The Family Business Initiative at Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business and Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship provides support, education, and networking opportunities to family-owned businesses and private enterprises. Through programs, peer advisory groups, and educational resources, the initiative helps family businesses navigate challenges and opportunities, ensuring long-term success and sustainability.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business and Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship is searching for a Peer Advisory Group Facilitator to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing support by facilitating peer advisory group discussions make up of family business leaders. This role is pivotal in creating a space for discussion, sharing of standard methodologies, and mutual problem-solving among owners of private enterprises. The Facilitator will ensure that group sessions are productive, engaging, and focused on key topics relevant to family businesses, such as succession planning, governance, leadership development, and innovation.

Core responsibilities include:

Facilitate Peer Advisory Group Sessions: Facilitate 6 Peer advisory meetings with family business owners, ensuring active participation, confidentiality, and meaningful exchange of ideas.

Prepare Agendas and Materials: Work closely with the Family Business Initiative team to design and deliver relevant content, case studies, and discussion materials that address current challenges and trends in family businesses.

Group Dynamics Management: Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative environment where participants feel comfortable discussing their challenges and successes.

Subject Matter Expertise: Leverage knowledge of family business operations and entrepreneurship to guide discussions and provide thought leadership where necessary.

Maintain Confidentiality: Ensure that all information shared within the group remains confidential, fostering trust and openness among participants.

Follow-up and Support: After each session, summarize key insights, follow up on action items, and provide additional resources or connections as needed.

Networking and Engagement: Encourage peer networking and engagement beyond group meetings to foster continuous learning and relationship building.

Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from participants and identify ways to improve the facilitation process and group effectiveness.

Other duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Tepper School of Business. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to optimally interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

Empathetic and approachable, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse group of participants.

Skilled at driving discussions and keeping sessions focused and goal-oriented.

A proactive attitude dedicated to supporting the growth of family-owned businesses with passion.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Psychology or related field required; Advanced degree preferred

Experience in facilitating peer groups, workshops or executive roundtables, and experience with family-owned businesses or entrepreneurial ventures required

A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered.

Requirements:

Successful background check

Additional Information:

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Teaching Assistants, RA's/CA's

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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