REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. - Strong management and leadership skills
- Experience in academic or non-academic business environments in a leadership role as well as an understanding of the family business sector.
- Ability to build and maintain cooperative, effective relationships with family business members, prospective partner organizations, students, faculty, administration, campus leaders, staff, and volunteers
- Operations management and administration experience
- An understanding of the academic culture with the ability to relate well to faculty and other constituents
- An understanding of and commitment to serving a diverse population
- Ability to work with minimal supervision within an entrepreneurial setting
- A strong background in client relationship management
- Demonstrated knowledge of marketing, media, web, social media plans, and activities
- Demonstrated organizational skills in a multi-task environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing, and the demonstrated ability to interface comfortably with both the academic community and experienced business executives
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, or similar field. Master’s degree preferred or any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and ability. Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in a family business, corporate, social sector, or educational management role. Prior experience in executive/career coaching, fundraising, and operations management in an academic environment are strongly desired. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and meet CGU’s authorized driver’s requirements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Supervises Student Workers. APPLICANTS ACCEPTABILITY FOR POSITIONS REQUIRING USE OF A COLLEGE VEHICLE IS CONTINGENT UPON A DRIVING RECORD ACCEPTABLE TO THE COLLEGE’S AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE. PROMOTION FROM WITHIN IS ENCOURAGED WHENEVER QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF CLAREMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY ARE AVAILABLE. INTERESTED EMPLOYEES ARE URGED TO CONTACT THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES IF QUALIFIED FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE OPENINGS. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT DEPARTMENTS DIRECTLY. Claremont Graduate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, place of national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or physical handicap in its employment practice and in admission of students to educational programs and activities in accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other applicable laws. Claremont Graduate University is committed to affirmative action in employment practices regarding ethnic minorities, the physically handicapped, Vietnam-era veterans and women. |
