College Park, Maryland - Posted on: Friday 05/10/13
Description
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is seeking an Assistant Director of student programs and social entrepreneurship for The Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC). The center brings together staff, faculty and students to find solutions that address global social and environmental challenges through business principles. The center supports research, curriculum and applied learning by immersing our students in complex and evolving marketplaces where critical thinking, leadership, and entrepreneurship are at the core of the experience.
The Assistant Director will be responsible for the execution of consulting-based experiential learning programs as well as the development, management and expansion of social entrepreneurship programming. The Assistant Director will also work with the Executive Director to administer the center, develop and maintain strategic partnerships and contribute to the overall strategy and continued growth of the organization. Finally, participation in regional social entrepreneurship and responsible business networks is required.
Qualifications
Strong project management skills. Ability to set priorities, organize and manage multiple planning tasks independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strict attention to detail, and the ability to work with and through other people; Ability to interact effectively and build relationships with a range of constituents, including MBAs, Undergraduate students, business leaders, nonprofit executives, donors, faculty, and staff at all levels.
Poise and demonstrated ability to speak confidently; experience giving public presentations and interfacing with media highly valued.
Self-starter willing to take initiative, seek guidance when needed, and bring projects to completion independently; desire to learn, explore new ideas.
Flexible, adaptable and comfortable with uncertainty and operating in an entrepreneurial environment; be creative, problem solver
Commitment to the mission of CSVC and a willingness to work flexible hours in support of effective program delivery.
Related Links
Interested candidates please apply online at: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/18004
