Brandeis University · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Academic Operations & Administration
Brandeis - Waltham Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$64K/yr - $74K/yr
3+ years expBrandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Assistant Director of Academic Operations & Administration, Rabb School and Brandeis Online. This role supports the development and execution of graduate academic programs, coordinating initiatives and managing academic data systems to inform student success strategies.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate planning and implementation of academic initiatives, including project timelines, stakeholder engagement, launch logistics, and post-launch follow-up
Manage academic data workflows, dashboards, and reporting to support student retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes; produce analyses to inform operational and program decisions
Facilitate collaboration among faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure programmatic alignment, resolve operational issues, and improve efficiency
Contribute to program evaluation by analyzing enrollment, completion, financial, and market data and preparing recommendations for program revision, growth, or sunsetting
Maintain documentation, support regulatory and accreditation compliance activities, and lead continuous-improvement efforts across academic operations
Support operational aspects of online and hybrid program delivery, including scheduling, and systems integrations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (preferred fields: education, business, public policy, or related)
3-5 years of related work experience required
Strong organizational and project-management skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to support strategic decision-making
Familiarity with online education models and academic program development
Comfort with program-evaluation frameworks and change-management processes
Ability to navigate ambiguity and contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience supporting micro credential or modular learning initiatives and developing internship or experiential learning programs
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurances
Tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses
403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match
Company
Brandeis University
Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.71MKey Investors
Jim Joseph Foundation
2015-02-02Grant· $0.6M
2013-12-13Grant· $0.15M
2012-02-05Grant· $1.61M
Leadership Team
Arthur Levine
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