Assistant Director, MBA Programs

Job Description

Job Description

The Assistant Director will contribute to student advisement, value-added programming, program administration, alumni engagement, and recruitment. This position serves as the primary contact for current MBA graduate students and prospective student inquiries, builds strong relationships, and provides exceptional customer service to ensure positive engagement to carry out the mission and strategic plan of the school and the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develops and implements strategies to enhance student success and progression.
• Serves as the point-of-contact for all current graduate students; Monitors applicant progress and prerequisite completion; Coordinates interviews to assist in the selection process.
• Collects and analyzes program data, maintains accurate records and creates reports; Analyzes program data and provides recommendations to meet enrollment and retention goals.
• Provides academic advising to graduate students, including guidance on curriculum, academic planning, and support for processes such as credit transfers.
• Serves as a mentor to graduate students providing guidance on professional and career goals.
• Assists with recruitment efforts including responding to inquiries from prospective students and coordinating informational sessions (in-person and virtually) .
• Collaborates with school leadership to recommend and implement graduate program policies and administrative processes.
• Monitors adherence to industry standards and best practices in graduate business education to continuously improving programs.
• Coordinates and manages graduate-level course schedules and MBA Canvas learning portal.
• Maintains and updates MBA program webpages in collaboration with university communications.
• Conducts market research and analysis to identify potential growth opportunities for the MBA and other business graduate degrees.
• Manages Graduate Assistants and the HCA Scholars programs.
• Plans, executes, and participates in signature experiential learning events with other campus partners (International Field Study, MarketTalk, and Social Innovation Weekend) and alumni outreach and engagement activities (community service events and social mixers).
• Collaborates and delivers graduate orientation programs and virtual recruitment events in coordination with Graduate Admissions.
• Assists in the creation and tracking of program surveys, performance metrics, and supports accreditation activities.
• Serves on various committees and represents the Greehey School of Business at events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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