Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University · 3 months ago
Director, Applied Investment Management (AIM)
Milwaukee, WI
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Director/Executive
8+ years expThe Institute for Women's Leadership at Marquette University is seeking a Director for Applied Investment Management (AIM) to develop strategies and foster relationships that enhance student opportunities. This role involves overseeing fundraising goals, collaborating with faculty to augment learning experiences, and representing the center in the community.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop relationships with employers that lead to internship and career opportunities for students
Build the center’s brand through identifying and overseeing maintenance of marketing channels, by participating in speaking opportunities, panels, and external industry specific committees. Represent Marquette as a leader in the community through memberships with leading industry organizations and associations. Share research insights that may impact the industry
Develop and successfully execute the strategy for achieving center financial goals. Ensure strategy aligns to university-wide goals. Partner with the Dean of the College of Business Administration and the lead faculty of AIM to identify applied learning experiences and cutting-edge curriculum that will augment students’ business education at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Support the development and execution of fundraising initiatives in partnership with the lead faculty, Dean, and University Advancement
Lead and analyze data available to the center to strengthen decision-making and strategic planning across all supported colleges and units
Lead the center advisory board, including identification and selection of members, including external leaders, who are considered cutting edge in their industry. Oversee communication channels with the center advisory board
Provide thought leadership for applied research efforts alongside the center and program. Cultivates applied research opportunities for work with internal and external industry partners
Serve as a guest teacher, coach, find guest speakers, and hire faculty (full-time and adjunct), as necessary
Manage the center’s budgets. Ensure center meets budget goals
Responsible for the supervision of staff which includes but is not limited to hiring, terming, disciplinary actions, performance management, staff development, etc
Qualification
Required
M.S.A., M.B.A., M.S.F., or related graduate degree in business, finance, or accounting
At least 8 years of related experience
Strategic planning or large project management experience
Strong leadership, including thought leadership, relationship building and communication skills
Demonstrated Technical Skills in Valuation or technical modeling
Experience mentoring new hires or students
Experience presenting to C-level executives, investors, or large-scale industry partners on behalf of an organization
Deep alignment with the mission and values of Marquette University
Willingness to serve as a visible and collaborative partner to the lead faculty members, other center leaders and university leadership
Preferred
2+ years of Wall Street or similar experience
8–9 years of professional experience in finance, investing, corporate strategy, or related industries
Experience in business development, fundraising, or external partnerships
Passion for building innovative, interdisciplinary programs in business education
Demonstrated interest or applied experience in emerging technologies, including Applied AI
Undergraduate or graduate teaching experience
Career Background aligned with roles in marketing, public, and private offerings. Background work in traditional Wall Street Financial tracks, including Investor Relations, Wealth Management, Private Capital, and Investment Banking
Familiarity with academic environments, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven institutions
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Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) with up to 8% university match
Generous time off package
Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement
Company
Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL), at Marquette University, was launched in 2019, through the generous support of the Thomas J.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase