Assistant Director, Vaughan Institute

The Vaughan Institute Assistant Business Director will focus on the industry and external partners of the University of Iowa’s premier Risk Management and Insurance program, housed within the Vaughan Institute. The work will include recruiting external partners and industry representatives to enhance the educational experience of Vaughan Institute students, ultimately preparing them for success in their field. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of external stakeholder data through project management, data management, customer relations platforms. With the anticipated growth of the Institute, the creation of a knowledge library will be integral to the success of the program. This position will work closely with the Vaughan Institute Executive Director to support the quality and growth of the Institute as it becomes a national leader in collegiate Risk Management and Insurance programs. When needed, this position will serve as back up to the Director and the Executive Director of the Vaughan Institute. Responsibilities will require some domestic travel and time outside the 8:00 am to 5:00 pm workday. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Job Duties and Tasks

• Assists in the recruitment of new Risk Management and Insurance students for the major and certificate programs.
• Manages external promotion of student success mechanisms (internships, projects, etc.).
• Develops list, assists with recruitment, and manages promotion and participation of student development opportunities (student case competitions, etc.) at the national and regional levels. 
• Work with the Tippie Collegiate Marketing & Communications team to develop materials for the promotion and outreach of the program.
• Coordination of all external activities surrounding the Vaughan Institute’s ecosystem; including correspondence; meeting planning and preparation; and Vaughan Institute-sponsored events. 
• Manage the Vaughan Institute’s internal programming (classroom speakers, project coordination, etc.) and events working closely with the UI Center for Advancement and other strategic partners. Duties include but are not limited to promotion to partner agencies and others in the industry; managing reservations; coordinating catering; recruiting student volunteers; and day-of event management. 
• Ensure that the institute is represented at major national and regional industry conferences (e.g., Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame, Global Insurance Symposium, the Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS) conference, and others).
• Develop mentorship database of alumni and strategic partnerships to foster student-industry relationships.
• Management of all data collection and ensuring that historic records and transition documents are maintained. 
• Oversight of the purchase of promotional items for both the Institute and the business fraternity following UI policies and procedures.
• Coordinate billing and payments, providing justification and receipts as needed by the Executive Director.

• Supervise and schedule student workers.

  
   

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Since 1847, the Tippie College of Business has cultivated a legacy of innovation, thought leadership, and excellence in business education. We are over 4,700 students with BBA and graduate programs spanning six academic departments—accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, marketing, and management and entrepreneurship. We are eight centers and institutes, and four student-managed endowment funds. We’re over 56,000 alumni—and growing. Tippie is regularly listed in top business school rankings. We also hold the gold standard of accreditations, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB