Position Summary

Independently develop, plan & execute academic events and programs for the Academy of International Business (http://aib.world) located at Michigan State University and its chapters, special interest groups, constituents, and affiliates around the world. Reports to the Executive Director. Programs and events include but are not limited to in-person and virtual academic conferences, workshops, development programs for research, teaching, curriculum development in international business serving professors and doctoral students worldwide. Identify universities, corporate and NGO partners for programs and sponsorships. Coordinate applications and manage recruitment process for doctoral training programs and oversee curriculum development. Negotiate and execute agreements with vendors and partners, including institutions, universities, venues, catering, A/V, exhibitors, and tech solutions for program/event development and delivery. Perform complex budgeting, data analysis, and reporting for development & execution of programs and events, identify financial needs, and develop strategic solutions. Travel internationally and domestically to develop and direct the events and programs. Review the Treasurer’s account reports monthly, quarterly, and annually with the Executive Director. Assist the AIB staff including the AIB Executive Board, committee members, special interest group and chapter chairs, and the Executive Director in the development of new programs and events. Work closely with the Communications Manager on newsletters, social media posts, and other communications as applicable to the programs and events. Assist the Executive Director in generating proposals for external funding for the programs and events. Work with scholarship and award committees on event recognitions, including but not limited to travel awards, scholarships, and program awards. Serve as liaison to government, business, industry, and other organizations. Nights and weekends may be required during conference/event peak times.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Bachelors -Business or related field

Desired Degree

Masters -Business, Economics, Trade or related field

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have experience communicating with a global academic audience; planning, overseeing, and participating in academic events and programs; organizing conferences, workshops, board meetings, and similar events in global locations; performing financial analysis and budgeting of such events; preparing and presenting financial and attendance reports on such events. This position requires both domestic and international travel as conditions allow.  Experience with data management and analysis; experience using computer technology to solve problems.

Desired Qualifications

Interest or experience in global travel and/or living. Foreign language skills at conversational level or above. 

Required Application Materials

Letter of application, CV, list of 3 recent references

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

Applications due July 13, 2022.  Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. Review of applications will begin within a week of the application deadline and will continue until the position has been filled. Expected start August. It is common practice of the Center to annually renew its positions; therefore, one-year fixed-term employment is standard practice.

Review of Applications Begins On

07/13/2022

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

http://aib.world

Department Statement

Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.