Administrative Director of Graduate Programs

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Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

In the Bryan School of Business & Economics, we are committed to educational accessibility and social mobility. We create and disseminate knowledge about the theory and practice of business in an environment that values and promotes a diverse and inclusive community fostering belonging and equal opportunity for all. In addition to our courses and research, we accomplish this through hands-on projects, global experiences, and outreach to the community. Our work produces principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers who have a global perspective, an innovative mindset, a broad understanding of sustainability, and a commitment to improve the organizations in which they work and the communities in which they live.

Position Summary

The Administrative Director of Graduate Programs provides overall leadership and management of the operational and administrative functions for graduate programs housed in the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The position works closely with academic leadership and the Graduate Programs Office to support graduate student success and program effectiveness.

• Manage pre-application, application, admission, orientation, enrollment, and graduation processes across graduate programs.
• Assist the MBA program director with admissions for the MBA program.
• Supervise, train, and develop graduate program office staff.
• Work with MBA program director to coordinate course scheduling and monitor enrollment data.
• Manage MBA rankings, benchmarking, accreditation, and internal and external survey reporting activities.
• Serve as an advisor to MBA and related certificate students. Work closely with undergraduate advisors to advise accelerated masters students.
• Work with MBA program director to manage MBA state, non-state, and tuition differential budgets and assist with budgeting for graduate programs.
• Manage graduate assistant appointments, evaluations, and related resources.
• Collaborate with Graduate Career Services to develop professional development opportunities for MBA students.
• Work with Graduate program director and office of graduate recruitment to develop and deliver information sessions and other events for prospective students.
• Work with MBA program director and other graduate program directors to organize and deliver orientation and basecamp programs.
• Other Duties assigned by supervisor.

Employee attributes needed for success in this role:

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex operations with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership and staff management capabilities.
• Attention to detail in survey reporting, rankings, accreditation, and compliance activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across academic and administrative units.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree.
• At least three years of administrative experience with graduate programs.
• Experience with academic advising for graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with international exchange and international degree-seeking MBA students
• Experience with short-term study abroad
• Experience with Banner Student systems, Slate, Degree Works or related systems.
• Experience developing student orientation programs.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, candidates should upload:

• Cover letter (not to exceed one page), detailing qualifications as they relate to this position.
• Resume
• List of references

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that include:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range: $73,000 - $77,000

Org #-Department: MBA Office - 11808

Job Open Date: 09/30/2026

For Best Consideration Date: 10/07/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment: Permanent

Number of Months per Year: 12

FLSA: Exempt

Percentage Of Time: 40%

Key Responsibility: Graduate Programs Office

Essential Tasks: Collaborate on student success initiatives, review effectiveness data, support school-wide events, and advocate for students.

Percentage Of Time: 35%

Key Responsibility: Program Administration

Essential Tasks: Admissions, enrollment management, course scheduling, reporting, advising, program operations, and staff supervision.

Percentage Of Time: 10%

Key Responsibility: Budgeting and Resource Management

Essential Tasks: Manage MBA tuition differential budget, operating budgets, and graduate program financial resources.

Percentage Of Time: 10%

Key Responsibility: Graduate Assistant Administration

Essential Tasks: Manage assistantships, fellowships, evaluations, appointments, and space assignments.

Percentage Of Time: 5%

Key Responsibility: Rankings, Assessment and Surveys

Essential Tasks: Manage national rankings, benchmarking surveys, accreditation-related data, and reporting.

Physical Effort: Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - O, Talking - O

Work Environment: Inside - C