Director, Weidner Center for Property Management
Ball State University
Job Description
Department of Applied Business Studies
Director, Weidner Center for Property Management
Ball State University
Envision yourself leading a cutting-edge property management program committed to enhancing student career success. You will join a collaborative and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our students for success in their professional lives. The Department of Applied Business Studies in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University has an opening for the Director of the Weidner Center. The Director teaches courses as well as develops and manages various Center programs. Administrative duties involve: 1) Center and Advisory Board Leadership; 2) Student Engagement, Mentoring, and Programming; and 3) External Outreach and Relationship-building. The position reports to the Dean’s office in the Miller College of Business.
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Position Function:
The Director teaches courses as well as develops and manages various Center programs. Administrative duties involve:
1) Center, Program, and Advisory Board Leadership;
2) Student Recruitment, Engagement, Mentoring, and Programming; and
3) External Outreach and Relationship-building. The position reports to the Dean’s office in the Miller College of Business.
4) Provide leadership for the Weidner Center.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of full-time professional employment related to property management; professional experience in property management with leadership experience. Or, master’s degree with 10 years of full-time professional employment related to property management; professional experience in property management with leadership experience.
Minimum Experience: If you hold a bachelor’s degree, you must have a minimum of 15 years of full-time professional employment related to property management as well as professional experience in property management with leadership experience. If you hold a master’s degree, you must have a minimum of 10 years of full-time professional employment related to property management as well as professional experience in property management with leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree.
- Strong communication, organizational, project management, multi-tasking and leadership skills
- Experience in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment with diverse populations
- Experience in fundraising and outreach
- Experience mentoring young adults
- Previous teaching in higher education or industry training experience
- A demonstrable network of property management contacts
- Actively involved in one or more property management related professional organizations
- Earned one or more professional designations related to property management
- Experience in multiple sectors of the property management industry (residential, commercial, mixed use)
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/37325
Include the following documents with your application: resume and cover letter addressed to: Hiring Manager. In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through June 23, 2023.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit:
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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