The Executive Director of the Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship is responsible for working with the Babson Community to establish, grow, and scale the Institute. The role will provide campus leadership for initiatives and programs designed to prepare learners for a tech-enabled future.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree or equivalent experience
- At least 10-15+ years of technology, AI, tech-enabled entrepreneurship or related experience in a leadership role
- Experience building and managing high profile new initiatives, ventures, or programs
- Strategic opportunity, business development, and competitive assessment experience
- Proven ability to fundraise
- Exceptional entrepreneurial leadership skills, including ability to identify opportunities, share ideas, and take action in uncertain environments
- Significant personnel management experience
- Experience working as part of leadership team and coordinating with internal and external partners
- Leadership, judgment, and creative problem-solving experience
- Understanding of international cultures and business practices
- Program and project management expertise
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer and internet skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong financial, budgetary, presentation, database management, and supervisory skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to work with all constituencies
- Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics
Benefits
- Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits
- Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year
- Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match
- Additional Benefits: Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program
