<p>Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>$81,900.00 - $163,425.00</p> <p>Overview The Executive Director leads the newly established Swensen Asset Management Institute at Yale School of Management (Yale SOM) and has administrative and operational oversight of the Institute's various activities, including support for faculty research, conferences and colloquia, and students interested in the field of asset management. Reporting to the Faculty Director, the Executive Director develops and implements the strategic goals of the Institute which will build on David Swensen's legacy of investment excellence guided by a set of values, ethical rigor, and a sense of purpose. Launch the Swensen Asset Management Institute at Yale SOM developing strong relationships with faculty, alumni, staff and departments across Yale SOM and Yale University. Develop a strategy for the Institute that augments existing programming and creates new initiatives to further the study and practice of asset management. Set key milestones in close collaboration with Faculty Director, Development Office, and Dean's Office. Recommend individuals to form the inaugural Board for the Institute. Work professionally and in a proactive manner with board members and Yale SOM and Yale alumni to manage and develop partnership relations through informal check-ins and formal debriefings. Convene thought leaders and identify topics, agendas, speakers and visitors for Institute conferences, colloquia, and board meetings. Create and support the Institute's research infrastructure. Solicit and organize faculty research proposals and budget impacts for Faculty Advisors to facilitate research goals. Collaborate with the Director of the Asset Management degree program in the implementation of programs, projects and initiatives, with particular need for coordination on funding scholarships. Interact with Asset Management degree program alumni to identify and conceptualize programming for alumni and industry engagement. Responsible for generating and overseeing the annual budget for all Institute programming. Participate in Institute related fundraising. Serve as spokesperson and advocate for the Institute. Communicate the strategy, objectives, and achievements of Institute widely to key stakeholders, including the broader Yale SOM and Yale communities, the alumni community, as well as opinion leaders and senior practitioners in asset management. May assume oversight of other initiatives, programming, and staffing in support of existing and new activities. Other duties as assigned by Faculty Director. Please note that the Principal Responsibilities are generic and may include information that is not pertinent to this specific position. PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER IN YOUR APPLICATION Required Skills and Abilities 1. Deep familiarity with the field of Asset Management. Entrepreneurial skills and spirit to work independently. 2. Demonstrable capacity to articulate a strategic vision, put forward relevant thought leadership, and connect and engage with wide-ranging audiences. Demonstrable credibility in Asset Management leadership community. 3. Demonstrable capacity to build effective partnerships, raise external presence, and profile of the organization, and attract philanthropic support. Strong team-builder and high-performance leader. 4. Superior demonstrated written and oral communication and presentation skills, ability to craft and articulate messages for various audiences. 5. High-level analytical skills and ability to deploy resources efficiently and effectively. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Master's degree or higher in area relevant to finance.</p> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Strategy development and execution working with collaborators within and outside of the University. Working with leadership to develop and implement a strategic vision and work plans. 2. Recommend structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives. 3. Advise leadership on broad range of strategic, development, and communications issues related to research and policy development opportunities. 4. Manage ongoing partnerships with local, state, national, and non-governmental organizations focused on health research, policy development and implementation. 5. Identify new opportunities for expanding the program within Yale and among other academic and non-academic organizations locally and nationally. 6. Seek external funding opportunities and assist with the submission of grant proposals. 7. New program and fund development, catalyzing program development throughout the University and with external collaborators. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. 8. Envision and direct communications to support strong communication and promote visibility of the program both inside and outside Yale through strategic outreach, conference attendance, special events, media and other avenues. 9. Assumes primary accountability to initiate, design, and manage the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. 10. Envision and execute the communications efforts for the program. Contribute to the development and assist in the management of content on the program's website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ol> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. 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