USBSP

Director – EMBA Europe, University of Pittsburgh

Our partner, the University of Pittsburgh seeks a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual to direct our EMBA C. Europe program.

University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business offers its EMBA Worldwide program in three regions of the world – N. America (Pittsburgh), S. America (Sao Paulo), and Europe (Prague).
The Executive MBA program in Pittsburgh, launched in 1972, is the second oldest in the world, and is today one of the most innovative. Designed for experienced professionals with an average of 14 years of professional experience, our EMBA Worldwide program provides our students with a world-class MBA education and an international experience and perspective.

The primary responsibilities of the Director – EMBA C. Europe are class enrollment and program management which are supported by the following activities:

• Recruitment of a class that meets the objectives set by the Katz School pertaining to student qualifications, enrollment size, and net tuition revenue and development of corporate partnerships;
• Management of operations of the program in Europe;
• Management of the school's constituencies to include current students, alumni, and corporate stakeholders, as well as provide support and coordination to the other Katz EMBA programs;
• Budget development, coordination and execution;
• Program marketing to include the development and implementation of the marketing budget;
• Public relations and communications ;
• Assessment and planning of future activities to be conducted by the Katz School in Europe; support of the Katz School’s strategy for school and program development; and participation in school-wide activities and sharing learning with program directors worldwide.

The Director will work closely with the Assistant Dean and Executive Director of EMBA Worldwide and Katz faculty and staff. In addition to these primary responsibilities, the Director will assist with the coordination and execution of the Global Executive Forum which takes place in C. Europe.

Skills
Individual must possess 10 years professional experience (advanced degree highly favored – MBA, MS or PhD). The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, business development, negotiation and marketing skills, an international perspective, as well as excellent organizational skills and effectiveness in managing a small office. A strong network of professional contacts and knowledge of the Prague market and the surrounding region is a plus. Some local, regional and international travel is required.

Applicants interested in the position of Director – EMBA C. Europe, should send 1-page letter of interest and resume to the email address below. Three professional references are also required.
Anne Nemer
Assistant Dean and Executive Director
EMBA Worldwide
University of Pittsburgh
annemer@katz.pitt.edu

Company Description
The Executive MBA (EMBA) program at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh has been consistently ranked as a world-class program by Business Week, The Financial Times and U.S. News & World Report.

As one of the 17 founding members of the Association to Advance Collegiate Business Schools (AACSB), Katz is home to one of the first federally funded centers for international business and research. Established in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh is one of the first 25 universities established in the United States. The University serves more than 32,000 students through the programs of 18 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With more than 200,000 graduates in over 60 countries, it is recognized internationally as one of the leading research institutions in the world. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information
Local candidates only, no relocation (Czech Republic).
No third party applications.

Project Assistant - Internship position

Are you a student looking for an internship experience in an established company with an international background?
In USBSP, we are looking for young motivated students to be a part of our team for long-term as well as short-term, part-time as well as full-time.

Who we are looking for:
•    College or university student or a fresh graduate
•    Good English, spoken and written
•    Reliable, organized and keen to learn

What we offer:
•    Lively environment where top business meets academic background.
•    Not just a make-copies-and-answer-the-phone type of job. We want you to be a part of our team. You will participate in the creation process and organization of many exciting projects.
•    Opportunity to participate in our educational events and networking seminars where you can get to know many inspiring personalities from academics as well as top business.
•    If your internship is conditioned with a company research project, we are happy to help you by providing the necessary time, information and consultation.
•    Upon your performance and interest, your contract may eventually be extended into a fully paid student job or a full-time employment upon your graduation.
Please note: internship is not a paid position.

How to apply:
•    Send your CV and a brief motivational letter to Jana Knesplová: jana.knesplova@usbsp.cz
•    Please follow your email by a phone call to ensure we received your application (+420 222 316 960)

We look forward to hearing from you!