The Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) Center will be a cornerstone of the Lundquist College of Business’s strategic objective of becoming internationally renowned in selected focus areas. The Center can achieve this mission by promoting goals that reflect our values: excellence in programmatic research focused teaching, and high-value outreach at the intersection of supply chain management and environmental stewardship. To reach its goal of world-class status, the Center will leverage Oregon’s leadership in the supply chain and environmental areas, integrating this strong position with interdisciplinary expertise, extensive business contacts, and its fortuitous position on the Pacific Rim. As envisioned, the Center will:
• Promote and support research in important, cutting-edge initiatives
• Develop specialized courses in sustainable supply chain management
• Offer a first-in-the-world M.B.A. concentration in sustainable supply chain management
• Create and maintain an industry advisory board and partner with leading companies on experiential learning projects
• Host executives-in-residence and academic speakers
• Design and market executive education programs
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Managing Director will work in cooperation with the Center’s Academic Director, the Associate Dean for Professional Affairs, the Associate Dean for External Relations, and relevant stakeholders. The Managing Director will be accountable for the center’s budget and staffing, support preparation of grant applications, develop, administer and coordinate student-based activities at the graduate and undergraduate level, including orientations, experiential learning, and guest speakers. He or she will recruit a strong cohort of MBA students interested in sustainable supply chain management, in cooperation with the graduate program’s office. The Director will be expected to mentor graduate and undergraduate students and identify internship and career opportunities in cooperation with LCB Career Services.
In partnership with the Office of External Affairs, the Managing Director will nurture industry relationships to develop a strong external relations program including an annual communications and fundraising plan. He or she will maintain an active alumni and industry-focused database. The Director will create a board of industry executives and alumni to oversee the center’s efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess responsibility relevant attributes that include promotional leadership skills, alliance-building capabilities, collaborative leadership skills, entrepreneurial reflexes, and a credible voice. In addition, ideal candidates will have:
• A graduate degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of related work experience and an extensive professional network within the fields of sustainability, supply chain management, or other closely related field.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills are required.
• Prior academic administrative or teaching experience is desirable.
COMPENSATION:
The Lundquist College of Business will offer a competitive salary and a superior benefits package.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to:
Search Coordinator
Managing Director of SSCM Center
Lundquist College of Business
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1208
E-mailed applications can be sent to: SSCMSearch@lcbmail.uoregon.edu
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. 2-3 letters of reference will be requested for each candidate following the initial review process.
For additional information on The Lundquist College of Business and the Sustainable Supply Chain Management Center: http://lcb.uoregon.edu/sscm/