Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward that offers more than 70 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs at its main campus, graduate college in Lincoln, and online. Jonathon Moberly is the director of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Concordia University.
Tell us a little about your business. – The Concordia University MBA Program has been designed to produce ethical leaders who will make an immediate impact on the organizations who are blessed to have them. Our program can be completed in two years where students have the opportunity to be taught by business industry leaders from Lincoln and Omaha. Our instructors are highly-trained to provide an engaging environment for students where they get hands-on experience applying the concepts to real world situations. The students go through the program in a lock-step method with a cohort in order to build strong professional relationships and a community for their education venture. Our goal is that every student sees every course as a positive return on time and monetary investment.
How did you get started in the business? – After being given the opportunity to teach a Sports Law course at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis I fell in love with teaching immediately. This led me to focus on pursuing other higher education teaching opportunities and also start on my path to coaching. In January of 2014, I received a call from Concordia University Nebraska inviting me to interview for their position of MBA Program Director and Assistant Professor in Business and the rest is history.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – The largest challenge I faced was when I was an agent for professional athletes. So many of my competitors were using highly unethical means to secure clients and I knew if I went down that same path, I would be successful like they were but I’d ruin my integrity. That was ultimately why I made the difficult decision to leave the industry and follow what I was truly passionate about: teaching and coaching.
What has been your most important achievement professionally? – My most important achievement thus far in my career has been designing a curriculum for the Concordia MBA program and knowing that it will indeed prepare students to become ethical leaders.
Tell us a little about your family. – My lovely wife Jennifer, who is also an instructor at Concordia, and I have been married for over six years. We have two amazing daughters, Adeline and Eloisa, who keep us on our toes.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – When I realized that my career for the rest of my working days needed to be in higher education, not just as an instructor, but as an administrator.
If you had a theme song, what would it be? – “Today” by Smashing Pumpkins. I try to treat every day like it’s the greatest day.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? – Dancing.
What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? – Men with Dreams. This non-profit was founded by two Concordia Nebraska graduates, Preston Harris and Brandon McWilliams. They are doing great things in Lincoln, helping boys learn life skills and study skills so they can pursue their dreams.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? – Tom Osborne.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – I can be reached at (402) 643-7430 or Jonathon.Moberly@cune.edu. You can also learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska online at www.cune.edu.