Director of Co-Curricular Programs

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Department:

School of Business Administration

Job Summary:

The Director of Co-Curricular Programs leads the School of Business Administration's growing financial literacy initiative and oversees the school's portfolio of co-curricular badge credentials. As the first and primary initiative, the Director builds out a stable of foundational personal finance courses, brings high-profile financial literacy speakers and events to campus, and develops the financial literacy badge as a university-wide credential open to students in every school and college. The role combines classroom teaching, program management, event production, and credential design.

Job Description:

• Course Development and Instruction
  • Develop an array of freshman and sophomorsophomore-levele level courses spanning the major domains of personal finance, including investments, real estate, retirement planning, credit and debt management, insurance, and budgeting.
  • This position can teach in this program but organization skills and promotion will be key.
  • Recruit and coordinate adjunct instructors and guest lecturers as offerings expand• Ensure all financial literacy courses meet the academic standards of the School of Business Administration.
• Speaker Series and Events
  • Plan, host, and promote no fewer than three financial literacy speakers or events per semester
  • Design programming to draw the widest possible audience across academic units, with particular emphasis on first and second year students.
  • Cultivate relationships with industry professionals, alumni, and national thought leaders willing to serve as speakers
  • Manage logistics, marketing, and post-event assessment.
• Badge Credential Programs
  • Launch and administer a university-wide financial literacy badge credential, open to students from any college or school
  • Oversee the broader portfolio of co-curricular badge programs operated by the School of Business Administration, a growing area of focus for the school
  • Establish learning outcomes, completion standards, and verification processes for badge attainment
  • Track participation and report on student outcomes.
• Strategic and Administrative
  • Build partnerships with units across campus to broaden reach
  • Pursue gift, grant, and sponsorship opportunities in coordination with development staff
  • Represent the School of Business Administration to external audiences on matters of financial literacy

Job Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA from an accredited institution

• Strong organizational and project management ability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Relevant industry experience in financial services, financial planning, banking, wealth management, or a related field

• Demonstrated effectiveness in classroom instruction

• Prior experience designing or managing co-curricular or credential programs

• Established network of industry professionals available to serve as speakers

• Experience with event planning and promotion

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 6 Years | Required

Compensation:

$68,681.60 - $103,001.60