As Managing Director (f/m/d), or Co-Director (f/m/d), you will help build the newly established Center for Leadership Excellence. The primary focus will be on implementing the Center’s vision and mission.
Vision
We envision a future where leaders actively promote a sustainable socio-economic ecosystem of leadership. Thereby, leadership is not only the work of the individual leader (the “Me”), but also of organizations (the “We”) and the broader business ecosystem of investors, consumers, competitors, regulators, and society (the “Us”).
Mission
Through pioneering research, innovative teaching, and meaningful practical impact, we are dedicated to preparing leaders who can inspire integrity, navigate complexity, and drive solutions to global socio-economic challenges. Our aspiration is to position our business school as a leading European hub for leadership excellence, known for shaping leaders and organizations that create long-term value for business, society, and the planet”.
This is a full-time position, which can also be split into two part-time positions of 50% each. The position is initially limited to two years but may be made permanent thereafter. Long-term funding for the Center is being pursued.
Director (f/m/d) Center of Leadership Excellence
Düsseldorf
Full or part-time
Temporary
General information
Your mission
- Securing financial funding to further expand the Center
- Development of a communication strategy for the Center and operational implementation of this strategy across social and traditional media
- Conducting practice-oriented studies on current leadership topics in business
- Planning and executing events for the Center
- Building a practice-oriented network on leadership at the top management level
- Collaborating with internal WHU stakeholders and external partners to promote leadership across WHU’s various educational programs
- Planning and organizing practice-oriented training formats on leadership
Your profile
- Degree in Business Administration or a related field
- Experience in conducting practice-oriented research projects
- Experience in project and/or event management
- Experience in delivering workshops, including preparation and follow-up, in the field of executive education (at the top management level)
- Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies
- Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach
- Fluency in German and English
What we offer
- A diverse and international working environment
- An open-minded, supportive, and motivated team
- Opportunities to actively contribute to the school’s development
- Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
- Attractive skill development and training offerings
- Flexible working time models, including home office option
- Exclusive company-sponsored social benefits
- Ecofriendly mobility offers (e.g., JobTicket, JobRad, e-mobility)
- Various fitness and health activities
Contact
Please submit your detailed application (including CV, a cover letter addressing the required qualifications, and references) exclusively via the application form.
For questions please contact:
Professor Miriam Muethel
Academic Director
email: miriam.muethel@whu.edu
For questions please contact:
Professor Miriam Muethel
Academic Director
email: miriam.muethel@whu.edu
About us
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is the leading private business school in Germany and is continuously ranked among the top business schools in Europe. On WHU’s two campuses in Vallendar (near Koblenz) and Düsseldorf, faculty, students, and staff enjoy working in a stimulating international environment. The organizational culture combines an entrepreneurial attitude and international orientation with a strong sense of community and diversity and a high commitment to excellence.