The Leeds School of Business invites applications for the Executive Director of the Burridge Center for Finance! This role is responsible for translating academic vision and strategic priorities into actionable strategies, partnerships, programs, and measurable outcomes that advance the Center’s mission and impact. Working in close collaboration with the Faculty Director, the Executive Director ensures that academic priorities are transformed into sustainable initiatives, external partnerships, student opportunities, and operational plans that strengthen the Center’s impact, visibility, and long-term success.
The Executive Director acts as the primary bridge between strategic vision and execution. While the Faculty Director defines the Center’s intellectual direction, thematic priorities, and thought leadership agenda, the Executive Director develops the implementation roadmap, aligns partners, secures resources, and develops operational plans. The Executive Director is accountable for ensuring that programs, partnerships, and activities are implemented effectively, aligned with institutional priorities, and positioned to create meaningful value for students, alumni, faculty, corporate partners, and the broader business community.
This position also serves as a key relationship manager and collaborator across Leeds and external partners. This includes coordinating with faculty, academic programs, employer relations, advancement, marketing, alumni relations, and other centers to align initiatives and improve impact. Externally, the Executive Director cultivates relationships with corporate partners, advisory board members, alumni, and industry leaders to strengthen engagement, expand opportunities, and enhance the Center’s reputation and influence.
The Burridge Center consists of two other employees, one of which is the Director of Operations, who reports to the Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the successful execution of programs, events, partnerships, communications, and administrative processes. The Executive Director establishes priorities, performance expectations, and strategic objectives, while the Director of Operations manages day-to-day coordination, budget, logistics, timelines, reporting, and operational continuity.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
