Build the foundation for Auburn University's Harbert College of Business in Birmingham!
The Director of Birmingham Business Development & Operations role offers an exciting opportunity to turn your professional network into meaningful partnerships with area employers, driving innovative, customized, executive education programs in collaboration with Auburn’s nationally recognized Harbert College of Business.
The Director role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in business development, engagement, strategic partnerships, and operations to expand the reach and impact of Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business in the Birmingham region. You’ll have the flexibility to set the direction and pace of your outreach—with no limits on what you can achieve. This position is ideal for Birmingham-area professionals with established connections and a strong understanding of the local community and workforce.
Auburn’s transformative Birmingham location seamlessly blends our longstanding commitment to education and service with innovative, forward-thinking programming. The Harbert College of Business, along with other university partners, maintains a permanent presence in this dynamic space, home to our nationally ranked and recognized academic programs. Designed to foster collaboration and spark interdisciplinary connections among faculty, students, researchers, and innovators, the six-story facility features adaptive classrooms, flexible office spaces, collaborative meeting areas, and open environments that go beyond the boundaries of traditional learning and workspaces.
Why You'll Love This Job:
You're a Connector and Catalyst who thrives on building meaningful partnerships and engaging with business leaders, employers, and community stakeholders to create new opportunities.
You're Community and Mission-focused to pave the way for the development of customized executive education programs that meet real-world business needs, strengthening the local workforce and driving Auburn's foundation and growth in Birmingham.
You're a Self-Starter with an Enterprising Spirit, who is motivated, influential, and comfortable working independently to drive initiatives backed by the resources and reputation of Auburn’s Harbert College of Business.
Note: This position requires the employee to live in Birmingham, Alabama, or within a daily commuting distance.
