Assistant Director (3-year contract), Business Families Institute

Job Description

• Plan, develop and lead the implementation of strategies to meet strategic goals in close consultation with the Academic Director.
• Develop relevant educational programmes to serve the needs of family businesses.
• Cultivate a network of knowledge partners to create events and learning platforms.
• Advance relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as lead the BFI Outreach and Training team.
• Manage fund development activities, including cultivation and stewardship of donors.
• Lead and oversee public and media relations, marketing and communications.
• Oversee and support the preparation of the annual budget and other financial reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree with 8 to 12 years of work experience in pedagogical design, management of educational programmes, large-scale event management, digital marketing tools and family business outreach, preferably in an academic institution or training establishment.
• Stakeholder relationship management or experience working in or with family businesses/family offices/High net worth individuals/families is preferred.
• Proven track record of leading change and organizational growth through strategic planning.
• Knowledge of the family business space and able to work well with business families globally.
• Experience in fund development, marketing, public relations and communications.
• Cross-functional capabilities, to acquire support, garner resources and engage stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and general management skills.
• Strong communications (written and spoken), interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Able to lead, inspire, motivate and maintain collegial work style.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of professionalism and commitment, and the ability to adapt and be flexible.

• Plan, develop and lead the implementation of strategies to meet strategic goals in close consultation with the Academic Director.
• Develop relevant educational programmes to serve the needs of family businesses.
• Cultivate a network of knowledge partners to create events and learning platforms.
• Advance relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as lead the BFI Outreach and Training team.
• Manage fund development activities, including cultivation and stewardship of donors.
• Lead and oversee public and media relations, marketing and communications.
• Oversee and support the preparation of the annual budget and other financial reports.
• Other duties as assigned.