Babson College · 2 days ago
Executive Director, Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship
Wellesley MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $206K/yr
10+ years expBabson College is seeking an Executive Director for the Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship. The role involves building the institute's brand, developing programs for family entrepreneurs, and providing leadership while collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve the institute’s mission.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides strategic direction and leadership towards the achievement of the Institute’s mission and goals that align with the College’s Critical Few Objectives
Oversees the day to day operations of the Institute, leads the development and delivery of signature programs in collaboration with the Blank School’s program delivery and execution team, manages the budget, works towards financial sustainability through revenue generation and fundraising efforts, anticipates problems and issues and initiates appropriate action without supervision
Collaborates closely with appropriate Babson College units (i.e., Center and Institute Executive Directors, President’s Office, Admissions, Undergraduate School, Graduate School, Executive Education, Advancement, Student Affairs, Alumni Affairs, College Marketing, and Babson Academy) and corporate sponsors to advance shared objectives
Responsible for identifying and executing upon revenue generating programs that will build Babson’s Family Entrepreneurship brand, meet the lifelong learning needs of Babson’s family entrepreneurship community, and ensure revenue generation and funding sources exceed Institute expenses and costs, making the Institute self-sustainable
Collaborates with the Distinguished Professor in Family Entrepreneurship to lead the institute, providing strategic leadership that develops programming and events that serve the needs of all Bertarelli Institute constituents
Oversees the coordination of co-curricular and curricular activities and programs, including the Family Entrepreneurship Amplifier Program (a multi-year student and family experience), Family Entrepreneurship Peer Forums, the Live Case Study series, Networking by Industry groups, Family Entrepreneurship Week, The Amplifier Family conference, and the Family Entrepreneurship Mentor Program. Interfaces with students, alumni, faculty, development, and other campus staff for the successful execution of these programs
Executes on the annual Babson Campus Global Family Entrepreneurship Award including identifying and recruiting the awardee, generating media around the award, and creating an appropriate award event
Builds volunteer team of Executives in Residence, mentors, forum moderators, and research fellows to support the institute’s work
Conducts research independently and/or in collaboration with Babson faculty on family entrepreneurship topics; creates live case studies, leads live case study sessions, and creates thought leadership pieces for practitioner-focused media outlets
Builds strategic alliances with external entrepreneurship programs, organizations, and associations (e.g., Family Firm Institute and Family Entrepreneurship Research Conference), and other affinity groups that align with the Institute’s mission and objectives
Works closely with the Advancement team to identify and pursue funding opportunities, and continuously create new ways to engage alumni, parents, sponsors, foundations, and other key stakeholders to help drive giving to the Institute. Meets with high-level donors, creates programs for advancement purposes, and develops key relationships to optimize annual giving plans with the goal of having all programming, research, and signature events endowed
Serves as the spokesperson for the Institute and family entrepreneurship, attending family business events and conferences and representing BIFE and Babson externally
Manages the annual budget process and P/L, monthly, and quarterly financial updates in order to keep finances stable for the Institute and the institution current on its operating budget. Works closely with the Finance team to ensure accountability and oversight for the Institute’s budget management process
Leverages institutional resources and systems to capture, track and analyze critical information on Babson’s family entrepreneurship community including all participants in Bertarelli events/programs (graduate, undergraduate & alumni) including engagement, feedback, and outcome metrics
Responsible for partnering with College Marketing and the Blank School program delivery team on the strategy and execution of communications, PR and thought leadership, including newsletters, website design, social media strategies, and digital marketing efforts
Assume additional responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree or equivalent experience
At least 10-15+ years in a responsible leadership role, including strategic opportunity, business development, and competitive assessment experience and at least 5+ years of experience leading a family business with revenues of $100 million or more
Proven ability to work with colleagues across multiple departments and divisions including experience working with students and multiple stakeholders (corporate, non-profit, or other constituencies)
Must have program management expertise and proven experience in designing and coordinating events
Proven ability to fundraise
Must have some experience working with or in higher education
Must have experience managing budgets, developing funding proposals, and experience with grant-writing
Must be a self-starter with the ability to influence, lead and motivate others who are not direct reports and facilitate difficult conversations/negotiations
Must have leadership, supervisory, and creative problem-solving experience
Must have excellent oral, written, telephone, and presentation skills as well as a strong attention to detail
Must have superior analytical, database management skills and familiarity with project management tools
Ability to operate with a high degree of confidentiality
Exceptional entrepreneurial leadership skills, including ability to identify opportunities, share ideas, and take action in uncertain environments
Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics
Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members
Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results
Ability to anticipate and effectively handle change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions
Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, JIRA, OASIS), Webex, as well as knowledge of HTML
Must have a strong proficiency in social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WordPress. Familiarity with social media tools including dashboards
Must have a valid passport and be able to travel domestically and internationally as appropriate to develop new partnerships and to represent the Institute
This position is required to be in person on campus at least three days per week during the academic year
Preferred
PhD preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year. President’s holidays are determined each year.
Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.
Company
Babson College
The global leader in entrepreneurship education. The No. 1 undergraduate school and MBA for entrepreneurship 29 and 32 times in a row. (U.S.
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Donna Levin
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