Middle Tennessee State University Looking for Director – Jones College of Business Executive Education Center Full Time

Job Title

Director – Jones College of Business Executive Education Center

Department

Dean College Of Business

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Under the direction of the Dean, the Center Director will work with the Jones College faculty and staff each semester to create a slate of workshops to be offered to companies across Middle Tennessee. These workshops will include face-to-face, online, and hybrid training modules. The workshops should cover contemporary skills and bodies of knowledge (i.e., artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, leadership, Six Sigma, ChatGPT, data analytics, workplace incivility) needed by employees across any industry sector. The job will include meeting with companies to determine the area’s training needs, evaluating training initiatives, organizing workshops for each semester, curating the marketing initiatives for the workshops, including the brochure, and choosing appropriate social media outlets. The Director will also interface with national trade organizations to establish approval for continuing education units (CEUs).

The Center Director will be charged with running an efficient and effective center with responsibilities that include monitoring a budget, allocating funds, recruiting/training staff, organizing building maintenance, and managing workshops, including room schedules. Three new initiatives are being considered for next year for which the Center Director will be responsible if launched: the Jones College Podcast, a Speaker Series, and an Executive Round Table.

Required Education

Minimum Master’s Degree

Required Related Experience

Three years experience in a related field. Project management experience preferred.

Desirable Related Experience

Preference will be given to prior training center or training program management experience. Event planning would be desirable. Social media and marketing skills would be beneficial.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

Preference will be given to applicants with Dale Carnegie Training Certification or SHRM Certification.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

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Application Review Date: February 23, 2024