Job Summary:

The Director of Graduate Experiential Learning manages experiential learning initiatives for Neeley graduate students, to include Neeley & Associates. The person in this role recruits people and companies, works in close partnership with faculty, and manages processes supporting successful experiential learning opportunities for graduate students.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Manages and grows consulting opportunities for MBA/MS students by recruiting meaningful company sponsored projects for Neeley and Associates, managing the processes by which projects are selected. Manages and coaches student teams as they execute projects and results are presented; supervises and trains the student team leaders and coaches (i.e., Neeley and Associates Principals); manages client relationships before, during, and after consulting engagements; identifies and manages ad hoc consulting opportunities.
2. In partnership with a faculty member, teaches MANA 70773, Consulting Applications – Neeley and Associates, adhering to all university policies and guidelines.
3. Manages and supervise student case or appropriate type competitions by working with student organizations to initiate world-class student competitions; obtains and maintains corporate sponsorship(s) of Neeley competitions; supervises events associated with select Neeley competitions; prepares and monitors budgets for Neeley events; creates opportunities for increased status/awareness of Neeley participation with the general public and with top quality MBA programs; identifies appropriate external competitions held at other universities or businesses; and works with student organizations to expand participation in external competitions.
4. Facilitates graduate programs related speaker events e.g., C-Level Confidential, and others to be developed by identifying outstanding speakers; ensures appropriate level of student participation; supervises speaker services and experience; works with other areas of Neeley to ensure a high-quality experience; gains and maintains appropriate outside sponsorship of speaker events; and when appropriate develops outside status/awareness of speaker events.
5. Coordinates with Neeley faculty and other Graduate Programs staff to develop and implement new out-of-classroom program enhancements and establish and maintain relationships with employer partners, prospective donors, and other external stakeholders.
6. Develops, leads, and manages Neeley Experiential Learning Advisory Board engagement efforts.
7. Manages program budget to align with departmental profit objectives each fiscal year.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• 4 plus years of experience in consulting or a related field in which there has been significant interaction with C-Level corporate executives.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 10 plus years’ experience in consulting or a related field in which there has been significant interaction with the C-level corporate executives.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skill in identifying, scoping, and executing management consulting projects.
• Skill in working with individual students and student organizations.
• Ability to organize and manage school sponsored events.
• Ability to evaluate and make recommendations to improve graduate program operations.
• Ability to possess presentation and interpersonal skills appropriate for interaction with top-level management.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, develop and carry-out program plans.
• Ability to be a proven team player, working in concert with student activities and career services.
• Ability to work with stakeholders of all levels, both within and outside of the college.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, virtual systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours., including some nights and weekends
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• This is an in-person, on-campus role.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.