University of Mississippi

Director of Co-Curricular Programs

University of Mississippi$68K — $103K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MBA from an accredited institution preferred
  • 6 years of relevant experience in financial services or related fields
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Experience in classroom instruction and co-curricular program management
  • Established professional network for speaker engagement
  • Event planning and promotion expertise

Responsibilities

  • Develop personal finance courses for freshmen and sophomores
  • Recruit and coordinate adjunct instructors and guest speakers
  • Plan and promote financial literacy speakers or events each semester
  • Design engaging programming for diverse student audiences
  • Launch and manage university-wide financial literacy badge credential
  • Establish learning outcomes and verification processes for badges
  • Build partnerships across campus and seek funding opportunities

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to a network of industry professionals
  • Integration into a growing initiative within the School of Business Administration
  • Support for event planning and execution
  • Potential for creative collaboration across academic units
Full Job Description
Department:

School of Business Administration

Job Summary:

The Director of Co-Curricular Programs leads the School of Business Administration's growing financial literacy initiative and oversees the school's portfolio of co-curricular badge credentials. As the first and primary initiative, the Director builds out a stable of foundational personal finance courses, brings high-profile financial literacy speakers and events to campus, and develops the financial literacy badge as a university-wide credential open to students in every school and college. The role combines classroom teaching, program management, event production, and credential design.

Job Description:

  • Course Development and Instruction
    • Develop an array of freshman and sophomorsophomore-levele level courses spanning the major domains of personal finance, including investments, real estate, retirement planning, credit and debt management, insurance, and budgeting.
    • This position can teach in this program but organization skills and promotion will be key.
    • Recruit and coordinate adjunct instructors and guest lecturers as offerings expand• Ensure all financial literacy courses meet the academic standards of the School of Business Administration.
  • Speaker Series and Events
    • Plan, host, and promote no fewer than three financial literacy speakers or events per semester
    • Design programming to draw the widest possible audience across academic units, with particular emphasis on first and second year students.
    • Cultivate relationships with industry professionals, alumni, and national thought leaders willing to serve as speakers
    • Manage logistics, marketing, and post-event assessment.
  • Badge Credential Programs
    • Launch and administer a university-wide financial literacy badge credential, open to students from any college or school
    • Oversee the broader portfolio of co-curricular badge programs operated by the School of Business Administration, a growing area of focus for the school
    • Establish learning outcomes, completion standards, and verification processes for badge attainment
    • Track participation and report on student outcomes.
  • Strategic and Administrative
    • Build partnerships with units across campus to broaden reach
    • Pursue gift, grant, and sponsorship opportunities in coordination with development staff
    • Represent the School of Business Administration to external audiences on matters of financial literacy


Job Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications
• MBA from an accredited institution
• Strong organizational and project management ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant industry experience in financial services, financial planning, banking, wealth management, or a related field
• Demonstrated effectiveness in classroom instruction
• Prior experience designing or managing co-curricular or credential programs
• Established network of industry professionals available to serve as speakers
• Experience with event planning and promotion

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 6 Years | Required

Compensation:

$68,681.60 - $103,001.60

About University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. The university was founded in 1848 and has since grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the state. Ole Miss offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong academic programs, vibrant campus life, and rich history and traditions. Ole Miss is a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and has a strong athletic program, with teams competing in a variety of sports. The university is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has implemented a number of initiatives to support these values.
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