Director, Center for Leadership and Ethics, Texas McCombs

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 th