Founding Global Business Studio Director

The website; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in New York City is seeking an Executive Director, Global Business to launch a next‑generation AI‑native bachelor degree, spanning New York and London. You will lead the four-studio architecture, coordinate cross-campus curricula, and build industry partnerships embedding experiential learning throughout the program.

The role requires strong academic leadership, program development across two campuses, and expertise in competency-based pedagogy with AACSB alignment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree in business, management, entrepreneurship, or a closely related field.
• Proven academic leadership with curriculum design and budget oversight.
• Experience launching new programs and cross-campus collaboration.
• Familiarity with AACSB accreditation processes and studio-based pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Lead as founding academic leader of Global Business in NYC and own the four-studio architecture.
• Finalize and launch the I3 Lab concentrations and competency-based core.
• Coordinate cross-campus design with Northeastern University London to ensure mobility.
• Cultivate named industry partners and sponsor studio projects across years.
• Oversee Experiential Semester and co-op leadership, portfolio assessment, and outcomes.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum design

Multi-campus experience

AACSB knowledge

Industry partnerships

Budget oversight

Strategic leadership

Communication

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree in business/management/entrepreneurship

Job description

Northeastern University in New York City is seeking an Executive Director, Global Business to launch a next‑generation AI‑native bachelor degree, spanning New York and London. You will lead the four-studio architecture, coordinate cross-campus curricula, and build industry partnerships embedding experiential learning throughout the program.

The role requires strong academic leadership, program development across two campuses, and expertise in competency-based pedagogy with AACSB alignment.