Job no: 493019
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Fort Wayne, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Kokomo, IN
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Other
Job Title: Executive Director of Venture Development
Reporting Relationship: Vice President for Learner Success & Regional Workforce Engagement
Unit: National & Global
Department: Regional Ventures & Operations
Campus Location: This position could work from either our Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, or Kokomo education centers.
Summary of Position: The Executive Director of Venture Development is critical to the success of planning and implementing new regional ventures that emerge from collaborations with strategic community partners, alumni, and institutional leaders. The Executive Director will serve as the leader for emerging endeavors within their region to address regional needs through strong community and academic partnerships. This leader will encourage growth in student enrollment, establish new programming, manage an agile team, and build robust business models.
The Executive Director will lead and develop the broader Venture Development team to support new ventures as they become viable initiatives and will serve on the Vice President’s executive team charged with making high level decisions for the division.
The Executive Director will be responsible for providing market analysis of the regional economic indicators and trends, collecting data to determine program viability and growth, and connecting with key community organizations and leaders in collaboration with IWU N&G programs such as Talent Ladder and the Bridge Initiative. He/she will develop a collaborative team approach to support the accomplishment of key university goals and reaching important financial indicators. A background in leadership, business development, entrepreneurship, and/or workforce development is preferred, along with a desire to build innovative, impactful educational models and robust community engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
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Experience
Required Skills
Diversity Statement
IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 02 Jun 2023 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Jul 2023 US Eastern Daylight Time
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