Director of Graduate Experiential Learning & Professional Development

Texas Christian University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University’s Neeley School seeks a Director of Graduate Experiential Learning & Professional Development to lead experiential learning and professional development across MBA/MS programs. You will recruit corporate partnerships, mentor student teams, and coordinate events that advance graduate student careers.

The role collaborates with faculty, oversees student organizations, and manages budgets while expanding opportunities for high‑caliber students and top employers to engage

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years of consultative experience with C‑level executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage graduate experiential learning initiatives for MBA/MS programs.
• Lead Neeley Associates projects and coach student teams end-to-end.
• Oversee graduate student organizations and programming.
• Coordinate case competitions and secure corporate sponsorships.
• Organize speaker events and secure external sponsorships.
• Maintain relationships with employer partners and donors.
• Lead the Neeley Experiential Learning Advisory Board engagement.
• Manage program budgets to meet departmental goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Event coordination

Mentoring/coaching

Public speaking

Education

MBA or equivalent

4+ years in consulting with C-level execs

10+ years in consulting (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary:

The Director of Graduate Experiential Learning & Professional Development manages experiential learning and professional development initiatives for Neeley graduate students across a portfolio of MBA and MS programs. The person in this role recruits people and companies, works in close partnership with faculty, and manages processes and events supporting meaningful development opportunities for graduate students.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. 1. Manages and grows professional development opportunities for MBA/MS students by recruiting meaningful company sponsored projects for Neeley and Associates, managing the processes by which projects and students are selected. Manage and coach student teams as they execute projects present recommendations; supervise and train student team leaders and coaches (i.e., Neeley and Associates Principals); manage client relationships before, during, and after consulting engagements; identify and manage ad hoc consulting opportunities.
2. 2. Teaches MANA 70773, Consulting Applications – Neeley and Associates, adhering to all university policies and guidelines, in partnership with a faculty member.
3. 3. Oversees the MBA Association and graduate student organizations, providing leadership support and oversight for professional development and programming including workshops and corporate visits.
4. 4. Coordinates, supports and expands Neeley graduate student participation in case competitions within and outside of TCU. Host world‑class student competitions including, on a rotational schedule, the Big XII MBA Case Competition. Secure corporate sponsorship(s) of Neeley competitions; supervise events associated with select Neeley competitions; prepare and monitor budgets for Neeley events; create opportunities for increased status/awareness of Neeley participation with the general public and with top quality MBA programs; identify appropriate external competitions held at other universities or businesses; and work with student organizations to expand participation in external competitions.
5. 5. Facilitates graduate programs speaker events including C‑Level Confidentials and others to be developed by identifying outstanding speakers; ensure student participation; supervise speaker preparation and experience; work with other areas of Neeley to ensure a high‑quality experience; secure outside sponsorship of speaker events; and when appropriate promote external awareness of speaker events.
6. 6. Coordinates with Neeley faculty and other Graduate Programs staff to develop and implement program enhancements and establish and maintain relationships with employer partners, prospective donors, and other external stakeholders.
7. 7. Develops, leads, and manages Neeley Experiential Learning Advisory Board engagement efforts.
8. 8. Manages program budget to align with departmental profit objectives each fiscal year.
9. 9. Performs 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.
• Experience working in graduate business school environment

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.

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