External Funding & Strategic Partnerships: Secure and sustain external funding through grants, philanthropic support, and corporate partnerships to scale the institute's efforts, while establishing and maintaining partnerships with financial institutions, fintech and technology firms, community organizations, philanthropic organizations, agencies, policymakers, and HBCUs, including the development of workforce pathways. Responsibilities: Strategic Vision & Institute Leadership: Serve as the visionary and academic leader of the Wealth Management Institute, developing and implementing its strategic vision and long-term growth plan to establish it as a nationally recognized center and model of excellence in wealth management and ethical financial technology, including leading interdisciplinary collaborations across the College of Business, Roy G.