Executive Director and Associate Dean

St. John's University Jamaica, NY Full-time Administration / Clerical

Posted on April 25, 2024

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Executive Director and Associate Dean

St. John's established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Executive Director and Associate Dean, Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science

St. John's University

The Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (GSRM) at St. John's University is a globally recognized and nationally ranked institution providing degree-granting programs to both undergraduate and graduate students undertaking academic and experiential studies in risk-and insurance- related disciplines. GSRM is home to all risk and insurance related activities at St. John's, including the Insurance Leader of the Year (ILOTY) annual event, the Ellen Thrower Center for Internship, Apprenticeship & Career Placement and numerous other industry and student focused events.

GSRM is unique within St. John's University in that it is the result of the merger in 2001 of the former long-standing, independent, College of Insurance with St. John's; a merger that preserved and maintained intact an industry-facing stewardship structure consisting of an independent, volunteer Board of Overseers (Board) comprised of senior executives drawn from top companies and firms in the global (re) insurance and risk management industry.

This position is responsible to the University and Board alike for stewarding the overall health, development, and success of GSRM. This position serves as the administrative leader of GSRM, coordinating closely with the academic chair of the GSRM department, and reporting to the Dean of the Peter J. Tobin College of Business. Given the fundraising and external relations responsibilities described below, this position works closely with St. John's Vice President for Advancement and University Relations.

The role's key responsibilities include:

Preserving and developing close, effective, and robust relationships with leading companies and firms in the (re) insurance and risk management sectors to achieve:
Maximum fund-raising and other forms of support from industry to undergird GSRM programs and benefit the University
Outstanding internship, apprenticeship, and early-career employment opportunities for GSRM students
Energetic and effective marshalling and guiding of a world-class Board comprised of leading industry executives
Leading and executing the Insurance Leader of the Year (ILOTY) benefit event - held annually in New York City and attended by 1,200+ individuals - such that it serves the industry and St. John's University alike by maintaining ILOTY's position as the most prominent annual national and international gathering of insurance industry executives who support the advancement of higher education
Fostering and strengthening the activities and initiatives of GSRM's own fully funded, student-centric, Ellen Thrower Center for Internship, Apprenticeship & Career Placement
Building a cohesive GSRM Alumni Community that supports GSRM through volunteer time, fundraising activities and service projects focused on GSRM students
Participating proactively and directly in the University's process of identifying and recruiting an outstanding GSRM Academic Faculty and Experiential-Education adjunct teaching cohort
Working directly with the University's Enrollment Management staff in the decision-making processes and programs that ensure and enhance a University Student Recruitment and Admissions Program that, over time, continues to grow and increase the quality of students matriculating into GSRM Programs
Working with the GSRM faculty to ensure that GSRM Executive Education programs are meeting the training needs of the broader insurance industry
Effectively managing the Davis Library to build on its status as the leading resource and collection for insurance documents and materials
Supporting faculty in the design and execution of GSRM academic for-credit courses that seek to expose GSRM students to top leadership and the most important management issues facing the global (re) insurance and risk management industry.

Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of GSRM's location at the University's Manhattan campus by faculty, staff, industry partners, and students and developing its use as a unique focal point for the (re) insurance and risk management companies and firms represented on the GSRM Board as well as others.

Required Education and Experience:

Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in academic management and programs; deep experience in the global (re) insurance and risk management industry; extensive relationships with executives throughout the industry; and effective requisite people and leadership skills to operate in both an academic and corporate board environment.

Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years experience in the insurance or related industry

Compensation will be competitive to similar positions at other schools of risk management and will include a standard St. John's University Benefit Package.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual/hourly salary range for this position is $190,000 - $212,000. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John's University's physical locations at any time.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/StJohnsEdu/Careers/jobs/219477

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Executive Director and Associate Dean

St. John's University

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