Carnegie Mellon University · 13 hours ago
Director of Corporate Programs, Executive Education - Heinz College
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is seeking a Director of Corporate Programs for its Executive Education at Heinz College. This strategic leader will oversee the lifecycle of customized executive education programs, focusing on market development, client relationship management, and program delivery excellence.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive expansion: Identify and prioritize high-value markets, such as federal agencies and tech platforms, to grow our custom portfolio
Build partnerships: Cultivate a robust pipeline of organizational partners and represent Heinz Executive Education externally
Collaborate on outreach: Work together with our Marketing team to develop acquisition campaigns and thought-leadership content
Consult with partners: Serve as the primary contact for custom clients, conducting needs assessments to co-create solutions for their capability gaps
Manage the pipeline: Develop proposals and budgets that align educational excellence with fiscal performance
Build with faculty: Partner with elite faculty to co-build evidence-based, modular curricula
Coordinate execution: Work with our Program Delivery Manager to ensure a flawless participant experience across all instructional technology
Ensure profitability: Monitor budgets and profitability metrics for each engagement to ensure fiscal transparency and cost allocation
Mentor and lead: Develop a culture of excellence by supervising our team of program managers and coordinators
Unify our efforts: Collaborate across Marketing and Advancement to integrate our outreach with university-wide priorities
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Business, Management, Public Policy, or a related field. A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
8–10 years of dynamic leadership in executive education or consultative business development
A proven track record of 'consultative selling' to C-suite and senior government decision-makers
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity
Preferred
Experience leading teams within higher education or professional services organizations
Familiarity with adult learning theory and digital/hybrid delivery models
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a research university offering programs and research across engineering, science, arts, and business.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Amy Coutu
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