Director, Strategic Growth for Academic Initiatives

Care2Prevent; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Becker Friedman Institute (BFI) is seeking a Director of Strategy for Academic Initiatives in Chicago. You will lead strategic growth of MAE and related credentials, collaborate with faculty and administrators, and expand offerings domestically and internationally.

You will oversee program budgets, partner with Admissions and Career Services, and drive growth while maintaining high academic standards. Expect active engagement with donors and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong communication and cross-department collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to design and manage new academic programming.
• Ability to manage budgets and coordinate with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with MA programs to align MAE and credential offerings with curricular goals.
• Develops strategic plans and leads execution for new academic initiatives.
• Promotes partnerships with government, international institutions, and industry.
• Oversees program delivery, events, recruitment activities, and admissions alignment.
• Manages budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation for programs.
• Represents initiatives in internal/external forums and conferences.
• Maintains relationships with employers and alumni for student placement.
• Ensures adherence to institutional standards and academic integrity.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal comms

Cross-department collaboration

Project management

Organizational skills

Deadlines management

Designing academic programming

Tracking systems for progress

Collaboration with colleagues

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Becker Friedman Institute (BFI) is seeking a Director of Strategy for Academic Initiatives in Chicago. You will lead strategic growth of MAE and related credentials, collaborate with faculty and administrators, and expand offerings domestically and internationally.

You will oversee program budgets, partner with Admissions and Career Services, and drive growth while maintaining high academic standards. Expect active engagement with donors and external stakeholders.