The Assistant Director is responsible for the daily operations of graduate degrees, certificates, and other programs, as well as contributing to a quality student experience in line with the College's mission. The position manages program administration, development, and academic advising, with a focus on providing a high-touch student experience. The Assistant Director works closely with the Graduate Student Services team, students, administration, faculty, and key partners across the College to understand program strengths and weaknesses and determine opportunities for improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or education with significant industry experience.
- At least 5-7 years of experience in a business or educational environment.
- Previous program management expertise.
- Previous experience working with students in an advising or counseling setting.
- Previous experience working in a team environment.
- Ability to work remotely successfully and to collaborate effectively with remote colleagues.
- Ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to appropriately prioritize tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential; must be able to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds from the general public, all levels of the College, and the business community.
- Able to work sensitively with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, and faculty.
- Ability to handle multiple projects with frequent deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects.
- Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Sharepoint, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
- Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
- Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
- Additional Benefits: Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.
