University of Michigan · 6 hours ago
Managing Director, Sanger Leadership Center
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$95K/yr - $129K/yr
10+ years expThe University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business is a diverse learning community focused on using business as a vehicle for positive change. The Managing Director will provide strategic direction and management for the Sanger Leadership Center, enhancing the student experience and collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to a positive, inclusive work community by building trusting partnerships and creating impactful leadership experiences. Approach all work with respect, inclusion, and diverse perspectives
Partner with Faculty Director(s) to set and advance the short- and long-term strategic vision for the Sanger Leadership Center
Design, launch, and scale new programs that build on Sanger's strengths in transformational leadership development and personalized coaching
Collaborate across Michigan Ross and the broader University to deliver cohesive curricular and co-curricular leadership experiences
Cultivate inclusive, learning-oriented peer and coaching communities involving students, staff, alumni, faculty, and corporate partners
Provide overall leadership for daily operations of all Sanger programs and workshops
Lead a versatile team (program, marketing, and operations staff), establishing clear priorities and performance expectations
Oversee staffing and execution of events, including logistics, facilities, presenters, and materials
Hire and onboard staff and student support roles
Represent the Center as a liaison to faculty, campus partners, vendors, sponsors, and media
Oversee program evaluation, continuous improvement, and assessment of impact
Manage financial, human, and physical resources, ensuring compliance with university policies
Support and administer financial operations related to faculty research labs
Partner with Ross degree programs, centers, institutes, and action-based learning units
Lead relationships with external partners, including advisory boards, alumni, and organizational collaborators
Partner with Development to identify, cultivate, and steward donor and alumni relationships nationally and internationally
Represent the Center through presentations, conferences, and external events
Set strategic direction for marketing and communications, strengthening the Center's visibility and reputation
Collaborate with Faculty Director(s) to develop new leadership content, programs, and offerings
Meet with and coach individual students
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including team management
8+ years of experience in higher education leadership development
3+ years of experience supporting institutional advancement or fundraising
3+ years of experience partnering with marketing and branding teams
Experience leading assessment and data-informed programs
Demonstrated project management skills
Experience with strategic planning
Demonstrated fiscal and budget management experience
Creative approach to program and organizational development
Benefits
Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days)
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Paid maternity and parental leave
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Flexible Work Program
Ross Onsite Fitness Center
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
Current Stage
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$359.75MKey Investors
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