Executive Director, The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $59,800.00 - $109,700.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
long-term disability insurance
Business Travel Accident insurance
mental health benefits
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Paid family illness time
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
403(b) Retirement Plan
wellbeing programs
Virtual fitness platform
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship (AMBCE) at Babson College is a distinguished hub for entrepreneurship located within one of the world's leading institutions dedicated to entrepreneurial education. Babson College is internationally recognized for its pioneering approach to entrepreneurship and is committed to shaping the next generation of innovative leaders and business creators. The Blank Center serves as a dynamic nexus for entrepreneurial activity, innovation, and research, supporting students, faculty, alumni, and the broader entrepreneurial community. As an integral component of Babson College, the Blank Center leverages the strengths of the college’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through its comprehensive co-curricular programs,... Show More
Job Requirements
- MBA required
- Minimum 10-15 years of leadership experience
- Must have experience in strategic opportunity and business development
- Proven fundraising capability
- Significant personnel management experience
- Ability to coordinate with internal and external partners
- Must be a self-starter with leadership and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of international business cultures
- Expertise in program and project management
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong financial and budget management skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Ability to work with various constituencies
- Ability to promote initiative and creativity among direct reports
- Ability to adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility
- Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally
Job Qualifications
- MBA
- At least 10-15+ years of increasingly responsible leadership roles
- Experience in strategic opportunity, business development, and competitive assessment
- Proven ability to fundraise
- Significant experience in personnel management
- Experience working on leadership teams and coordinating with internal and external partners
- Strong leadership, judgment, and creative problem-solving skills
- Understanding of international cultures and business practices
- Expertise in program and project management
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong financial, budgetary, presentation, database management, and supervisory skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments
- Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies
- Ability to foster initiative, resilience, and creativity in teams
Job Duties
- Provide strategic direction and leadership towards the Center's mission and goals
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Center
- Lead development and delivery of signature programs
- Develop and maintain a world-class advisory board
- Manage the budget and financial sustainability through revenue generation and fundraising
- Anticipate and address problems proactively
- Partner with internal stakeholders to advance shared objectives
- Work with advancement team to pursue funding and engage donors
- Serve as the Center's spokesperson and ambassador externally
- Collaborate with marketing to meet communication goals
- Recruit and leverage entrepreneurs-in-residence and mentors
- Provide oversight for research projects and major initiatives
- Build relationships with external stakeholders and organizations
- Oversee Global Entrepreneurship Week and other events
- Manage annual budget processes and financial updates
- Serve on Blank School Senior Leadership team
- Lead and develop a high-performing team
- Assume additional responsibilities as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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