Albion College invites applications for the Executive Director of the Carl A. Gerstacker Institute for Business and Management position. The Carl A. Gerstacker Institute for Business and Management combines the outstanding strengths of a liberal arts education with business knowledge and relevant work experience. Students participate in professional development workshops, explore careers related to business and complete hands-on learning experiences to be more competitive and prepared for life after Albion. The Institute prepares students to be leaders through intentional professional development, out-of-classroom experiences, and a prescribed curriculum to complement their major. The Institute works with approximately 100 students from majors in all disciplines. Gerstacker students learn business through internships, and focused training in networking, resume building, business etiquette, employer site visits, and more. As a result, 97% of students have a career started within six months of graduation with about 35% having job offers by the start of their senior year. The Executive Director works closely with an internal Faculty Director to set curriculum and manage advising. Additionally, the position is supported by an Advisory board that consists of faculty from across the college and alumni.
We are looking for a visionary leader to provide strategic direction and innovative programming for the Carl A. Gerstacker Institute at Albion College. This position sits at the intersection of academic administration, student mentorship, and external fundraising. The ideal candidate will cultivate and maintain crucial partnerships to ensure the success of the program and the students, work with campus partners to fundraise for critical programming associated with the program. With the Faculty Director, the Executive Director will be responsible for recruiting students (both current Albion College students and incoming students) to increase the size of the program to around 160 students. In order to maintain crucial partnerships with alums and internship leaders, the Executive Director will need to be able to travel as part of the position. The Executive Director assists with professional development programming during the Gerstacker Summer School (held during May and June). There is also the possibility of offering classes within the Gerstacker curriculum, commensurate with experience and appropriate credentials. Information regarding salary will be shared in initial interviews. For more information, please contact the search chair.
Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality. Must contribute to a campus climate that emphasizes a commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds.
The job description can be viewed here.
FLSA Classification: Salaried / Exempt / Administrative
Qualified candidates should submit an online application, including:
Information should be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/183480
Please contact Vanessa McCaffrey, Assistant Provost (vmccaffrey@albion.edu or 517-629-0776) for questions about the position or search. A review of application will begin on April 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Founded in 1835, Albion College is one of the original chartered institutions of higher education in Michigan and recognized as the state’s top liberal arts college by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings. Albion College offers a highly applied liberal arts education within a welcoming residential community that prioritizes belonging, faculty engagement, and student success. Albion College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that emphasizes a commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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