Director, Center for Business Excellence and Transformation (CBET)
Description of Department:
The SUNY Oswego School of Business is an AACSB accredited business whose mission is to become the most industry-connect business school in the region with practice aligned curriculum and co-curricular excellence. The school is home to world-renowned scholars and award-winning faculty members who excel in teaching and service. The school offers undergraduate degrees in business administration, human resource management, marketing, operations management, two Master of Business Administration degrees, and several five-year BS/MBA programs. Minors in Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Sales and International Business prepare our students for a wide array of careers. Its faculty advise a variety of student-run clubs such as the AMA, Women in Business, Phi Beta Lambda, SHRM, Beta Gama Sigma and The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. The school is also home to signature student events Launch It pitch competition and Sales Triathlon. Through its Accounting, Finance and Business Law department, the school offers undergraduate degrees in accounting, finance, and risk management & insurance, five-year BS/MBA accounting programs. In addition to the Oswego campus, classes are offered in Syracuse and online. The school’s Beta Alpha Psi accounting honors society students offer voluntary tax assistance program, and the accounting faculty organize Meet the Accountants Night, Accounting Jeopardy etc. Its Investment Club students manage a financial portfolio with advice from faculty; its fund has done very well over the years.
About CBET:
The Center for Business Excellence and Transformation (CBET) at SUNY OSWEGO is dedicated to helping students, faculty, and the community achieve business excellence and transformation through innovative learning opportunities, industry partnerships, and resources that support real-world impact. CBET’s mission includes integrating emerging business practices into co-curricular student learning, fostering thought leadership, and supporting economic growth within the community. CBET’s compelling concept has attracted funding from NSF, ESD and other alumni donors.
The School of Business at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill its inaugural Director, The Center for Excellence and Transformation (CBET)
Posting Date: December 9, 2024
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by January 15, 2025, will receive full consideration.
Compensation: Minimum salary $90,000 (or commensurate with experience) plus full New York State benefits package.
Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. This is a United University Professions (UUP) professional staff position. Click here for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) professional staff.
Date of Appointment: July 2025
Description of Responsibilities:
The Director of CBET, reporting to the Dean, School of Business, will lead the development and operations of the center, driving partnerships with industry professionals, advancing transformative initiatives, and supporting students, faculty, and community engagement. This is a strategic leadership role that requires an individual with a strong background in business, a commitment to educational excellence, and a vision for creating impactful industry-academic partnerships.
Strategic Leadership and Vision
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for CBET, aligning with the goals of SUNY Oswego.
- Establish program objectives, benchmarks, and metrics to ensure CBET’s impact on student learning, faculty development, and community transformation.
- Oversee and guide CBET’s mission of connecting students and faculty with industry leaders.
- Supervise student interns/work-study participants
- Facilitate initial branding and marketing strategy of CBET, including web design, collateral materials and social media presence.
Partnership Development and Engagement
- Identify and cultivate relationships with industry partners, community organizations, internal partners across the university, and alumni to inform the development of CBET’s programs.
- Establishing a CBET advisory board to help the mission of CBET
- Supporting, marketing, organizing CBET’s major annual events (e.g. Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Practice (STEP) Conference) in partnership with CBET Faculty fellows
- Supporting the established Program Advisory Groups (PAGs) across practice areas, collaborating with practitioners, faculty, and students to help faculty design relevant, industry-informed curricula.
- Actively pursue new funding opportunities through partnerships, grants, and donations, with an emphasis on sustainable funding models.
Program and Curriculum Innovation
- Drive the integration of emerging business practices into student learning and experiential opportunities, such as “Launch It” and the Sales Triathlon competitions.
- Work closely with faculty heads of practice areas to develop initiatives that reflect current industry trends, such as the real estate club and local business turnaround projects.
- Oversee the implementation of industry-informed, co-curricular activities, providing students with hands-on experience and networking opportunities.
Resource and Budget Management
- Manage CBET’s budget, including grant funding, donations, and endowments, to support the center’s programs and personnel.
- Collaborate with the center’s digital resource position to ensure accessible and scalable program delivery.
- Develop and oversee an annual budget and revenue generation plan aligned with each practice area’s annual goals.
- Collaborate with University Advancement and the Dean’s office to implement the revenue generation plan by building relationships with donors and alumni with a view to raising funds for CBET
- Support/manage the data collection, information gathering, and reporting process for center grants in partnership with PIs
Community and Economic Development
- Serve as a catalyst for regional economic development by providing local businesses with access to research, data, and consulting resources.
- Collaborate with organizations like the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce to address local business needs through data-driven initiatives.
- Engage with stakeholders to promote CBET’s role in supporting job creation and economic growth.
SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego’s Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess the communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in business administration, or equivalent graduate degree in a related field.
- At least 7-10 years of leadership experience in academia, consulting, business development, or a similar field.
- Demonstrated experience in building industry-academic partnerships, managing large projects, and securing funding.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Proven track record in strategic planning, budget management, and program development.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
- Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team, including faculty, students, and external partners.
- Experience in higher education or in developing experiential learning opportunities.
- Knowledge of regional economic development trends and industry needs.
- Familiarity with external training, and executive education.
At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego’s Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)
Additional Information:
Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing hr@oswego.edu.
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Search Chair:
Kristin Sotak at kristin.sotak@oswego.edu
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
To apply, visit http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183767
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