St. Mary's University · 3 months ago
Managing Director, Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Graduate Programs
San Antonio,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expSt. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution seeking a Managing Director for the Greehey School of Business MBA and additional graduate programs. The role involves leading strategic initiatives, managing graduate student recruitment, and enhancing program offerings to align with industry demands and improve student success.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develops and executes a strategic direction that supports the schools' priorities and that is aligned with market trends that drive engagement and optimizes student's interests and experience
Administratively manages all aspects of graduate student recruitment, including responding to inquiries, hosting information sessions, interviewing prospective students, making admission decisions, and monitoring prerequisite completion
Builds strong relationships with international and regional employers, government sectors, and organizations through research, outreach and ongoing relationship management
Builds strong relationships with its network of alumni, faculty, peer institutions, academic networks and other partners connected to the University (domestic and international)
Partners with alumni and local and national employers to develop internships and secures professional development opportunities with major employers, nonprofits, and government entities
Provides programmatic and technical oversight, manages organizational and staff functions, leads financial planning and reporting, and guides business development and communications strategies
Regularly host evening employer/graduate school information sessions
Maintains critical cross-campus partnerships on outreach, orientation, academic strategy, enrichment workshops, community building events, and external activities. Integrates graduate business education with broader institutional initiatives
Accountable for ensuring finance, budget, personnel, and facilities resources are used appropriately
Drives program performance through data-informed evaluations (program, components, strategies) and identifies corrections to ensure programs are industry-responsive and create economies of scale
Adapts and builds new innovation curricula and launch new multi-format programs that support the consistent execution of the pedagogical goals of the curriculum, growth of the program, and ability to meet the unique needs of student markets
Develop, recommend and implement graduate program policies and processes as appropriate
Leads strategic marketing and branding initiatives to boost visibility and enrollment
Exemplifies confidence and professionalism and represents the Greehey School of Business at internal and external events
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited college or university required
6 years or more experience in a leadership role or similar capacity, strong business acumen, or combined professional industry experience; consulting or similar experience, knowledge of MBA and graduate business program curriculum and admissions processes
Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
Must have a valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance, and personal injury insurance, or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basis
Must have the ability to demonstrate intermediate skills in MS Office and Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint) including experience with virtual platforms such as Zoom, and ability to utilize assessment tools such as Qualtrics
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong public relations and customer service skills with an ability to implement diplomacy and discretion at all times; ability to work effectively with communities across the university
Must have high ethical standards and a strong sense of confidentiality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines; thrive in a complex work environment; display solid problem solving and interpersonal skills; work well independently and as part of a team; professional demeanor, appearance and strong work ethic required
Must have a high attention to detail and be able to organize workflow, coordinate activities, balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
Experience developing and executing marketing strategies; Proven success in building and scaling academic or industry-based programs
Preferred
Background in budget or grant management and team leadership desirable
Familiarity with program performance metrics and continuous improvement strategies preferred
Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish with the ability to understand and to make oneself understood to Spanish speaking individuals)
Understanding of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation standards, preferred
Company
St. Mary's University
St.
501-1000 employees
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