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The University Of Chicago

Executive Director, Leadership Development for MBA Programs

The University Of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Executive Director, Leadership Development for MBA Programs

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JR27193DepartmentBooth Leadership Development for MBA ProgramsAbout the DepartmentThe University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.Chicago Booth is proud to claim:an unmatched faculty.degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit:

http://www.chicagobooth.edu/ .Job SummaryThe Executive Director has overall responsibility for leadership and professional development content and programming across all Full-Time, Evening and Weekend MBA programs, and supports the Executive MBA and Specialized Masters programs. The Executive Director also serves as a member of the School’s leadership team, a partner within the University, and an expert on matters related to students’ leadership development.ResponsibilitiesServes as a key member of the Deputy Dean for MBA Programs’ leadership team. Collaborates with leadership team members to design policy and generate practices that enhance the quality of the student experience and align with school priorities and strategy.Leads the Leadership Development Office (LDO) providing both strategic direction and management of curriculum and programming, including oversight of the LEAD class required of all MBA students.Manages the financial resources of the LDO including budgets, finances and forecasts across all responsibilities and projects.Leads a professional team of coaches, content experts and office staff, managing all aspects of the team experience including recruiting, hiring, and appraising performance.Collaborates with colleagues across Booth in the fulfillment of LDO and school objectives.Serves as an ambassador for the school on matters related to the LEAD class and leadership development.Provides leadership for a Center with senior management and serves as a liaison to academic departments and professional organizations.Manages related teams, establishes department priorities, and may be responsible for the management of the center budget.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred QualificationsEducation:Master’s degree or PhD in business-related area.Experience:Minimum eight years of experience in executive and/or management development or a related field.Experience within a professional school or corporation to establish or enhance learning programs.Preferred CompetenciesProven ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.Proven ability to achieve objectives with minimal direction.Excellent written communication and presentation skills; strong detail orientation and organizational skills.Openness to experimentation, evaluation and continuous improvement.Professional demeanor including tact, discretion and a service-oriented approach to the job.Working ConditionsThis position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.Application DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s)

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of the application.Job FamilyAdministration & ManagementRole ImpactPeople ManagerFLSA StatusExemptPay FrequencyMonthlyScheduled Weekly Hours37.5Benefits EligibleYesDrug Test RequiredNoHealth Screen RequiredNoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

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