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MIT Careers: Assistant Director, Global Programs

Job Number: 20948
Functional Area: Administration
Department: MIT Sloan Office of Global Programs
School Area: Sloan School of Management

Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds, like yours. If you’re motivated, want to be part of a unique, multicultural, collaborative, and inclusive community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, GLOBAL PROGRAMS, Sloan School of Management, to direct international programs and partnerships, specifically the newly signed agreement with the University of Naples Parthenope, and continue to support collaborations in China (Tsinghua and Fudan), including outreach as part of the strategic mission of MIT Sloan Global Programs (GP).  Will act as point of contact for program partners, effectively communicating program goals and activities and posting course syllabus and required reading materials to online teaching platforms; work closely with GP staff to coordinate program activities and operations, improving efficiencies and promoting cross-program collaboration; maintain compliance with visa application policies and procedures by working closely with internal multistakeholders to successfully onboard international scholars and/or visiting faculty; and develop and maintain program budgets.

Additional information about the current collaborations and academic impact of MIT Sloan’s Global Program is available here. 

A full job description is available here.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED:  bachelor’s degree; at least two years of administrative and/or project/program management experience; strong project management skills, including ability to scope and lead complex projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, motivate teams, and manage budgets; and discretion and judgment with confidential information/issues.  PREFERRED:  master’s degree; experience and comfort with domestic and international travel; proven ability to support a culture of experimentation; and ability to effectively coach, develop, and influence others. Job #20948-6

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Call for Experts: Women Empowerment for Diversity and Equality in Business Education in Africa

The Association of African Business Schools (AABS) is currently implementing the project “Promoting Diversity and Equality” and is looking for volunteer experts with relevant experience, especially across African business schools. The project, with the support of the AABS Board-appointed Ad-hoc Committee Members, aims to build greater diversity and gender balance while supporting the
leadership of AABS member schools across the continent.

The objective will be to reduce the gender gap across leadership levels within African business schools, enhance Africa’s ranking in global competitiveness reports on gender equality, and achieve gender balance in decision-making positions. Through a dynamic of cooperation and exchange of ideas and innovative solutions, the core group of experts will help AABS promote a more inclusive environment within its network by providing practical and interactive tools and tips that are tailored for its members’ needs.

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Stellenbosch Business School’s Responsible Leadership Reimagined Conference (Virtual)

Date & Time

March 16-18, 2022 I Online

8:00 AM SAST

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About the Conference

What is Responsible Leadership?

Responsible leadership is a leadership approach that addresses responsibilities and accountabilities of business leaders. It is driven by purpose and positive social impact. To reach a complete understanding of responsible leadership, its importance and how it can be implemented to benefit society, we need to establish a number of things. These include:

  • How do we make sense of the concept of responsible leadership globally as well as in the African context?
  • What are the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the responsible leadership discourse?
  • What is the relationship between responsible leadership and social innovation?
  • How can organisations develop and nurture responsible leaders internally?
  • How can we establish a dialogue between sectors, co-create best practices and shape pathways and actions towards responsible leadership?

Why We Need This Conference

The Responsible Leadership Reimagined Conference is an event that seeks to address important questions about responsible leadership, and encourage further research and to advance the discussion on responsible leadership in Africa. This will enable us to move towards a common understanding of what responsible leadership is and what it can achieve on the continent.

How You Can Help Us

The submission date for papers closed on 30 November 2021.

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More About the Conference

The Responsible Leadership Reimagined Conference will be hosted by the Centre for Responsible Leadership Studies (University of Stellenbosch Business School), in collaboration with the Allan Gray Centre for Values-based Leadership (University of Cape Town), the Albert Luthuli Leadership Institute (University of Pretoria) and the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative.

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AACSB Annual Accreditation Conference: Europe, Middle East and Africa

Event Overview

Discover new ways to create a lasting, positive impact through interactive discussions and valuable keynote sessions with a focus on continuous growth. Schools across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa lead change and innovate to overcome today’s challenges—both anticipated and unforeseen. 

How can heads of business schools create environments where societal impact is planned and accounted for? How can our assurance of learning systems be utilized to shape the influential leaders of tomorrow? How can the process of continuous improvement help in navigating change? AACSB International invites you to the EMEA Annual Accreditation Conference at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo, Norway where you will find a blend of learning and networking opportunities in a three-day event. Explore the 2020 AACSB Accreditation Standards and network with forward-thinking business school leaders focused on quality improvement.

Gain insight into regional trends, connect with experienced quality assurance managers and accreditation experts, and discuss best practices with thought leaders and change-makers. Whether you are preparing for your initial accreditation visit, your continuous improvement review is coming up, or you simply would like to learn about our consultative accreditation process, the opportunity is awaiting you at this conference.

Registration Information

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Research Conference – Green Economy – A Necessity for Sustainable Future – March 25 & 26

Our economies need to deliver sustainable, affordable, inclusive outcomes to prepare ourselves for a greener tomorrow. Universal Business School International Research Conference, 2022 on ‘ Green economy –A Need for Sustainable Future’ intends to assemble leading researchers academia and practitioners from around the world to share their experiences and research results to address certain pressing challenges related to sustainability.

The conference aims to propagate ideas on sustainability and invites researchers, academician and industry experts to share their experiences on current and emerging trends in the area of green economy to bring about a balance of theoretical and practical implementation.Academic Partners: Cardiff Met University, UK, Suan Sunandha Rahabhat University. Thailand, Rostov State University of Economic, Russia, Lincoln University, UK, University of Economics, Bulgaria and Institute of ScholarsPublication Partner: South Asian Journal of Management, ABDC C Category JournalScope: Technology, Industry and Environment, Clean Energy, Circular Economy, Environmental Policy, Finance, Supply Chain & Transportation.

About the Conference Organizers

Universal Business School is one of the most innovative B-schools. It is accredited by NBA, AIU & offers AICTE approved PGDM, Global MBA, BBA & Executive MBA Programs in partnership with leading Universities in UK, France, Switzerland, Italy & USA. It is built by Industry for Industry & Endorsed by 60 CEOs.

Conference Perspective

A green economy is defined as low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. In a green economy, growth in employment and income is driven by public and private investment into such economic activities, infrastructure and assets that allow reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy and resource efficiency, and prevention of the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. These green investments need to be enabled and supported through targeted public expenditure, policy reforms and changes in taxation and regulation. UN Environment promotes a development path that understands natural capital as a critical economic asset and a source of public benefits, especially for poor people whose livelihoods depend on natural resources. The noon of green economy does not replace sustainable development, but creates a new focus on the economy, capital, infrastructure, employment and positive social and environmental outcomes across Asia and the Pacific.

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From E-Learning to Educational Systems Transformation

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the traditional brick-and-mortar model of education, driving African countries to respond in innovative ways. School closures sparked myriad high-tech and low-cost solutions for asynchronous or hybrid approaches that help ensure the safe continuity of learning. This era marks an opportunity to reimagine the future of education in Africa that are safer and healthier school environments, integrate digital technologies, and develop and support educators and administrators.

What technological innovations and initiatives are transforming educational opportunities in Africa? How do we align investment and innovative policies that improve learning outcomes? What lessons can we learn from models such as Ghana’s to overhaul school curriculum to be globally competitive? This session explores opportunities for educational systems transformation across the continent.

Speakers

Liesl Riddle, Vice Dean for Strategy, George Washington University (Moderator)
Djiby Anne, Directeur, Relations Internationales et School of Languages chez Groupe Sup de Co Dakar
Angela Owusu-Ansah, Ph.D, Provost and Professor, Ashesi University
Christopher Hosken, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Startup School

Date

February 23 at 11:00am EDT / 5:00pm CET

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Apply Now for the Second Edition of “This is How I Moved my #BusinessForward” Campaign

Business Forward, the knowledge portal of AUC School of Business, is starting off 2022 running a very exciting digital campaign that calls for the participation of the business community.

In recent years, and even more accelerated by COVID-19, there is a movement emphasizing the purpose and role of business in society to create values, ensure sustainable development, diversity, and stakeholder interests. However, in Egypt and this part of the world, literature about responsible business or corporate responsibility and documentation of its practice is very limited. It is often mistakenly associated with charity, philanthropy and public relations.

In this edition of “This is How I Moved my #BusinessForward”, in partnership with The Coca Cola Company and the Commercial International Bank (CIB), the objective is to build the narrative and awareness about corporate responsibility, highlighting positive examples that demonstrate responsible business conduct embedded in the vision and day-to-day operations of the business, rather than a one-off act.

Join to showcase how your business or company helped promote corporate responsibility over the past year. The call for participation is open until February 28, 2022. The campaign ends with the audience voting on the most inspiring stories and an awards ceremony in March 2022.

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MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program: Call for Expressions of Interest

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MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program, an initiative of the MIT Sloan School of Management, provides opportunities for communities around the world to engage with MIT in an evidence-based, practical approach to strengthening innovation-driven entrepreneurial (IDE) ecosystems. Since 2012, MIT REAP has helped 60+ regions worldwide strategize and execute initiatives that contribute to their economic growth, job creation, and social progress. We are continually looking for ways to engage innovation ecosystem leaders from university, government, risk capital, corporate and the entrepreneurial community. Application for Cohort 9 (2022-2023) are due February 28, 2022 and for Cohort 10 (2023-2024) July 30, 2022. Here is a link to our online application. If you’re interested in attending one of our regional events, please complete this form.

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Leading Change in Challenging Times: Lessons of Disruption and Innovation from Egypt –Thoughts, Observations, and Reflections

AUC School of Business Dean Sherif Kamel just released his new book titled Leading Change in Challenging Times: Lessons of Disruption and Innovation from Egypt –Thoughts, Observations, and Reflections.

This is a hybrid book—part memoir, institutional history, and inspirational business leadership advice. It is an evocative mix covering personal thoughts and reflections on Egypt, history, youth, the economy, leadership, innovation, management, entrepreneurship, society, and many other aspects that shape our lives.The book compiles a collection of insights on leading a business school in an emerging economy at a time of continuous social, political, and economic transformations. 

The book reflects the sentiments of a passionate Egyptian who grew inspired by its history and attached to its cultural heritage and its resilient people––the descendants of one if not the greatest civilization. The book’s underlying theme is the profound belief that Egypt remains uniquely positioned as the land of unparalleled opportunities and that it can become an intellectual, cultural, economic, and geopolitical powerhouse to reckon with in a dynamic and changing world.

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