Executive in Residence for Consulting Field Project, Graduate Program

The Executive in Residence (EIR) Program is a powerful career development resource available to Pitt Business students. Our EIRs have significant experience in the professional world, and they are available to share that experience with students. Pitt Business EIRs offer personalized advising support and career coaching. As a current or former senior leader in an organization, they know firsthand what it takes to reach the top ranks for the business world. Senior leaders hold executive or upper management positions and provide high-level leadership and direction for an organization's essential day-to-day operations. Their direct reports are typically directors and other upper-tier administrators.

Pitt Business is seeking a current or former senior leader in an organization with extensive executive or upper management experience in management, leadership, and strategy. This knowledge will help graduate students navigate the employment landscape of this industry.

This EIR position will support student teams in the Consulting Field Project course by acting as an Engagement Coach for the students. In that capacity, the EIR works with students to develop relevant real-world business skills and coaches them in understanding the client issue, managing the project scope, selecting and using appropriate problem-solving frameworks and methods, and formulating value-added recommendations and client presentations as part of delivering a successful engagement. This position is expected to start in Spring 2025.

The Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration (Pitt Business) invites applications from interested professionals for a position as an Executive in Residence. The EIR in Retail Management will be responsible for the following:

Executive in Residence appointments are made on a term-by-term basis.

Interested applicants should apply directly and upload their resume.

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