About University at Albany:
The
University at
Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven
by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific
discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class
faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are
creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence,
semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences,
cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social
welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through
scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and
humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions
in the nation, the University is a national leader in public
engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180
years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and
launched them toward success.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the
University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the
Adirondacks.
Job Description:
The University at Albany seeks an accomplished higher education
professional to serve as Director of Part-time MBA Programs for the
Massry School of Business. The Director will serve as the primary
administrator for the Part-Time Weekend MBA for Executives -
managing its admissions, scheduling, budget, alumni relations, and
operations - while also providing supporting recruitment,
retention, and engagement efforts across the School's broader
part-time MBA portfolio, including the Evening MBA and online
MBA.
The Director will lead recruiting, admissions, advisement,
retention, and alumni relations for the Part-Time Weekend MBA for
Executives Program, and extend recruiting and employer-relations
support to the Evening and online MBA programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary administrator for the Part-Time Weekend
MBA for Executives, overseeing admissions, academic advisement,
class scheduling, budget and financial tracking, alumni relations,
and the program's biennial international trip.
Develop and execute recruitment strategies across all Part-Time
MBA programs; represent the programs at recruiting events,
information sessions, and yield activities, and respond to
prospective student inquiries.
Build and maintain relationships with local and regional
businesses, government agencies, and alumni to establish a pipeline
of prospective students across all part-time programs and identify
potential program instructors; visit companies to host tabling
events and presentations and pursue collaborative recruitment
opportunities across campus.
Work with Massry's Manager of Communications and Marketing on
program web content, social media, and CRM-based email campaigns;
regularly review Slate prospects and compile recruitment activity
reports for the Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs.
Administer the admissions process for the Weekend MBA for
Executives, including application review, faculty coordination,
candidate interviews, and communication of admission
decisions.
Serve as the primary point of contact and academic advisor for
Weekend MBA for Executives students; support retention by
monitoring academic progress, addressing probationary status, and
working with at-risk students; plan orientations and manage
official student communications (incorporating EAB).
Conduct degree audits and clearance reviews for the Weekend MBA
for Executives, and manage information flow to campus offices on
registration, billing, graduation, and student records across all
part-time programs.
Reestablish and support the Weekend MBA for Executives Alumni
Board; host alumni/student networking events, including the annual
Weekend MBA for Executives alumni networking event, to support
alumni engagement and recruitment goals.
Coordinate the annual Evening MBA Research Forum.
Other reasonable duties as assigned
Functional and Supervisory Relationships:
- Reports to: Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs
Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to build and run recruitment campaigns,
including employer outreach.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to represent the School
to external constituents, including employers, alumni, and the
local business community.
- Familiarity with Slate, EAB, and/or Handshake, or comparable
CRM and recruitment platforms.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and
equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity,
equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their
role.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs
Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. from a
college or University accredited by the US Department of Education
or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
- 5+ years of full-time, post-graduate professional experience in
higher education administration, business/corporate environments,
or a combination of both.
- Experience advising, counseling, and developing programs for
college/graduate students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7+ years of full-time, post-graduate professional experience in
higher education administration, business/corporate environments,
or a combination of both.
- Experience working with working professionals, executive-level
students, or adult learners in a graduate or professional program
setting.
- Experience building relationships with corporate recruiters,
hiring managers, or employer partners in a career services or
talent acquisition context.
Working Environment:
- Typical office environment
- Ability to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the
schedule and needs of the Part-Time Weekend MBA for Executives
program.
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Staff Associate, SL4,
$75,000-85,000.
Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this
position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the
future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet
eligibility requirements.
Additionally, please note that UAlbany
is not an E-Verify employer.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV
institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an
Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts:
disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three
years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus
security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security
Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking
this link
http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to New York Labor Law 194-a, the University will not seek,
request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history in
determining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensation
for an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage or
salary history information as a condition of employment
consideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limited
circumstances permitted by law.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Please apply online via
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=204370
Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications
and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
- List of 3 professional references with e-mail addresses and
telephone numbers
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cover letter etc.).
See the FAQ for using our online system. Please
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Preference will be given to applications received by October
11.
