Assistant Director of Residencies and Student Events (Academic Programs)

Assistant Director of Residencies and Student Events

JHU Carey Business School is seeking an Assistant Director of Residencies and Student Events with strong logistical and relationship building skills. The individual will be a key member of the MBA Programs team and serve as a champion for the student experience. This role is responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive student experience strategy that supports the academic, professional, and personal growth of our MBA students. The Assistant Director will design and implement programs, activities, and initiatives that foster a strong sense of community, promote student engagement, and enhance the overall student journey. Additionally, the position will support events and academic programming as it relates to Carey's undergraduate Business minor.

This role demands a blend of strategic vision, meticulous planning, and collaborative execution to ensure a positive and impactful student journey from admission through graduation. It also requires flexibility to work with multiple distinct student populations. The Assistant Director will collaborate closely with program stakeholders to identify areas for enhancement and innovation in the student experience, incorporating best practices and emerging trends. The successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver, a skilled communicator, detail-oriented, and a passionate advocate for the student experience.

The position will be located at our Baltimore Harbor East location, with extensive travel to our Washington DC location. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required to accommodate program needs.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Program Design and Execution (40%)

• Leads the planning and execution of signature MBA events, which include MBA Preview Days, onboarding webinars, EMBA Orientation, FTMBA Foundations Week, EMBA residencies, community engagement lunches, professional development series, guest speaker engagements, and graduation ceremonies from both FTMBA and EMBA perspectives.
• Design new events and / or provide strategic improvements to existing events to improve student engagement, learning, and / or professional development.
• Supports the implementation of events and programming for the undergraduate Business minor.
• Manages all logistical elements associated with events, including budgeting, venue selection, catering, marketing, and technology integration.
• Ensures smooth execution of events to foster a positive and engaging atmosphere for all students involved.

Strategic Student Experience Planning (30%)

Collaboration and Communication (15%)

Assessment and Continuous Improvement (10%)

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications