Assistant Director, Graduate Programs

Summary The Assistant Director assists the Graduate Programs Leadership in the administration of the Freeman School’s graduate programs including student advising, program management, internal operations and external program visibility. This position collaborates with faculty, the Career Management Center, Graduate Admissions, and the Office of the Dean. Responsibilities include advising students and implementing program policies; implementing program strategic plans and developing program curricula; ensuring a positive experience for students in the city, the university, and their programs of study. The position plans, organizes, budgets, staffs, and supervises activities related to the administration and operation of programs including orientation, graduation, extracurricular activities, and student organizations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication, leadership, supervisory, negotiating, and marketing skills including experience in successfully leading collaborative efforts.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Ability to work outside of the standard 8:30-5 work week.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related discipline.

3-5 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA Degree.

Experience in academic administration and familiarity with business graduate education.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Other

Industries Higher Education

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