Sr Program Director - Executive Education

Company: Northeastern University
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Sr Program Director - Executive EducationApply locationsBoston, MA (Main Campus)time type Full timeposted on Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id R131836About the OpportunityAbout the D'Amore-McKim School of Business:For over 100 years, the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University has continuously strengthened its foundation of experiential learning and innovation. Our mission to enable students to be responsible business leaders capable of working, navigating, and creating in a digital environment is more relevant than ever. We offer unique business-specific and interdisciplinary degree opportunities at the bachelor's and master's levels, and lifelong learners benefit from our graduate-level certificates and executive education portfolio. All of these are enhanced by Northeastern's global campus system and experience-powered education approach.About the Opportunity:The DMSB Executive Education department is a team of 5 people who have been delivering 5-6 custom executive education programs for corporate clients totaling about $1.5-2M in revenue. This position is to be the operational leader of the department, responsible for supervising all staff and for growing the offerings to reach more markets and customers. Key to growth will be the addition of open enrollment programs to the portfolio. Revenue growth targets are $3M in one year, $5M in two years, $10M in five years, and $20M in ten years.Key Responsibilities:

• Manages a team of program managers/coordinators assigned to particular accounts or projects.
• Coordinates recruiting, finding and hiring talent, both Staff and Faculty.
• Builds the team - Training and developing the talent to reach their potential.
• Creates the infrastructure needed to support a growing and expanding team.
• Proactively leads key account planning processes that develop mutual program performance objectives.
• Finding the right connections: Open Markets and Custom Markets, donors, supporters, and partners.
• Creates collaborative, cross-functional relationships across campus required to ensure high quality, efficient client service.
• Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates client needs on an ongoing basis.
• Oversees all aspects of delivery of client services - schedules, milestones, faculty coordination, communications with program participants.Minimum Qualifications:
  • 8-10 years of related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree required, MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
  • Significant program planning, program leadership, and client relationship experience.
  • Proven ability to interact effectively with high level global corporate constituencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and problem-solve creatively.
  • High level of interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage the needs of multiple constituencies and work well under pressure.
  • Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices for executive education.
  • Ability to manage and grow a program support team.
  • Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel domestically and internationally.Documents to Submit:
    • Resume
    • Cover LetterPosition Type: Academic AdministrationAdditional Information: Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education, and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement.Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.
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