Head, University Relations
Location: New York New York
Description: CFA Institute is employing Head, University Relations right now, this job will be placed in New York. Further informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Head, University Relations will support a global team and be accountable for increasing awareness of the CFA Program, CIPM Program, the Claritas Investment Certificate, and CFA Institute in the u! niversity community; increasing the number of student and faculty candidate registrations through outreach and prospect development; and leveraging the CFA Institute university network to support other organizational objectives (e.g., curriculum development, exam development, professional education, advocacy, investor education, society outreach). In addition to overseeing implementation of the global strategy, the Head, University Relations will also have dual responsibility for managing university relationships in either the Americas, EMEA, or AP (depending on the successful candidate’s locale) and representing CFA Institute as a spokesperson and serving as a contact with external business partners, especially in the university community in the local region.
The position may be located in Charlottesville, VA, New York, NY, London, or Hong Kong and will be supported by the Managing Directors and Co-Leads for the Education division.
Essential Functions
Lead a global team to develop, refine, and implement t! he University Relations strategic plan in the context of CFA Institute global strategy:
Oversee the development and implementation of CFA Institute University affiliation programs (i.e., CFA Program Partners, University Recognition Programs)
Oversee the CFA Institute Research Challenge and evaluate the feasibility of other student competitions
Support CFA Institute Research Challenge by providing subject matter expertise, supporting speaker and volunteer recruitment, representing CFA Institute at key Research Challenge events, and supporting program innovation
Develop global University Relations budget and monitor budget use
Partner with Program Management area and other internal stakeholders (e.g., Society Services, Marketing and Communications) to develop and deliver a University awareness strategy for CFA, CIPM, and Claritas
Oversee the management of executive education relationships
Collaborate with regional! Education Heads on global University Relations initiatives
Develop, motivate, and supervise University Relations team
Monitor and track University Relations strategic plan milestones
Ensure the maintenance and distribution the University Relations dashboard
Collaborate with other internal stakeholders (e.g., Society Relations, Live Events, Education Special Products, Corporate Sales)
Plan, promote, and participate in the CFA Program Partner conference
Lead bi-weekly University Relations Leadership Team meetings to coordinate with regional heads and functional directors
Develop and manage relationships with universities in either the Americas, EMEA, or AP regions within the context of the Global Operating Model:
Collaborate with Director, University Relations Outreach to evaluate and vet individual universities interested in CFA Institute University affiliation programs (i.e., CFA Program Partners, Univ! ersity Recognition Program)
Collaborate with the Latin America! Relations Manager to manage university relationships in Latin America
Leverage the CFA Institute University network to further CFA Institute’s other strategic objectives (e.g., content development, research, awareness building, etc.)
Support the development and implementation of CFA Institute global strategy in the local region:
Reflect local intelligence from the university community
Contribute to the development of a regional implementation plan and milestones
Represent CFA Institute in the university community, serving as an outward face
Deliver CFA program presentations to student and faculty
Raise awareness of CFA Institute programs and resources through student/academic conferences
Oversee the University Ambassador Program, which leverages travel of other CFA Institute staff who are well-position to represent CFA Institute to university constituents
Education Division Leadership
Ensure and facilitate communication
Participate in setting strategic direction for division (and organization)
Support initiatives of other divisions as needed
Qualifications
Education/Experience
CFA charter required
Advanced degree (e.g., doctoral degree preferred) or an equivalent combination education and experience in an investment-related discipline strongly preferred
7 years experience in investment management, investment consulting, or university teaching experience
Experience in the educational marketplace strongly preferred, in an academic or similar role
Experience and relationship management experience highly desirable
An in-depth knowledge of the CFA Institute CBOK and curriculum is required
A strong grasp of degree structures and finance curricula at colleges and universities is desired along with excellent organizational! and planning skills
An understanding of the practice of inves! tment management and working knowledge of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, and other codes as they are developed
Significant business experience in a multinational environment preferred
Fluency in English required, knowledge of additional languages would be useful
Must demonstrate outstanding stewardship and relationship building/management skills to expand the mission of CFA Institute
Knowledge and experience of financial markets and issues
Global cultural orientation and working experience
Excellent interpersonal skills including a professional and diplomatic demeanor
Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation
Excellent consulting, problem solving, and analytical skills
Must demonstrate good judgment and mature business skills
Very high level of organizational and time management skills
Physica! l Requirements
Energy to put in the hours of concentrated work necessary to achieve goals while maintaining a positive attitude
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism
Travel Requirements
Some global travel required, approximately 30% of time
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This job starts available on: Fri, 17 May 2013 17:25:54 GMT