D'Youville University · 14 hours ago
School of Arts, Sciences & Edu. - Executive Director, Business Program
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $150K/yrD'Youville University is seeking a bold, visionary, and entrepreneurial leader to serve as Executive Director of Business Programs. This role involves shaping and growing Business Programs to deliver exceptional student outcomes and create partnerships with employers and industry leaders.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design and lead the transformation of Business Programs into a unit with strong identity, market relevance, and national credibility
Build bridges between the classroom and the boardroom, ensuring students engage in internships, applied projects, consulting experiences, and employment pipelines
Champion innovation in curriculum, delivery models, and experiential learning aligned with workforce needs
Serve as the public face of Business Programs, strengthening D’Youville’s presence with employers, alumni, foundations, and community partners
Lead accreditation efforts, positioning the unit for long-term distinction and impact
Provide entrepreneurial leadership to grow Business Programs with exceptional impact on the region
Develop and execute multi-year strategic and operational plans aligned with university priorities
Lead curriculum innovation that integrates real-world learning, employer engagement, and emerging business practices
Oversee the launch of new degrees, concentrations, and delivery modalities that respond to market demand
Ensure academic quality, continuous improvement, and strong student outcomes
Act as the primary ambassador for Business Programs with the University and regional business community
Cultivate high-impact partnerships with businesses, entrepreneurs, employers, alumni, and community leaders
Expand internships, applied learning experiences, mentorships, and workforce pipelines
Secure external funding, sponsorships, and advisory board engagement to support growth and innovation
Serve as the lead architect and champion for business accreditation
Design and oversee accreditation-aligned assurance of learning and assessment systems
Lead eligibility, self-study, reporting, peer review, and continuous improvement processes
Use data strategically to drive decision-making, academic quality, and institutional effectiveness
Recruit, develop, and retain a strong, engaged, and highly-qualified faculty
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Support enrollment growth, student retention, timely graduation, and career-readiness
Ensure faculty credentials, workloads, and evaluations align with accreditation standards and university goals
Maintain a teaching role (two courses annually) to stay connected to students and the classroom experience
Qualification
Required
Education: MBA or equivalent business experience
Experience overseeing curriculum innovation, assessment systems, and faculty sufficiency in alignment with accreditation standards
Proven success in building external partnerships that support enrollment growth, experiential learning, and financial sustainability
Experience managing budgets and allocating resources strategically to support expansion and accreditation readiness
Strategic vision and execution skills necessary to meet university goals of growing a prominent business school
Strong written and verbal communication skills for representing the school internally and externally
Ability to lead complex, multi-year initiatives
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
Adaptability to the evolving landscape of higher education and business education
Commitment to student success, academic quality, and continuous improvement
Company
D'Youville University
D'Youville University provide Higher Education.
Founded in 1908
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Denise DiRienzo, Ed.D.
Chief Mission Officer
Joseph Gunnells, Sr.
Chief Information Officer
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