Director of Co-Curricular Programs

University of Mississippi•Ewing Township, NJ

2d•$68,682 - $103,002•Onsite

About The Position

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. As the first and primary initiative, the Director builds out a stable of foundational personal finance courses, brings high-profile financial literacy speakers and events to campus, and develops the financial literacy badge as a university-wide credential open to students in every school and college. The role combines classroom teaching, program management, event production, and credential design.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Required)
Relevant experience | 6 Years | Required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.