UNICON - The International University Consortium for Executive Education · 17 hours ago
Columbia Business School: Associate Director, Executive Education
Manhattanville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $82K/yr
3+ years expColumbia Business School is a prestigious institution that prepares leaders and builders of enterprises. They are seeking an Associate Director for Executive Education to oversee a portfolio of programs, manage client and faculty engagement, and ensure financial oversight while driving new business development.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Manages a portfolio of both open and custom programs, closely communicating with participants and clients regarding logistics and program content both pre- and post-program
Manages a functional area (e.g., Program Management communications, online course delivery, administrative/operational management, in-person facilitation, conference center sourcing and scheduling), as assigned. Provides on-site support for both residential and non-residential programs
Oversees and sources all program materials, including faculty curriculum materials, readings, assessments, and supplies. Works closely with Operations and Production staff to oversee material production and quality control within scheduled deadlines
Works to set up virtual course sites and manages the hardware and software required for the learning experience. Coordinates virtual course sessions and webinars or online communities as needed
Manages all aspects of event planning for programs, including coordinating with the faculty director and participating faculty, University facilities, conference center staff, technology staff, and participants. Maintains and cultivates good working relationships with external vendors
Conducts after-action reviews after each program delivery and makes adjustments to future iterations in coordination with faculty and senior staff members
Partners with the Custom Programs team to source information for new program proposals; attends client meetings to provide Program Management insights in the early phases of client relationships; understands the Program Agreement for each program within one’s assigned portfolio; drives renewals of contracts; drives new business with existing clients
Understands faculty compensation agreements for each program within one’s assigned portfolio; Drafts faculty and speaker commitment letters 30 days prior to the start of programs for review and approval
Manages program evaluation process, collating and evaluating data and feedback for faculty and corporate clients to ensure the program is achieving the highest level of quality and effectiveness. Schedules after-action reviews as necessary to review program feedback with relevant faculty, staff, and client contacts
In conjunction with the Senior Associate Director, Operations, and the Financial Planning Office, manages the expense tracking sheet for each program. Provides clients with an estimate of reimbursables 30 days after the close of a program. Works to monitor profit and loss for each program within one’s portfolio
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent required
3-5 years of related experience required
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and proven track record of taking initiative, and is able to anticipate and prioritize tasks
Demonstrated ability to perform non-routine work, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work independently, as well as within teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Internet utilization
Ability to travel to programs and visit possible venues, both domestically and internationally
Ability to cultivate relationships among alumni and past participants
Some evenings and weekends are necessary
Preferred
Prior experience in event management, project management and Salesforce is a plus
Language proficiency in Mandarin, French, and/or Arabic is preferred to support global programs and stakeholders
Company
UNICON - The International University Consortium for Executive Education
Who We are and What We Do UNICON is a global consortium of business-school-based executive education organizations.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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