Director of Operations – Goizueta Business School

Role Overview

• Oversees the orchestration of a complex, high-volume portfolio of commitments spanning university leadership, industry partners, board governance, and external engagements.
• Ensures seamless execution of all meetings, travel, events, and speaking engagements, supported by rigorous preparation of briefing materials, strategic agendas, and actionable follow-through.
• Leads the development and refinement of executive communications, including high-level correspondence, presentations, and reports, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Directs engagement with key governance bodies, including the Advisory Board and Executive Council, coordinating end-to-end planning, content development, and meeting facilitation.
• Serves as a primary relationship manager for board members and senior industry partners.
• Acts as a central integrator across stakeholders, corporate partners, donors, alumni, faculty, university leadership, and students, ensuring alignment, continuity, and progress across initiatives.
• Supports the ED in cultivating and expanding strategic relationships through proactive outreach tracking, engagement planning, and follow-up execution.
• Facilitates the ED's involvement in academic and institutional priorities, including teaching, curriculum integration, guest lectures, and university governance.
• Partners cross-functionally with faculty, career services, advancement, and the dean's office to align programming and enhance student engagement outcomes.
• Supports planning and execution of high-impact events, including industry conferences, student networking experiences, and executive-facing engagements.
• Ensures a differentiated, high-quality experience for VIP stakeholders, speakers, and partners through meticulous coordination and strategic oversight.
• Implements operational systems to track key initiatives, priorities, and deadlines, enabling the ED to focus on high-value strategic leadership.
• Maintains robust infrastructure for contacts, communications, and knowledge management.
• Leads and executes special projects that advance the Center's mission across industry partnerships, student engagement, programming innovation, and long-term strategic initiatives, ensuring outcomes are delivered with excellence and measurable impact.
• Provides financial and operational oversight support, including budget tracking, vendor management, and resource alignment.
• Acts as the first line of budget stewardship, delivering insights on financial performance, monitoring variances, and elevating strategic considerations to inform executive decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience supporting a senior executive
• Prior experience in real estate, higher education, finance, or professional services is preferred

Benefits

• Health and safety information not applicable