• Job Description

  Req#: 2019951

  The Executive Director of Executive Education will report to the Senior Associate Dean of Education within the Tepper School of Business and will be responsible for the overall success of the Executive Education unit. This position will be responsible for the overall operational strategic direction and management of non-degree programs offered, business development, and office operations. The Executive Director will support the design and launch of new programs as well as growing current custom and open-enrollment programs. This position will work closely with designated faculty members, and the Senior Associate Dean for Education who will lead the academic direction of the Executive Education offerings. This position will also have ultimate responsibility for budgetary oversight and authority for both revenue generation as well as net income. Improving the profitability of the Executive Education unit is a critical strategic objective of the Tepper School Dean’s office, and will be a primary focus and expectation for the new ED.

  The Executive Director will lead a team of dedicated executive education professionals and will be responsible for providing coaching and mentorship on a regular basis. The position will effectively interact with a varied population of both internal and external partners functioning with the highest level of integrity.

  Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Provide overall operational strategic direction of the Executive Education unit;

  • Direct and manage the development and marketing of non-degree program offerings within Tepper’s Executive Education unit;

  • Lead the business development efforts for the Executive Education programs;

  • Support the design and launch of existing and new custom and open-enrollment programs to drive revenue generation as well as net income;

  • Direct the operations and budget process of the Executive Education unit;

  • Manage, mentor, and coach the team of dedicated executive education professionals;

  • Ensure that enrollment and/or revenue targets are met or exceeded for Executive Education programs.

  • Other duties as assigned

  Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Tepper School of Business. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

  • 10-15 years of experience in executive education and/or adult learning required

  • A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

  Requirements:

  • Successful background check

  Additional Information:

  • The Executive Education unit has an expectation of in-person office work modality. Flexibility for remote work can be offered when reasonable

  • Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00pm. An alternate work schedule allowing for evening and weekend hours will be required on occasion.

  Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

  Location

  Pittsburgh, PA

  Job Function

  Academic Program Administration

  Position Type

  Staff – Regular

  Full Time/Part time

  Full time

  Pay Basis

  Salary

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  943583 Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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