, and maintenance of external programs
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Communicate with all internal program participants and partners; including creation and distribution of materials, instructions, agendas, etc. Communicate with participants and partners in a timely and professional manner.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Foster and maintain internal relationships and partnerships
Ranking
7
Job Duty
In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop event communication strategies to appropriately recruit and advertise to constituents about each internal program.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Support the Executive Director in identifying EntreFellows, program participants, program ambassadors, and other partners and maintaining those relationships; planning and delivering executive education programs.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
In collaboration with the Executive Director, determine the appropriate use of the Institute’s budget for internal programs.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Execute feedback and data collection for internal programs for Chief Entrepreneurship Officer and Executive Director.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Work with Institute Coordinator to plan internal events.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202100737P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/02/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
07/08/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date
07/12/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
- Doctorate Transcripts
- Portfolio
- Curriculum Vitae
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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