Executive Director (PT), Fischer-Shain Ctr

Temple University's Fischer-Shain Center for Financial Services at the Fox School of Business is searching for an Executive Director (PT)

Position Summary
The Fox School of Business at Temple University is seeking an accomplished financial professional to serve as the Executive Director of the Fischer-Shain Center for Financial Services. This unique part-time leadership position is ideal for an experienced banking or financial services executive who is passionate about mentoring future industry leaders while leveraging a professional network. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in expanding industry partnerships, engaging senior executives and advisory board members, cultivating philanthropic support, and creating transformative experiences for students that would prepare them for successful careers in commercial banking and financial services.

The Fischer-Shain Center for Financial Services is a gateway for students to careers in the financial services industry. The activities of the Center include creating professional development opportunities for students, giving scholarships, advising on banking curriculum, organizing academic conferences, and sponsoring research grants. The Executive Director will oversee those efforts, with a focus on cultivating external partnerships, and will collaborate with Fox School leadership, Center's Advisory Board, industry professionals, and prospective donors.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree
* At least 7 years of experience in the financial services industry
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Education and Experience
* Commercial banking experience
* Master's degree

Required Skills and Abilities
* Strong knowledge of the commercial banking industry
* Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
* Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to form effective working relationships with diverse groups of industry professionals, faculty, staff, students, and prospective donors
* Ability to envision, design, plan, execute, and lead industry-focused events, both virtual and in-person
* Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and other standard software applications
* Demonstrated ability or potential to connect students to the commercial banking industry in ways that build professional confidence, readiness, and long-term career awareness
* Ability to cultivate and expand professional network, develop new working relationships
* Skill in engaging and communicating with advisory boards, including the ability to present the Center's progress, articulate a strategic vision, and advance a culture of philanthropic support of the Center's activities

Preferred Skills and Abilities
* Ability to teach one or more undergraduate courses in areas related to commercial banking

Essential Duties
* Serve as a liaison between the Fox School of Business, the Center's Advisory Board, industry partners, and prospective donors
* Promote commercial banking careers to students through various professional development events, identify and invite panelists and guest speakers
* Identify internships and employment opportunities for students in the financial services industry with the focus on students' career success
* Collaborate with the Fox School's Development and Alumni Affairs Office on fundraising and philanthropic gifts
* Prepare students for effective participation in banking-related extracurricular activities
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Hourly Rate: $41.00-$46.00/hr.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Fox School of Business.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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