Director of Business Experience

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

The AACSB-accredited Haile College of Business serves over 3,400 NKU's 15,000 students, fully complementing traditional degree programs, nationally recognized centers, and specialized offerings. We are proud to offer an outstanding comprehensive university environment to faculty who value a well-rounded career path of high-quality student interaction, productive, meaningful research, and rewarding civic engagement. Salary and benefits are AACSB-competitive.

Located just seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, NKU is a dynamic metropolitan university that provides an outstanding quality of life in a region of nearly two million people. Our faculty members are dedicated to fostering high-quality student interaction, meaningful research, and rewarding civic engagement.

The Center for Student Excellence in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time Director of Business Experience position. This non-tenure track position will be pivotal in leading experiential learning programs and fostering critical partnerships with business and industry leaders. The anticipated position start date is December 2024.

The Director of Business Experience will lead and expand experiential learning programs, including internships, practicums, client-based projects, and professional workshops. This role involves collaborating closely with Career Services to develop and implement career readiness initiatives that prepare students for professional success. The Director will engage students in career-relevant experiences, offering guidance in selecting meaningful opportunities. A key aspect of the position is fostering strong partnerships with business leaders, alumni, and faculty to enhance these experiential learning programs. The role also requires representing the Center for Student Excellence in academic and community settings and coordinating, updating, and teaching the Haile Professionals course. Finally, the Director will actively engage in fundraising, corporate outreach, and student recruitment to further support the growth and impact of these initiatives.

Preferred candidates will hold a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) or higher degree from an AACSB-accredited program at the time of appointment , with at least five years of recent professional experience in business or a related area. A strong network of employers in the Greater Cincinnati Region is highly preferred. Experience in higher education or career development is a plus, particularly for those who can demonstrate a proven ability to manage programs, engage students effectively, and build strong corporate relationships.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position and be considered for an interview, visit https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14346 to submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Direct questions to the Search Chair, Jenny Gardner ( gardnerj@nku.edu).

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.