Director of Business Experience
- Employer
- Northern Kentucky University
- Location
- Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 8, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Business Administration, Other Business & Management, Administrative, Student Affairs, Career Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title
Director of Business Experience
Department
Center for Student Excellence
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Position Number
TBD
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
The AACSB -accredited Haile College of Business serves over 3,400 NKU’s 15,000 students, fully complementing traditional degree programs, nationally recognized centers, and specialized offerings. We are proud to offer an outstanding comprehensive university environment to faculty who value a well-rounded career path of high-quality student interaction, productive, meaningful research, and rewarding civic engagement. Salary and benefits are AACSB -competitive.
Located just seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, NKU is a dynamic metropolitan university that provides an outstanding quality of life in a region of nearly two million people. Our faculty members are dedicated to fostering high-quality student interaction, meaningful research, and rewarding civic engagement.
The Center for Student Excellence in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time Director of Business Experience position. This non-tenure track position will be pivotal in leading experiential learning programs and fostering critical partnerships with business and industry leaders. The anticipated position start date is December 2024.
Primary Responsibilities
The Director of Business Experience will lead and expand experiential learning programs, including internships, practicums, client-based projects, and professional workshops. This role involves collaborating closely with Career Services to develop and implement career readiness initiatives that prepare students for professional success. The Director will engage students in career-relevant experiences, offering guidance in selecting meaningful opportunities. A key aspect of the position is fostering strong partnerships with business leaders, alumni, and faculty to enhance these experiential learning programs. The role also requires representing the Center for Student Excellence in academic and community settings and coordinating, updating, and teaching the Haile Professionals course. Finally, the Director will actively engage in fundraising, corporate outreach, and student recruitment to further support the growth and impact of these initiatives.
Qualifications
Preferred candidates will hold a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) or higher degree from an AACSB -accredited program at the time of appointment , with at least five years of recent professional experience in business or a related area. A strong network of employers in the Greater Cincinnati Region is highly preferred. Experience in higher education or career development is a plus, particularly for those who can demonstrate a proven ability to manage programs, engage students effectively, and build strong corporate relationships.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position and be considered for an interview, visit https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14346 to submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Direct questions to the Search Chair, Jenny Gardner ( gardnerj@nku.edu ).
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree
Preferred Education
Terminal Degree Appropriate to Discipline
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2024F752
Job Open Date
10/08/2024
Job Close Date
Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14346
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Working Title
Director of Business Experience
Department
Center for Student Excellence
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Position Number
TBD
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
The AACSB -accredited Haile College of Business serves over 3,400 NKU’s 15,000 students, fully complementing traditional degree programs, nationally recognized centers, and specialized offerings. We are proud to offer an outstanding comprehensive university environment to faculty who value a well-rounded career path of high-quality student interaction, productive, meaningful research, and rewarding civic engagement. Salary and benefits are AACSB -competitive.
Located just seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, NKU is a dynamic metropolitan university that provides an outstanding quality of life in a region of nearly two million people. Our faculty members are dedicated to fostering high-quality student interaction, meaningful research, and rewarding civic engagement.
The Center for Student Excellence in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time Director of Business Experience position. This non-tenure track position will be pivotal in leading experiential learning programs and fostering critical partnerships with business and industry leaders. The anticipated position start date is December 2024.
Primary Responsibilities
The Director of Business Experience will lead and expand experiential learning programs, including internships, practicums, client-based projects, and professional workshops. This role involves collaborating closely with Career Services to develop and implement career readiness initiatives that prepare students for professional success. The Director will engage students in career-relevant experiences, offering guidance in selecting meaningful opportunities. A key aspect of the position is fostering strong partnerships with business leaders, alumni, and faculty to enhance these experiential learning programs. The role also requires representing the Center for Student Excellence in academic and community settings and coordinating, updating, and teaching the Haile Professionals course. Finally, the Director will actively engage in fundraising, corporate outreach, and student recruitment to further support the growth and impact of these initiatives.
Qualifications
Preferred candidates will hold a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) or higher degree from an AACSB -accredited program at the time of appointment , with at least five years of recent professional experience in business or a related area. A strong network of employers in the Greater Cincinnati Region is highly preferred. Experience in higher education or career development is a plus, particularly for those who can demonstrate a proven ability to manage programs, engage students effectively, and build strong corporate relationships.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position and be considered for an interview, visit https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14346 to submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Direct questions to the Search Chair, Jenny Gardner ( gardnerj@nku.edu ).
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree
Preferred Education
Terminal Degree Appropriate to Discipline
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2024F752
Job Open Date
10/08/2024
Job Close Date
Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14346
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- References
- Other
Company
NKU is a growing metropolitan university of more than 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati.
Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names.
Company info
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- http://www.nku.edu/
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