An Energy Specialist sells energy services and products. Advises companies and identifies the best contract options and rates for the energy needed to run a business, such as electricity, oil or gas.
The Program Manager for the Professional Leadership in Finance ( PLF ) and Energy Management programs provides operational and administrative support for two high-impact experiential learning programs within the Jindal School of Management. Reporting directly to the Director of PLF and the Director of Energy Management Programs, this position is responsible for coordinating program operations, student engagement initiatives, industry partnerships, recruitment efforts, events, communications, internships, certifications, advisory board activities, alumni relations, and special projects. Serving as a central point of coordination for both programs, the Program Manager supports the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of program initiatives. The role also provides comprehensive administrative support to the Director, including managing a complex professional calendar, coordinating scheduling and communications, preparing and reconciling university travel and expense transactions, and supporting the Director and program activities at designated university meetings, site visits, networking events, and other official functions, as appropriate. The position may require occasional regional and domestic travel to support student field trips, corporate site visits, employer engagement activities, and industry conferences. The successful candidate must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, employers, alumni, advisory board members, donors, industry partners, and university leadership while advancing the mission and objectives of both programs.
