Director, John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship

Miami University Alumni Association•Oxford, AL

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About The Position

The John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship in the Farmer School of Business seeks a strategic and analytically driven Director to lead the Institute’s operations, finance, and data functions. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director serves as the Institute’s chief operational officer and provides leadership that aligns resources, processes, and outcomes with the Institute’s mission and Miami University’s commitment to innovative, high-impact experiential learning. The Director oversees financial management, data analytics, staff supervision, and operational planning, playing a critical role in advancing the Institute’s national reputation and ensuring programmatic excellence across curricular and co-curricular initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business administration, higher education administration, public administration, or a related field
at least five years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, data analytics, or operational leadership, preferably in higher education or a comparable organizational setting
expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
experience supervising professional staff and leading collaborative teams

Nice To Haves

strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
experience in entrepreneurship education, academic program administration, or management within a university institute or center
experience with university advancement, donor engagement, or alumni relations
knowledge of national rankings, benchmarking, and data reporting practices in entrepreneurship or business education

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Institute programs and staff to ensure effective execution of goals and initiatives.
Support the Executive Director and leadership team by providing regular performance updates, data-driven insights, and recommendations for operational and strategic enhancements.
Direct all financial operations, including budget planning, forecasting, analysis, and compliance with university policies and procedures.
Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies and internal controls that promote fiscal accountability and transparency.
Serve as the primary liaison with FSB Finance, University Advancement, and other administrative units to ensure alignment of financial and operational practices.
Oversee the management, tracking, and compliance of donor gift agreements in collaboration with University Advancement.
Lead the preparation of donor impact reports to demonstrate outcomes, stewardship, and return on philanthropic investment.
Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of key institutional data, including program KPIs, enrollment metrics, co-curricular participation, student outcomes, and alumni engagement.
Ensure data integrity and deliver actionable insights that support decision-making across the Institute.
Lead the development of dashboards, analytics tools, and performance reports for the Executive Director, leadership team, and Advisory Board.
Coordinate the Institute’s submissions for national rankings and benchmarking to strengthen visibility and institutional reputation.
Supervise and mentor professional staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, goal setting, and performance evaluations for Institute personnel.
Promote professional development and ensure strong cross-functional communication among staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.