"Executive Director, Graduate Programs"

Executive Director, Graduate Programs

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Online and Distance Education Programs

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4817P

Home Org Name: Business Administration

Division Name: College of Business

Job Class Code: AD06

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The Office of Graduate Programs is currently accepting applications for the position of Executive Director of Graduate Programs. This position is responsible for the strategy, direction, oversight, and administration of the full-time and online MBA programs within the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business, and providing operational support for department-led full-time and online master's programs, graduate certificates, and professional (non-credit) education. Specific duties include directing, leading, coordinating, and supervising the efforts of program staff to recruit, select, matriculate, advise, and support students across diverse programs. In addition to providing students with a high-quality experience, the role will also be responsible for budget management and strategic efforts to innovate and grow graduate and non-credit professional programs in the Harbert College of Business.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Administers and oversees all aspects of the full-time and online MBA program student experience and provides support for MS programs. Effectively leads the team to plan and execute communications, orientations, capstone consulting projects, global and other study trips, receptions, speakers, course scheduling, student support, case competitions, scholarships, graduate assistant awards, leadership, and other workshops.
• Provides strategic leadership for the full-time and online MBA programs and integration of MS programs. Looks for, investigates, proposes, and leads new growth opportunities and program enhancements and opportunities.
• Directs online and full-time MBA selection and admissions, and works with the Director of Recruiting on shaping recruitment to meet growth and quality targets. Facilitates the selection and admissions of Harbert College MS Programs.
• Responsible for full-time and online MBA and MS administration budgets and budgeting. Ensures good stewardship and wise spending within the college's strategies and values framework.
• Responsible for enhancing program reputations and stature, including overseeing accurate and high-integrity accreditation and ranking data collection and reporting for campus and online MBA and MS programs. Represents programs with peers through participation in appropriate professional associations and conferences.
• In conjunction with the Associate Dean for Graduate and Executive programs, as well as Harbert's Director of Birmingham Operations, assists with the management and strategic direction of the professional (non-credit) education offerings in the Harbert College of Business, including locations in Auburn, Birmingham, and Huntsville, AL.
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Business, Higher Education Administration, Adult Education Administration, or related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience in MBA program administration, college admissions/advising, student affairs, academic affairs, and/or student services. Experience must include at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. Must have at least 2 years' experience supervising full-time employees.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of graduate program administration, FERPA, and budgeting practices.

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Salary Range: $86,300 - $155,340

Job Category: Academic Advising/Support

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

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