POSITION SPECIFICATION BRIEF

Assignment # 99-012-A

Director-TEAM LEADER "SPINE"
Undergrad Business/Technology University Program

~ Position Filled ~

Background:

 A unique opportunity to participate in directing and administering a newly created four-year Undergraduate degree program in Business and Technology at a leading business and technology university located in Northern NJ. The new program is headed by an Associate Dean, Director of Undergraduate Studies, reporting to the President of the University. The program Dean was previously CEO of a multinational corporation and has served on a number of University and public company Boards. The new program enjoys the support and funding of the University President and Board of Trustees who collectively believe it to be a key developmental initiative. The program is designed to prepare a small group, (50 students per class), of highly motivated, (top 10 % of HS graduating class/ SATs 1300+), career oriented students who desire both business and technical academic preparation combined with practical business instruction. The students will, during the course of study, be encouraged to develop a network of key business executives that may include some of the Nation's most successful business leaders.

The Director- TEAM LEADER Spine, will be a professorial position that will be key to the overall success of this program. In this case, "Spine" refers the "unifying spine" to the curriculum that defines, drives and distinguishes program vision and deliverables. The four year curriculum, which has already been defined, is organized to provide academic and practical business knowledge so that the student will be able to research, develop, prepare and present an effective business plan, in a field of her or his choice, as a requirement for graduation. The Business Plan concept will serve as the outline or "spine" to motivate learning in various academic core subjects in a business/ technology curriculum. The idea is to help the students see the importance and relationship of the technology and business courses in relation to the totality of a functioning business. The students will be expected to learn their academic subjects in such a way that will promote an interdisciplinary approach in thinking about and resolving business challenges just like what is needed in the real business world.

There will be two additional executives hired who will become Team Leaders in their respective areas of focus: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (e.Business/ Telecommuncations) and INTEGRATION of the SCIENCES (Research & Development). The Team Leaders, Dean and faculty will work as a support team coordinated by the Spine Leader to integrate overall subject matter. The team leaders will be expected to teach in their focus areas to help the students acquire knowledge that is complimentary to the Program Spine curriculum. The Team Leaders will have previously been executives with P&L and or Line Management responsibility in major corporations (division level or above) or CEO/President of middle market companies in technology based industries.

In addition to the Director and two Team Leaders, two professors will be hired to work exclusively on the Business & Technology Program. They will be Ph.D. associate/asst. professors who will be coming into the program from outside universities to teach Marketing and Finance/Accounting encompassing the latest e.Business techniques. The academics sought will have 3-5 years teaching experience at a highly competitive university and who will want to enter the "tenure track" at the University with all the normal expectations of publishing and research attached -but, initially, without the need to directly raise funds through grant writing and the like for the Business & Technology. During the first couple of years - the teaching load will be relatively light; 2 courses per semester. This demanding program will have more than 140 credits required for graduation, plus required internships and other factors including developing and presenting a complete business plan.

Location:
US- Northern NJ
Compensation:
Competitive Package
Responsibilities:
 The Director-Team Leader "Spine" will have responsibility for coordinating such key aspects as: program promotion- media contact and speaking engagements; interaction with the main and specialized Business & Technology Advisory Boards and industry at large; curriculum development in conjunction with the Program Dean, newly hired academics and other team leaders; monitoring and managing student satisfaction with the Business & Technology Program; teaching and seminar leadership and ultimately, acting as the "number one" back up for program Dean.

Key Competencies/Experience/ Attributes/Style Required:

 

Demonstrated track record of leading a multinational company or major division therof. Strong understanding of the key disciplines needed to successfully conceive and implement a complete business plan including: sales/ marketing; finance; R&D: operational and administrative competencies in a technically based environment. These competencies will have been acquired and developed over a multi year career that clearly demonstrates a path of increasingly more significant job responsibilities and successes as defined by excellent financial performance, innovative product development, and high customer satisfaction. Highly articulate-strong verbal and writing skills. The hired candidate will possess a style and "presence" that will convey experience and leadership, but will be accessible and friendly in his or her attitude. It would be a real plus for the hired candidate to have teaching experience at the College level and/or Board experience with an Institution of Higher Learning. The new Director should also possess a style that can be readily characterized as being quick, energetic, hard working and have a demonstrated ability to function in a team environment. The ideal candidate will be educated at a Masters Level; have a "desire to give something back" through their experience and knowledge to help students succeed in a demanding business environment.

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