Assistant Program Director - Professional MBA Program

Job Title

Assistant Program Director - Professional MBA Program

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Mba Program Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader to be the Assistant Program Director for the Professional MBA Program. The Professional MBA program is designed for working professionals who want to immediately apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom to their professions. The knowledge and skills gained from this program equip our students to become strong business leaders.

As the Assistant Director you will be responsible for assisting the Director in the development, administration, and implementation of quality services of value, and programs to effectively meet student needs, attaining and promoting the objectives of the Professional MBA Program and Mays Business School. Your knowledge of Academic Advising and Admissions will drive your success in coordination of onboarding, reviewing degree plans as you coordinate and/or present unique on and off campus employer/student events, such as student enrichment seminars and industry related experiences. Your practical knowledge in finance will be your guide in contracting for products, services, and events related to the program. And your gifts of perception and communication will aid your success as you anticipate and facilitate faculty needs relative to the teaching responsibilities in the program while overseeing the faculty evaluation process for MBA courses.

Opportunities to contribute

• Manage the Professional MBA Program application and admissions process
• Provide ongoing concise communication with faculty
• Implement strategic planning for Program Operations
• Gather and evaluate data/metrics, providing reports to the Academic Director and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience in program management including related supervisory experience.

Proficiency with university systems such as Compass, OGSDPSS, CONCUR, Canvas, and CAS Application is necessity. The Well-qualified applicant will have a Master’s Degree coupled with experience in recruiting, admissions, or academic advising with higher education, particularly in Graduate Studies. Two or more years of recruiting, and student advising with marketing skills.

Other things to know:

Salary is commensurate with experience.  A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. Learn more about Mays Business School at Mays Business School

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 
• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.