Business: Executive Director, Bethel Institute for Business Engagement

Bethel University • Saint Paul, MN

2d • $74,499 - $128,506 • Onsite

About The Position

Bethel University seeks an experienced business professional to lead the Bethel Institute for Business Engagement. This full-time faculty position connects students, faculty, alumni, and organizations through experiential learning, consulting, executive engagement, mentoring, and professional development.
The Executive Director will serve as a primary connection between Bethel Business and the Twin Cities business community. The role offers an accomplished professional the opportunity to use business experience, relationships, and Christian faith to invest in students and help build a growing Christ-centered business school.

Requirements

• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership communication and organizational abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build new programs and partnerships.
• Ability to connect students and faculty with meaningful business opportunities.
• Ability to represent Bethel effectively with senior business and community leaders.
• Significant professional experience in business, entrepreneurship, consulting, business development, executive leadership, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated success developing professional relationships and partnerships is required; in a variety of contexts is preferred.
• An advanced degree in business or a related field is required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success developing professional relationships and partnerships in a variety of contexts is preferred.
• Experience with fundraising, sponsorship development, consulting, or revenue generation is preferred.
• Teaching, mentoring, or professional development experience is preferred.
• A terminal degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development for the Bethel Institute for Business Engagement and represent Bethel Business to the business community.
• Develop relationships with a variety of executives, entrepreneurs, alumni, employers, and other business leaders to create opportunities for students and strengthen Bethel Business.
• Lead Institute initiatives, including the Royals Consulting Group, Executive Fellows Program, Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series, Bethel Family Business Forum, and other industry engagement activities.
• Develop consulting projects for the Royals Consulting Group and other applied-learning opportunities for students and faculty.
• Develop sponsorships and other financial support for Institute programs in collaboration with University Advancement.
• Manage and strengthen the School of Business Board of Advisors, including meetings and ongoing engagement.
• Teach approximately two School of Business courses per academic year, based on the candidate's expertise and School needs. (This is a 12-month 32 credit load position, with 24 credits released for administration of the Bethel Institute.)
• Advise and mentor students and participate in appropriate faculty and School of Business responsibilities.
• Actively support Bethel University's commitment to its Christian values and liberal arts education.

Benefits

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• a generous time off package
• faculty members are allowed to devote up to 20% of their time per week on paid or unpaid external projects as long as those projects align with job responsibilities, increase teaching effectiveness, and/or further the advancement of Bethel University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level