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Executive Director - Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship, Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business:Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university's three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw-within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.

Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration:

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University is the premier school for hospitality education in the world. As an integral part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the school is leading the world in teaching and researching the business of hospitality-marketing, finance, real estate, operations, and more, all applied to the world's largest and most exciting industry. Top faculty, industry leaders, alumni, and students work together to generate new knowledge for the hospitality industry and form the premier network that shapes the industry every day.

Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship:

The Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship (PIHE), established in 2006, is Cornell University's home for entrepreneurship relevant to the hospitality industry and a resource for alum, faculty, and prospective and current students. We offer students, entrepreneurs, and faculty an expanding range of courses, programs, and activities focused on advancing students' entrepreneurship knowledge and mastery.

PIHE is the hub for Cornell students interested in pursuing an entrepreneurial career in a field relevant to the hospitality industry. PIHE team's faculty and accomplished entrepreneurs with students, to help them develop the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions.

PIHE is a source of information for those creating a hospitality business, managing a small and family-operated business, purchasing franchises, developing a corporate venture, funding a new venture, and being an innovator. PIHE brings industry professionals, faculty, and other stakeholders together, in multiple forums, to create and share knowledge pertaining to entrepreneurship and innovation.

Executive Director - Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship Opportunity:

While position responsibilities vary, all people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas, alternatives, and perspectives; speaking up and taking action if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others.

The role of the Executive Director is to be responsible for successful operations leadership and management of the Center or Institute to realize its vision and mission. The Executive Director oversees and executes the strategic direction, major initiatives, and operations of the Institute, including developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the Institute's initiatives and programs. The Executive Director accomplishes annual targets, business development, financial planning and management, management of internal and external relationships, and oversight of unit administration. Along with the Academic Director, the Executive Director engages externally to achieve positive societal impact and center/institute success. Reporting into, and under the direction of the Academic Director, responsibilities of the executive director include, among others the following:

• Under the direction of the Academic Director will determine the Center's/Institute's aspirations, strategy, and goals, adapting programming, business model, and operations accordingly.
• Develop a global network of hospitality-relevant entrepreneurs with past, present, and desired future connections to the Institute, School, the College, and the University
• Facilitate and organize entrepreneurial programming for students.
• Mentor and guide students.
• Foster knowledge creation through its programming, conferences, colloquia, round tables, competitions, etc.
• Ensure the financial integrity and viability of the Center/Institute by determining, formulating, and overseeing the annual budget, strategic workforce planning, and management.
• Forge and maintain relations of trust with key stakeholders, external partners, and funders.
• The ED is responsible for managing the relationship with a board of advisors, including overseeing board member meetings and specific engagements.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent project management skills. This includes developing the global network of hospitality relevant entrepreneurs, and delivering programming (conferences, colloquia, round tables, competitions etc.) in this area.
• Fund raising, broadly defined: This includes marketing skills (developing and tailoring messages for programs and for funds), selling (the initiative to entrepreneurs), and customer relationship management (of friends and alumni of the College interested in entrepreneurship)
• Thought leadership ability to drive development of a network of thought leaders and external visibility, with a goal to publish articles in the college's Business-Feed, Cornell's publications, and external press. The skills required include an understanding of entrepreneurial issues, willingness to reach out to scholars and experts around the world on these topics.
• Qualifications include an appropriate advanced degree(s) (MBA, JD, Ph.D.), and experience with entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will be a skilled professional with 5 or more years of work experience in business and academia.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.
• Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Rewards & Benefits at Cornell:

This position is a full-time position based in Ithaca, NY, and is eligible for benefits including relocation assistance. When applying, please include a cover letter with your application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. Cornell's key benefits include:

• Health Care - Several excellent plan options for medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision care coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Leave Provisions- This includes vacation time, health and personal time, holidays, and parental leave among others.
• Retirement Plans - Employees are eligible for the 403(b) Cornell University Retirement Plan (CURP) which offers superior retirement savings benefits.
• Education - Options include the Employee Degree Program, taking classes to enrich your career skills, New York's 529 College Savings Program, and Cornell Children's Tuition Scholarship.

To explore the full range of Cornell Employee Benefits further, please see Cornell Benefits.

Familiarize yourself with Cornell's COVID-19 workplace guidance as well as the university's COVID-19 services and information.

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