Associate Director of Graduate Business Programs

Description

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic team and support the educational journey of graduate students in our prestigious business school. This role is essential to the success and growth of our full-time, part-time, military, and executive MBA programs, along with our Master of Accounting (MAcc) and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) programs.

You will report to the Assistant Dean and collaborate closely with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to ensure all programs continue to thrive in a collaborative, student-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance student life, support, and services to deliver an exceptional student experience.
• Provide academic advising and counseling using effective communication strategies.
• Act as an advisor for student councils/associations and support various student organizations.
• Assist students with personal challenges, academic exceptions, accommodations, and leave requests.
• Support the allocation and training of graduate assistants for faculty roles.
• Plan and execute travel arrangements for students.
• Manage financial resources responsibly.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• May require working beyond a typical 40-hour workweek, including evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Several years of experience in higher education administration.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with an ability to multitask and present in group settings.
• Experience with procurement systems and web-based learning management systems such as Blackboard.
• Familiarity with customer relationship management platforms like Salesforce for student-related functions.
• Proficiency in student information management systems such as Banner.
• Extensive experience with data collection and management tools like QLIK and Qualtrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite software.
• Experience in academic student advising and counseling.
• Willingness to assist with Admissions and Alumni/Development events.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience with university procurement systems.
• Experience advising and counseling graduate students in a business school setting.
  
  

Remote Work Eligibility

• Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time).
  
  

Advertised Pay Range

• \(53,000 - \)69,000, commensurate with experience.
  
  

Benefits Summary

Our comprehensive benefits package includes retirement plans, health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a generous holiday schedule. Additionally, you will have access to campus fitness facilities and university libraries.

Employment Type: Full-Time