Vice President, Leadership Institute

Georgia Military College; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Military College's Leadership Institute in Milledgeville seeks a dynamic Vice President to launch and expand the organization. This role leads marketing, partnerships, and revenue growth while shaping long-term vision.

Ideal candidate is a former collegiate athlete with strong business instincts, able to develop strategies, build relationships, and drive performance across diverse sectors.

Criminal background check and drug screen required; GMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Former collegiate athlete with 5+ years in business development, sales, marketing or CRM.
• Demonstrated leadership in critical thinking, data analysis, communications, budget management, team building & leading, problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies; secure client relationships and partnerships.
• Build GMC Leadership Institute brand through marketing campaigns and media.
• Meet growth and revenue goals; maintain customer relationships and identify repeat business opportunities.
• Help develop new programs; gather market intelligence and identify future opportunities.
• Participate in strategic planning and help build a culture of excellence, innovation and service.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communications

Budget management

Team building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Milledgeville - Milledgeville, GA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Georgia Military College (GMC) Leadership Institute will be the premier leadership and team development organization dedicated to developing leaders, building teams, and strengthening organizations. Through executive coaching, leadership development, team-building experiences, assessments, strategic consulting, and destination-based learning experiences, The GMC Leadership Institute helps organizations improve performance and create lasting impact. Our customers include businesses, educational institutions, service-industry organizations, and athletic programs. As we launch and grow, we are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial teammate to help build the organization from the ground floor.

The Vice President of the GMC Leadership Institute will play a critical leadership role in launching and expanding the organization. This individual will be responsible for marketing, business development, strategic partnerships, customer acquisition, and revenue growth while helping shape the long-term vision of the organization. This position is ideal for a former collegiate athlete who understands teamwork, leadership, competition, and performance and who possesses a strong business mindset and desire to help build something extraordinary.

Primary Responsibilities

• Business Development & Strategic Partnerships -- Develop and execute business development strategies. Identify and secure new client relationships; build partnerships with organizations. Generate qualified leads and sales opportunities. Represent the GMC Leadership Institute at conferences and events. Build relationships with college athletic programs, law enforcement agencies, healthcare organizations, fire and EMS organizations, and businesses.
• Marketing & Brand Development -- Assist in building the GMC Leadership Institute brand. Develop marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives. Manage social media and digital marketing efforts. Coordinate marketing materials and customer communications. Support event promotion and customer recruitment.
• Revenue Generation & Program Growth -- Meet growth and revenue goals. Maintain customer relationships. Create repeat business opportunities. Support membership and partnership programs. Assist in the development of new programs and offerings. Gather customer feedback and market intelligence. Help identify emerging opportunities and future markets.
• Leadership -- Serve as a key member of the leadership team. Assist in strategic planning and long-term vision development. Help build a culture focused on excellence, innovation, and service.
• Criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before any candidate may begin working.

Georgia Military College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Former collegiate athlete, with 5+ years of business development, sales, marketing or customer relationship management.
• Demonstrated leadership in critical thinking, data analysis, communications, budget management, team building & leading, problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Leadership, Organizational Development, Sports Management
• Former team captain of collegiate athletic team, 10+ years of P&L management experience of a business.
• Executive level entrepreneurial mindset, highly motivated and comfortable building something new, thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates exceptionally well.

Criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before any candidate may begin working.

Georgia Military College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.