Program Manager, Darden's Institute For Business In Society

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business seeks a Program Manager to join its Institute for Business in Society (IBiS) team. This is a 3-year limited assignment with full benefits.

The Program Manager advances the Darden School mission of inspiring purpose-driven, innovative leaders who will change the world. This position supports the implementation and development of strategic initiatives and programming that creates and leverages a body of multidisciplinary research and thought leadership to transform the way that academics, students, practicing managers, policy makers and the public see the role of Business in the creation of a fairer, and more productive, abundant and connected world. The Program Manager helps manage the planning and execution of all IBiS activities, from student-facing events and programs to faculty and alumni engagement.

This position is actively engaged in cross-enterprise teams including members of the Batten Institute, Mayo Center, Career Services Center, Communication & Marketing, Office of Research Services and others to advance IBiS’s priorities and accelerate Darden’s impact as a leader in Business in Society among top global business schools.

This position reports to the Director of the Institute for Business in Society and works in collaboration with every member of the Institute team and other units of UVA Darden to support students, faculty and other key stakeholders, including the Institute’s Academic Directors who provide faculty leadership and academic guidance to Institute initiatives.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA.

Primary areas of focus include the following Stakeholder Areas of Impact:

Students:

• Supports Darden students across all MBA formats through a portfolio of programs which are educational and experiential. Supported programs may include competitions, conferences, speaker series, independent studies, job treks, internships/fellowships, student club events, and may be delivered in Charlottesville, at Darden’s Sands Family Grounds in Rosslyn, VA or in other major ecosystems around the world.

• Provides logistical and operational support to IBiS’s student-facing initiatives, including UVA Tri-Sector Leadership Fellows; UVA Community Public Service Fellows.

• Cultivates relationships with employers and firms to create internship and hiring opportunities.

• Engages with student leaders and support student club initiatives (including the Net Impact, Business Ethics, Energy and other student clubs).

• Integrates programming and initiatives focused on careers in sustainability with Career Center programs, offerings and systems/reporting.

• Collaborates with the other centers/institutes at Darden to support student career advancement. Attracting the best organizations to recruit at Darden and connecting students to these opportunities will be a major source of impact.

Faculty:

• Supports Darden faculty through strategic planning and outreach for course speakers, conference panelists, guests, and case-writing opportunities.

• Identifies opportunities to connect faculty research to a wider audience.

• Helps faculty engage with companies for pursuing academic research and the development of teaching materials.

Darden Enterprise:

• Collaborates with stakeholders across the Darden enterprise.

• Develops strong partnerships and a collaborative, team-based approach. This role has responsibilities for ensuring effective and timely coordination and communication across units supporting IBiS efforts at Darden and increasing the impact of such activities.

Responsibilities for the Program Manager include:

• Manages and implements IBiS initiatives and programs, including:

  • Formulates program strategies and goals.

  • Manages operations and logistics, including budgets and long-term planning.

  • Develops media and communication strategies.

  • Supervises and manage staff, including student assistants and external partners.

  • Evaluates operations and outcomes to ensure alignment with IBiS mission.

• Organizes and coordinates the planning, implementation, and de-briefing of projects, conferences, and events.

• Coordinates IBiS initiatives across Darden including in research and thought leadership, management of curricular and co-curricular offerings, and engagement with external stakeholders.

• Supports Career Center advising and coaching team to support students considering and pursuing careers in sustainability and Business in Society.

• Implements ongoing management of communication channels and outreach for prospective and current students regarding Darden such as enhancing and maintaining a web presence, social media, and other internal collateral.

• Partners with the Darden Advancement team and Dean’s Office as needed.

• Amplifies support for student clubs and events.

• Provides a centralized resource for internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, alumni, prospective students, and UVA partners.

Education and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least four years of relevant experience required.

• Collaborative team player who can work and communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and other important Darden enterprise stakeholders.

• Demonstrated results for achieving metrics-driven goals through systemic development with educational or similar organizations.

• Ability to coordinate the activities of multiple parties to achieve desired objectives.

• Ability to manage strategic initiatives and ensure successful execution against agreed-on plans and objectives.

• Ability to guide institutional action in the face of complex matrixed organization.

• Ability to translate thoughts and directives from several areas into a cohesive plan of action.

• Ability to drive results, without direct hierarchical control and amidst occasional ambiguity.

• Ability to manage budget processes and procedures.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Belief in the mission of the Darden School, and passion for the University of Virginia.

To Apply:

Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs search for requisition R0054571. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS into the CV/Resume box, into which multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

For this position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks prior to the start date of the position.

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter, at hjv5vm@virginia.edu.

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