Program Director, Cornerstone for Business

Are you ready to lead an innovative program that shapes the future of principled business leadership? The Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Program Director for Cornerstone for Business! In this exciting role, you'll oversee the launch, administration, and management of a groundbreaking program that focuses on principled business leadership. Collaborate with the Academic Director to lead the development, design, and execution of an engaging video series, establish and organize an inspiring lecture series, and coordinate curriculum and activities for a related course and co-curricular experiences. You'll also manage timelines, budgets, and resources for program initiatives, and work with the Daniels Marketing and Communications team to create and implement a compelling marketing strategy. Additionally, you'll develop metrics to evaluate program success and impact, and create plans for continuous improvement. Cornerstone for Business, part of the Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program at Purdue University, emphasizes business success and principled leadership in generating value for society.

About Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business: The Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are:
Career Bound and the Larsen Leader’s Academy. Programs that sharply improve students’ professional competencies by providing enhanced coaching and mentoring alongside an integrated curricular/co-curricular approach to professional development.

• Curriculum Innovation. A systematic process for creating new degree programs that leverage the unique strengths of Purdue and the School of Management; engaging in continuous quality improvement via external program reviews for existing programs; and strengthening the integrated management core.
• Integrated Learning Ecosystem. Programs that enhance learning outcomes by improving faculty course design and classroom presence; expanding alumni- and executive-in-residence programs; developing peer mentoring and tutoring networks; adopting advanced learning technologies; and building out core tools digital libraries.
• Transformational Experiences. Growing undergraduate research, study abroad, and case competitions while significantly expanding experiential learning via internal programs and corporate engagement.

The salary range for this position will be around $88,000 - $99,000 per year, plus benefits, depending on education and experience.

A cover letter is required to be fully considered

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, philosophy, ethics, or a related field
• 6 years of professional work experience in higher education or corporate setting
• Strong analytical skills for assessing program effectiveness and utilizing insights for continuous improvement

Skills Needed:

• Think strategically and creatively, solve problems, manage projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Be self-motivated and collaborative, working independently and as part of a team
• Express themselves with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills:
  • interacting comfortably, effectively, and professionally with diverse groups of students, faculty, professionals, staff, and industry partners
  • writing correspondence, rubrics, materials, and reports on behalf of Cornerstone for Business
  • presenting effectively and comfortably to large and small groups, both in-person and online
• Adeptly use technology: for example, Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), Google software applications (i.e., Docs, Sheets, Slides), other presentation tools (e.g., Canva, Tableau, etc.), survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey), and other planning tools

Preferred:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in business or related fields with a focus on leadership, ethics, or education
• Experience with media production and multimedia communication
• Experience with curriculum development, particularly with a focus on ethics, leadership, or business principles

Professional 4

• Pay Band S075
• Job Code #20002088

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php

EOE / AA:
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply