Stony Brook University · 3 hours ago
Assistant Director, Graduate Programs
Stony Brook, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expStony Brook University is seeking an Assistant Director for Graduate Programs to manage the graduate admissions process for the College of Business. The role involves overseeing recruitment activities, rendering admissions decisions, and supporting student success.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the College of Business graduate admission process
Process and review Graduate CoB applications. Incumbent will prepare student admissions files, review, and make determination on whether admissions criteria is clearly met; if a clear decision, incumbent has authority to render decision, borderline candidates will go to the appropriate committee for review and decision
Maintain application information for data tracking
Communicate admissions decisions in a timely manner and work to complete applicant files to improve yield
Work effectively with the Graduate School and Visa and Immigration Services to admit students and obtain student visas
Responsible for on-campus, off-campus and virtual recruitment. This includes information sessions, open houses, and admissions presentations
Administrative setup of new and continuing programs - internal & external procedures, including Slate
Serve as the CoB liaison with the Graduate School
Facilitate graduate registration processes and ensure accurate handling of program-related forms (e.g., change of program, leave of absence, readmissions, time limit waivers, retroactive add/drop, withdrawals)
Maintain and manage graduate student records and databases, including enrollment trends, graduation and retention rates, etc
Analyze enrollment and registration data using tools such as Tableau and SBU Reporting; provide actionable recommendations to improve student yield and retention
With the team, execute key program events, including MBA/MS orientations and commencement activities; develop communications for student engagement, recruitment, and retention across digital platforms (social media, website, Brightspace, email)
Compile and report statistical data for accreditation, rankings and university administration
Serve as the secondary academic advisor for graduate students across all programs (MBA, MS in Finance, MS in Accounting Analytics, MS in Business Analytics and Intelligence), during peak enrollment and registration periods
Participate in the University and College of Business Commencement programs and other programs related to the betterment of student life in the graduate programs
Working with the team execute MBA/MS orientations in the Spring and Fall
Working with the Graduate and CoB MARCOMM teams develop communications to assist with student engagement, recruitment, and retention for a range of platforms, social media, website, CoB Brightspace organization, email, etc
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher)
Three [3] years of full-time related administrative experience in a college or university setting (Student work experience may be considered)
Experience conducting training or delivering presentations
Proficient, professional experience in word processing, spreadsheet management, electronic messaging and internet applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Apps, etc.)
Preferred
Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in business, higher education, or a related field
Admissions experience in Higher Ed
Academic advising or student services experience in Higher Ed
Experience with a Higher Ed online application management system such as Slate
Experience with outreach activities, in-person and online in an educational setting
Experience with event planning
Benefits
$4000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly
Company
Stony Brook University
The State University of New York at Stony Brook is New York’s flagship university and No. 1 public university.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Harold Paz, M.D., M.S.
EVP Health Sciences, Stony Brook University & Chief Executive Officer, Stony Brook Univ. Medicine
Jonas Almeida
Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Chief Technology Officer
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