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About MLT

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is the premier career development institution that equips high potential African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans with the key ingredients—skills, coaching and door-opening relationships—that unlock their potential. By cracking the code on career potential, MLT is developing the next generation of minority leaders, for the corporate, entrepreneurial and non-profit sectors, who will in turn have transformational impact on our communities.   MLT delivers programming that puts minorities on the fast-track to success at every stage of their careers: from College through MBA and the Executive levels. 

MLT is in a period of significant organizational evolution. Working in partnership with top-tier corporations such as Citi, Google, Goldman Sachs, and PepsiCo, along with 30+ top business schools, we have achieved breakthrough results; we continue our efforts to build the infrastructure to scale our operations from $5M to $15M over the next three to five years.

Below are current opportunities with MLT:

• Partnerships Director (Social Sector)

• Associate Director, College Programs

• Partnerships Research Associate

• Associate, Events & Conferences

• Director, MBA Professional Development

• Program Associate, Career Prep Program

• Recruitment and Admissions Associate

 

 

Partnerships Director (Social Sector)

Position Description

MLT is seeking a talented individual to lead the expansion of its talent pipeline efforts focused on non-profits, foundations, social entrepreneurship and government. The Partnerships Director (Social Sector) is a high-profile, externally-facing role focused on developing and executing MLT’s social sector strategy. Key responsibilities include growing and managing MLT’s base of strategic social sector partners, designing curriculum to prepare Fellows and Alumni for careers in the social sector in partnership with MLT’s partner organizations and program staff, driving career outcomes for Fellows / Alumni pursuing careers in the social sector and delivering return on investment for MLT’s social sector partners. The ideal candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and has a strong track record of success in consultative sales, business development and fundraising. The individual will have demonstrated success managing relationships with individuals at various levels within large institutional
clients, possess superior persuasive skills (written and oral), have strong analytical and problem solving abilitiesand be extremely well-organized and detail oriented with the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks concurrently. This individual will be located in MLT's NYC office and report to the VP of Partnerships.
 

Primary Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Partnerships Director (Social Sector) will include:

Partnership Development / Fundraising:
•Identify and build MLT’s base of social sector strategic partners – leading foundations, non-profits and government entities - who recruit MLT Fellows and Alumni
•Develop expert knowledge of the unique talent recruiting and retention challenges in the sector
•Lead all aspects of the new partner engagement process (e.g. Develop mutually beneficial partnership proposals, lead presentations to key stakeholders and manage follow-up communications with potential partners)
•Develop and present a social sector strategy to MLT senior leadership
•Support fundraising activities of MLT’s CEO and VP of Partnerships

Partner Relationship Management:
•Manage social sector partner portfolio
•Create opportunities for social sector partners to engage with MLT Fellows / Alumni via existing and new MLT curriculum and events
•Share talent recruitment and retention best practices among social sector partners
•Deliver Return On Investment for social sector partners
•Lead / participate in partner meetings and MLT seminars (occasional evenings and weekends)
•Content / Curriculum Development / Management
•Work with MLT’s recruiting team to ensure that MLT is recruiting fellows into its programs who desire to become social sector leaders
•Work with MLT’s Programs teams (Career Prep, MBA Prep and Executive Programs) to develop sector-specific career / leadership development curriculum for Fellows and Alumni pursuing careers in the social sector
•Work with Programs teams to ensure coaching staff is properly educated/trained regarding non-profit careers
•Solicit feedback from Fellows, partners and Program teams; refine content, curriculum and experiences to create a best-in-class experience for all parties

Candidate Requirements

•Proven track record of successfully building all aspects of a new initiative / business from the early stages including strategy, fundraising, service and day-to-day team and operations management
•A minimum of 7 years of consultative sales / client management/fundraising experience in a corporation or non-profit fundraising environment
•Business to business sales experience within the professional services industry a strong plus
•Ability to build consensus for a service and navigate within an environment that requires the buy-in of multiple stakeholders across the organization
•PowerPoint and Excel proficiency required
•BA required, MBA or higher degree a plus
 

To apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); include Partnerships Director (Social Sector) in the subject line of the email.

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Associate Director, College Programs

Position Description

The College Programs Associate Director role is an exciting opportunity to help lead the efforts of the Career Prep (CP) team which guides undergraduate Fellows through a preparatory roadmap that will help them maximize their experience, skills, and ability to secure a high-caliber summer internship and full-time job offer. The Associate Director will report to and work closely with the College Programs Director as a thought partner to enhance the CP experience and effectiveness, and streamline/improve business processes as College Programs expands. The Associate Director will have project management and potential coaching responsibilities. S/he will develop and implement curriculum, provide personalized guidance to Fellows on critical career management skills, and assist with program evaluation and analysis. This is a high profile role that has tremendous impact on the future of program Fellows, the business community, and the MLT organization.

The ideal candidate must have in-depth corporate experience, preferably in Financial Services or Management Consulting. S/he will possess a keen ability for detail and a strong ability to execute, a thorough understanding of the corporate recruiting landscape, and an outstanding ability to build and manage relationships with program participants, MLT staff, and corporate partners. The Associate Director must excel in a fast-paced environment, have the ability to multitask effectively, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit.

Ideally, the College Programs Associate Director will be based in NYC and work from the MLT office; however, strong candidates from outside the NYC area will be seriously considered and, if hired, permitted to work remotely.
      

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director to develop and execute the overall College Programs/Career Prep strategic vision
• Draw on industry expertise, preferably in financial services or management consulting, to develop processes and procedures to ensure the delivery of consistent and high-quality ‘career readiness’ training to Career Prep Fellows
• Define, execute, and facilitate Career Prep events, seminars, and webinars, including development of seminar goals, structure, and content 
• Manage development, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the Career Prep curriculum focused on self-assessment, industry exposure, job search techniques, skill development, and career exploration
• Liaise with MLT staff, alumni, and external MLT partners to achieve a career management and professional development strategy that develops sector expertise and an understanding of industry-specific competencies
• Work with Partnerships team to develop engagement opportunities that support Fellows’ maximum exposure to MLT corporate partners, with a focus on understanding partner needs and providing the best talent to fit those needs, ultimately increasing partner ROI
• Stay abreast of trends impacting MLT corporate and business school partners 
• Develop tracking process for metrics and report on outcomes to Director
• Review applications to Career Prep Program and make recommendations for admission
• May evaluate and coach a small portfolio of Fellows through monthly career management curriculum relating to effective self-exploration, information gathering, resume and cover letter writing, personal marketing, networking, interviewing, decision making, and other career development processes
 

Candidate Requirements

• 5 years of corporate experience, preferably in Financial Services or Management Consulting 
• Exceptional project management ability
• Experiential knowledge of what it takes to succeed in high-caliber entry-level corporate positions
• Entrepreneurial mindset/perspective – able to be highly resourceful while operating across functions
• Strong interest and ability to coach or counsel high potential undergraduates
• Knowledge of career management topics such as self assessment and career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, networking, and interviewing
• Excellent presentation, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be able to travel & attend events on several nights and weekends throughout the year
• Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred. 
 

To apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); include Associate Director, College Programs in the subject line of the email.

 

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Partnerships Research Associate

Position Description

As a key member of the Partnerships team, the Partnerships Research Associate will support the growth of MLT’s funding base, provide a high level of service to MLT’s strategic partners, and provide significant internal leverage to MLT’s VP of Partnerships. S/he will maintain, track and analyze partner-related data that is used to ensure MLT is driving significant return on investment for its partners, research the best practices of leading organizations’ recruitment and retention needs, and craft client-ready sales and renewal presentations for MLT strategic partners (corporations, non-profits and foundations).

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate persuasively; manage and analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions; and manage projects effectively and with minimal supervision. This role is a terrific steppingstone for a talented individual who is seeking to lead his/her own accounts as the next career step, as there will be significant opportunity to attend client meetings/negotiations. This position is located in MLT’s headquarters in NYC and reports to the VP of Partnerships.
 

Primary Responsibilities

• Track, maintain, and package data that MLT uses to capture its effectiveness and build upon its partner base
• Maintain up-to-date relationship history documentation of MLT’s partners
• Conduct data analysis of partnership engagement and survey results and create client-ready presentations for status reporting and partnership renewals
• Research and develop benchmarking analyses of best-in-class organizations and programs across talent development space
• Develop understanding of partner needs and research leading organizations’ recruitment and retention needs and best practices and make recommendations for MLT to strengthen program offerings
• Prepare partnership agreements and engagement proposals that can be delivered to corporate partners
• Coordinate and communicate partnership engagement details for all in-person and virtual events with MLT partners
• Support programs and alumni relations teams by communicating open positions at partner firms to MLT Fellows and alumni
• Work with MLT program staff to develop/implement initiatives that drive significant return on investment for MLT partners and facilitate high-impact career opportunities for MLT fellows

Competencies, Experience & Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience, preferably within a formalized training program (strategy consulting, financial services, general management, etc) or within a B:B business development environment
• Proven ability to interpret and manage the needs of multiple “customers”
• Keen ability to solve problems and communicate solutions in a compelling, sales-focused manner
• Highly resourceful, with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cross-functional environment
• Deep experience creating/managing spreadsheets and maintaining accurate databases (e.g. Salesforce.com, Goldmine, etc.)
• Willingness to attend occasional evening and weekend conferences and MLT events when partners are in attendance
• Strong sense of urgency to meet multiple external and internal deadlines
• Mastery of Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• BA or equivalent degree required
 

To apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); include Partnerships Research Associate in the subject line of the email.

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Associate, Events & Conferences

Position Description

MLT currently produces 14-17 in-person conferences and events annually to reinforce components of our four structured programs, and allow for deeper relationship building among program Fellows and our partners. Each event includes between 150 and 250 attendees and range in duration from short networking events to multi-day conferences. Reporting to the Director, Events, the Associate, Events will perform coordination and administrative assistance for all phases of these events through initiation, planning, implementation, in-event management and closure.
Under the guidance of the Director, Events, this role will work closely with internal groups and external vendors to coordinate and integrate activities to ensure that the result is more than the sum of the individual contributions. The expectation is that events will become more professional, streamlined and standardized, and that subsequent events will improve upon earlier ones.
 

Primary Responsibilities

The Associate, Events/Conferences will perform coordination and administrative assistance for all aspects of events and conferences to ensure delivery of event/conference content and learning objectives including:
• Event Planning
 Assist in Event Planning Meeting scheduling and material preparation.
 Tracking activity completion on project plans
 Coordinating communication with partners, vendors and internal clients
 Sourcing speakers as needed, and determining their event needs
 Communicating meeting outcomes and decisions as directed by the Director, Events
• Event Logistics
 Assist in all logistics coordination.
 Help prepare vendor RFPs.
 Assist in logistics negotiation, coordination and oversight including hotel, transportation and other vendors.
 Assist in venue, catering, room and A/V procurement, design and oversight.
 Assist in registration management and people flow optimization planning.
• In-event Production and Execution
 Provide on-site assistance during events to ensure a smooth, seamless and professional experience for event attendees and participants.
 Assist in addressing in-event challenges and risks.
 Maintain a professional, courteous and pleasant composure as a representative from MLT.
 Help to ensure A/V, room, catering, people flow and other event logistics are being met.
• Event Closure
 Help to document event learnings and apply them to future conferences and events.
 Assist in preparing data and reports about final event budget management, meeting objective and outcome achievement, and attendance/partner participation outcomes.
• Other related activities.
 

Competencies, Experience & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong, self-driven perspective and a demonstrable track record of coordination, and customer service success in a professional environment. To be effective in this role, the candidate should have a strong interest in events planning/management and an ability to anticipate individuals’ needs, particularly as they relate to an events setting. The candidate also should have the presence to professionally represent MLT on-site during events and conferences, even during stressful situations. The candidate will have:
• Undergraduate degree and plus minimum of 3 years’ post-college experience, or equivalent
• Experience in project management, events management/planning or related a strong plus
• Ability to manage relationships and processes with minimal supervision
• Fantastic judgment, decision-making skills, and professional maturity
• Strong conceptual and problem solving skills, with the ability to think laterally when needed.
• Process driven and detail oriented with proven organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - Professional, calm, polite and friendly verbal, interpersonal and phone skills, particularly when under stress
• Excellent business writing skills
• Strong computer skills including project tracking and management, database use and Microsoft office products
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
 

To apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); include Associate, Events & Conferences in the subject line of the email.

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Director, MBA Professional Development

Position Description

The Director of MBA Professional Development (PD) will develop the strategic vision and growth strategy for the PD program, which serves 200 high potential, underrepresented minority young professionals who have recently been admitted to business school, as well as up to 400 current MBA students of color. The Director will also plan and execute four PD events and seminars per year, along with significant support from the PD team, Events team, and Partnerships team. The Director will lead and develop a talented team of four career coaches and a program associate, all working together to refine program curriculum which will drive participants’ ongoing career development. The ideal candidate will have deep industry experience, having spent time within a business unit of a top organization and possibly within a recruiting function as well. S/he should have managed both projects and people, and should be equally comfortable thinking strategically and diving into details. S/he should possess an outstanding ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. S/he must excel in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, have the ability to multitask effectively, and possess an MBA degree. This individual will be based in MLT’s office in NYC and will report to the VP of Programs.

Primary Responsibilities

The Director of MBA Professional Development’s will:
• Develop and execute overall strategic vision and growth strategy for MBA Professional Development program.
• Develop and manage to program metrics, ensuring that Fellows receive summer internships between 1st and 2nd year in business school and full-time jobs upon graduation. 
• Define, plan, and execute MBA PD events, seminars, and webinars, including development of seminar objectives, structure, and content.
• In conjunction with PD coaches, manage development, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the MBA PD curriculum, focused on self-assessment, industry exposure, job search techniques, and interview preparation. 
• Work with Partnerships team to develop Fellows’ engagement opportunities with MLT corporate partners, with a focus on understanding partner needs and providing the best talent to fit those needs. 
• Directly supervise four PD coaches and one Program Associate.
• Develop processes and procedures to ensure the delivery of consistent and high-quality program services.
• Review and evaluate applications for admission to MBA PD Program.
 

Competencies, Experience & Qualifications

• Graduate degree required (MBA strongly preferred), plus at least 5 years’ industry experience within a business unit and record of promotion
• Experiential knowledge of what it takes to succeed in MBA-level internship and full-time positions in finance, consulting, and/or marketing
• Exposure or experience within a corporate recruiting function is a plus
• Strong team leader who is able to inspire superior results; supervisory experience is a must
• Experience developing strategic plans
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Excellent presentation, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to travel & attend events several weekends each year
 

To apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); include Director, MBA Professional Development in the subject line of the email.

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Program Associate, Career Prep Program

Position Description

The Program Associate provides critical support which contributes significantly to the execution and growth of the Career Prep Program. A valued member of the Program team, the Program Associate supports all aspects of program planning and delivery. S/he manages all communication with program Fellows, coordinates the application process, oversees data management and analysis, plans and executes events, and reports on program outcomes. The positions is based out of MLT’s New York City Office and reports to the Director, College Programs.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage all communication with program Fellows
• Manage application process, including audits, coordination between readers, and interview scheduling
• Manage Fellow database, updating Fellow records and tracking performance outcomes throughout the program
• Work with Events Director and Program Director to plan and execute required program events
• Create, disseminate, and analyze post-event surveys; summarize findings and provide recommendations for program improvement
• Process travel reimbursement requests of program Fellows
 

 Competencies, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required, 1-2 years of work experience preferred
• Superior organization and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects with ease
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; great ease with manipulating data in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to get along well with many different types of individuals
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a genuine interest in business and career development and a passion for the MLT mission
• Must be able to travel and attend events on several nights and weekends throughout the year
 

To apply:

Please send a  resume and cover letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); include “Program Associate, Career Prep Program” in the subject line of the email. 

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Recruitment and Admissions Associate

Position Description

We are currently seeking a Recruitment and Admissions Associate to provide critical support to the Recruitment & Admissions team, which builds the talent pipeline feeding into the Career Prep Program (for undergraduates), the MBA Prep Program (for young professionals applying to business school), and the Career Advancement Program (for seasoned executives). A valued member of the Recruitment & Admissions team, the Recruitment and Admissions Associate manages all communication with program applicants, coordinates the application process, oversees data management and analysis, and reports on program outcomes. This position is based out of MLT’s New York City Office and reports to the Recruitment & Admissions Director.

Primary Responsibilities 

The Recruitment and Admissions Associate will be responsible for:
• Managing all communication, both phone and e-mail, with applicants and prospective Fellows
• Managing the entire application process, including processing applications for admission to ensure completeness, routing complete applications to appropriate evaluators, and tracking outcomes through the final decision process
• Managing the applicant interview process, including connecting applicants with their alumni interviewer
• Serving as primary contact with online application software provider (Apply Yourself), including preparation of online application template
• Managing updates to applications for admission, reader evaluation forms, and interviewer evaluation forms
• Managing applicant database
• Summarizing key findings from application cycle and providing recommendations for subsequent cycles
 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; 1-2 years of work experience, ideally in an operations capacity, preferred
• Superior organization and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Flexibility, adaptability and ability to juggle multiple projects with ease
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; great ease with manipulating data in databases, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to get along well with many different types of individuals
• Strong customer service orientation
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a genuine interest in business and career development and a passion for the MLT mission
 

 

To apply:

Please send a  resume and cover letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); include “Recruitment & Admissions Associate” in the subject line of the email. 

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