Oversee annual catalog submissions and catalog changes.
Manage TRACE scores and mid-year and annual reviews for PhD
students and faculty.
Manage recruitment activities associated with MS, PlusOne, and
PhD applications.
Serve as the primary point of contact for program
inquiries.
Coordinate and administer orientation programs, welcome events,
Graduate Candidates Day, and other graduate recruitment and
onboarding activities.
Serve as a liaison between the college and department for
student-facing events and matters.
Student Data Management
- Manage tracking processes for PhD student milestones, including
qualifying examinations, work-in-progress reviews, proposal
defenses, and dissertation defenses.
- Interact directly with graduate students and monitor timelines
related to advisor assignments and reassignments, committee
formation, qualifying examinations, proposals, and defense
arrangements.
- Serve as the primary contact for MS students with questions
regarding course scheduling and academic timelines.
- Manage student enrollment and tracking data and serve as the
department contact for student-related data management.
Program Development
- Manage processes related to the development of new MS programs,
combined majors and minors, and new research concentrations for the
PhD program.
- Administer approval processes for new courses, concentrations,
and academic programs.
- Collaborate with faculty and administrators across departments
and colleges to manage the development and implementation of new
academic programs.
- Document program changes, approval processes, and voting
outcomes associated with new programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of four years of experience supporting academic and
administrative projects, preferably in higher education, with adult
learners, or in a high customer service environment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with keen
attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Effective interpersonal, oral presentation, and written
communication skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and respond effectively
to the needs of diverse constituencies.
- Ability to consistently produce high-quality work under tight
deadlines.
- Professional presence and maturity when interacting with
audiences internal and external to the university.
- Positive, proactive attitude with flexibility, initiative, and
the ability to function effectively as a member of a team in a
dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated responsiveness to feedback, commitment to
continuous improvement, and high integrity.
Preferred
- Experience with academic coordination.
- Master's degree.
Required Documents
Position Type
Academic Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108S
Expected Hiring Range:
$60,315.00 - $85,192.50
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Assistant-Director---Academic-Programs_R142224
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