Job Posting Title:

Director, Center for Leadership and Ethics, Texas McCombs

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Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin is a premiere business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. Our aspiration is to become the highest-impact public research business school by amplifying our vast expertise, our unmatched experience, and our uniquely innovative ideas… from the heart of Texas to the world. McCombs is one of the few schools in the country to receive top marks in nearly all the business specialty areas ranked by U.S. News & World Report— at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The McCombs teaching mission champions cutting edge curriculum and hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought leadership of a world-class faculty. We are shaping the next generation of leaders, offering our students a critical, modern education that prepares them to both shape and lead future industries by addressing complex contemporary problems and creating solutions. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visit: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/ and learn more about UT benefits here: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits

Purpose

The Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE), operating within the McCombs School of Business, plays a key role in shaping the next generation of leaders who will change the world – in business and beyond. Our purpose is to enhance the full arc of the McCombs journey by providing meaningful co- and extra-curricular experiences that engage students in our mission to transform lives and apply our concepts beyond the classroom. The Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE) amplifies students’ leadership development at McCombs, strengthening a wide range of capabilities that drive success across the range of industries and professional roles in which students work post-graduation.

The Director is at the helm of the daily operations and leadership of the CLE. The Director drives the CLE toward its vision and strategic goals, in collaboration with the CLE Faculty Director, while reporting to the Chair of the Rosenthal Department of Management to ensure long-term success. As the center enters its second decade, the Director will play a pivotal role in accelerating the impact on our students. This role offers the unique opportunity to reimagine and scale programming to position the center at the cutting edge of leadership development at The University of Texas.

Success in this role requires a combination of strong leadership, strategic thinking, fundraising, program management, and interpersonal skills.

Key activities include: designing and scaling high-quality co- and extra-curricular programming; supporting graduate and undergraduate management course content and delivery; planning and executing signature events, tracking and reporting student impact; and managing relationships with donors, campus leadership, alumni, students, and faculty.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Operational Leadership

Lead the CLE’s operations and initiatives, setting strategic goals and ensuring alignment with the broader mission of Texas McCombs.Develop curriculum and implement strategies to support graduate and undergraduate students’ leadership development. Partner and coordinate with academic program offices as needed.Manage the development and implementation of programs and services offered by the CLE including signature events, workshops, and mentoring/coaching sessions. Partner and coordinate with academic program offices as needed.Consistently evaluate the effectiveness of the CLE’s programs and initiatives. Establish KPIs, develop impact reports, and regularly communicate metrics to the CLE Advisory Council and key stakeholders highlighting identified progress, challenges, and successes.Develop the budget and allocate resources efficiently to support various programs and initiatives.In collaboration with the CLE Faculty Director, support and grow the research goals of the center, making it a vibrant hub for high impact scholarship that changes current leadership practices and education.

Development & External Affairs

Manage the CLE Advisory Council, identifying and developing engagement opportunities.Build a robust stakeholder pipeline by researching, prospecting, and cultivating relationships with prospective Advisory Council members, corporate partners, and donors.Collaborate with McCombs Development and External Relations teams in securing funding to advance CLE priorities and strategic goals through planned giving and endowments, sponsorships, and other gifts.Build the brand and reputation of the center, increasing awareness of its mission and impact.Support CLE staff in establishing partnerships with organizations for applied research projects.

Staff Management

Manage the CLE team. Assign and evaluate work supporting the CLE’s strategic initiatives.Identify and advocate for growth and development opportunities for staff members.

Other Duties as Assigned

Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of professional experienceExperience designing and implementing strategic initiatives in complex industries or institutions. Experience in project management, budgeting, impact tracking and reporting.Experience prioritizing efforts within multiple, ongoing projects; and independent decision-making and problem-solving.Experience with fundraising.Excellent written and oral communication skills and a proven record of accomplishment in communicating effectively to a wide variety of audiences.Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and experience interacting with multiple, high-level stakeholders (e.g., donors, campus leadership, corporate partners, advisory boards, faculty, staff, and students).

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degreePrevious experience with higher education or similar public sectors.Previous experience with design or delivery of leadership development programming or coaching.Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams.Demonstrated track record of significant fundraising and stewardship success ($1M+ gifts).

Salary Range

$100,000 - $105,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Works in standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.

This is an Austin, TX-based position.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.