Director of Co-Curricular Programs

Job Summary

The Director of Co-Curricular Programs leads the School of Business Administration's growing financial literacy initiative and oversees the school's portfolio of co-curricular badge credentials.

Job Description

• Course Development and Instruction

  • Develop an array of freshman and sophomore-level courses spanning the major domains of personal finance, including investments, real estate, retirement planning, credit and debt management, insurance, and budgeting.
  • Recruit and coordinate adjunct instructors and guest lecturers as offerings expand.
  • Ensure all financial literacy courses meet the academic standards of the School of Business Administration.

• Speaker Series and Events

  • Plan, host, and promote no fewer than three financial literacy speakers or events per semester.
  • Design programming to draw the widest possible audience across academic units, with particular emphasis on first and second year students.
  • Cultivate relationships with industry professionals, alumni, and national thought leaders willing to serve as speakers.
  • Manage logistics, marketing, and post-event assessment.

• Badge Credential Programs

  • Launch and administer a university-wide financial literacy badge credential, open to students from any college or school.
  • Oversee the broader portfolio of co-curricular badge programs operated by the School of Business Administration, a growing area of focus for the school.
  • Establish learning outcomes, completion standards, and verification processes for badge attainment.
  • Track participation and report on student outcomes.

• Strategic and Administrative

  • Build partnerships with units across campus to broaden reach.
  • Pursue gift, grant, and sponsorship opportunities in coordination with development staff.
  • Represent the School of Business Administration to external audiences on matters of financial literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA from an accredited institution
• Strong organizational and project management ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant industry experience in financial services, financial planning, banking, wealth management, or a related field
• Demonstrated effectiveness in classroom instruction
• Prior experience designing or managing co-curricular or credential programs
• Established network of industry professionals available to serve as speakers
• Experience with event planning and promotion

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's (Required)

Interview Requirement

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

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Background Check Statement

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