Associate Director, Experiential Programs & Partnerships Job Listing at DePaul University in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1730)

Description

The Highlights: The Driehaus College of Business/Kellstadt Graduate School of Business is seeking a driven, entrepreneurial-minded professional to serve as the inaugural Associate Director of Experiential Programs & Partnerships. Reporting to the Director of the Kellstadt Career Management Center, this individual will develop and expand experiential programs and industry partnerships in support of our degree programs.The ideal candidate will possess an enthusiasm for and experience with external relations, business development, account management, and program development, engaging with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to employer and corporate partners, alumni, faculty, and staff.
  What You'll Do:

• Industry Partnerships 
  • Develop strategy to identify and source industry partners for experiential engagement across our degree programs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with industry to create mutually beneficial partnerships between the Driehaus College of Business/Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and the business world. Both curricular and co-curricular in nature, these partnerships can include collaborative projects, capstone course engagement, project-based work, guest speaking opportunities, case studies/competitions, and more.
  • Evaluate and continuously grow our experiential network in support of the DePaul Business community.
• Program Development & Management 
  • Manage experiential engagement requests from faculty.
  • Collaborate with faculty to integrate experiential learning components into the curriculum.
  • Serve as a consultant and broker, connecting faculty to industry partners within our experiential network.
  • Design co-curricular programs that enhance student learning and professional development. Including but not limited to job shadows and case competitions.
• Administration 
  • Manage timelines and deliverables, ensuring efficient execution of initiatives.
  • Track and assess outcomes, providing updates and data-driven recommendations to leadership.
  • Oversee MarComm efforts in support of experiential programs and partnerships.
• Student Support & Career Development 
  • Develop resources and implement tools to enhance students' ability to succeed in experiential programs and projects.
• Supervise one or more Graduate Assistants/Student Employees
   

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Preferred minimum of 5 years experience in a related job discipline, including but not limited to career services, experiential learning initiatives, business development, sales, account/relationship management, and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, build, and strategically enhance internal and external relationships.
• Self-starter, with experience building programs, partnerships, and initiatives from the ground up.
• Proven ability to engage with and manage priorities for multiple stakeholders to achieve shared goals
• Ability to be entrepreneurial and navigate evolving priorities.
• Experience with the creation, management, and/or utilization of databases in support of customer relationship management.
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional presentation and pitching skills
• Deep commitment to customer service and the user experience
• Occasional travel to corporate, employer, and industry sites and/or events required.
• Work occasional hours outside of normal business hours, inclusive of evenings and/or weekends.
• This is a hybrid position, expected to work a minimum of three days per week on our Loop campus during peak times.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $68,000.00 to $74,980.00 per year.  The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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