Req #: 239043 Department: UWB School of Business Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwb.edu/business/ Job Location Detail: three days presence on campus, 2 days telework Posting Date: 11/19/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $7,360 - $8,587 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf) **Please note that this position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.** As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. **The UWB School of Business has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Graduate Programs to join their team.** The Director of Graduate Programs oversees the functioning of the Graduate Programs Office in the School of Business. The primary responsibilities of the director are to grow enrollment in the School’s credit-bearing graduate programs; contribute to strategic planning efforts and ensure its effective implementation; supervise the efficient and effective working of the Office and the employees therein; ensure compliance with University policies; and provide insights and recommendations to the School’s leadership and faculty on graduate education. This is a critical position for the University and the School as they seek to expand graduate offerings. To bring in more students, deliver programs to meet student and employer needs through a responsive and efficient graduate office, this position of the director, requiring a high level of responsibility and strategic thinking, will ensure the growth and success of graduate programs. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Leadership + Lead the Graduate Programs Office (GPO) in ensuring the successful delivery of academic programs at various locations through different modalities to all categories of students + Contribute to strategic planning efforts for graduate programs and be responsible for its implementation + Work with school's leadership and faculty to review, develop/revise, and implement policies pertaining to graduate students and program delivery + Guide, supervise, and support all members of the GPO in effectively discharging their responsibilities; managing workload, training, mentoring, and performance appraisal of direct reports + Stay abreast of the routine working of the GPO, anticipate and address issues that arise + Represent the School in campus/University-wide committees on graduate education and serve as a liaison to other offices + As appropriate, represent the School to external entities on matters pertaining to graduate education + Partner with the School Administrator to create and manage the budget for the School’s fee-based graduate program(s) + Participate in the School’s Graduate Council to inform discussions on graduate programs and policies + Advise the School’s leadership on the functioning of the GPO and about emergent issues in graduate education + Lead the staff in working as a cohesive team to implement Unit goalsMarketing + Use data and judgement to set and propose enrollment targets for the various graduate programs + Develop recruiting and marketing strategies and execute plans to market the graduate programs to generate applications and meet enrollment goals using various tools (e.g., using different media formats, outreach events, individual and corporate engagement, etc.) to reach prospective students + Seek and proactively engage in opportunities to market the graduate programs. + Ensure all public facing (e.g., website, information brochures, and social media) information about graduate programs, program outcomes, application procedures and materials, etc., are always current and up to date + Ensure application portals, processes, and processing are set appropriately and working effectively across all graduate programs. + Ensure familiarity with the content of the academic programs, requirements for admission and program completion, dates, and deadlines, university policies regarding graduate education, availability of and eligibility for scholarships and other awards, and related matters, so as to be able to convey to prospective students and other constituencies. + Be responsible for successful organization of marketing and recruiting events including necessary follow-ups + Ensure timely and accurate response to prospective student enquiries and follow up as needed + Responsibly manage the marketing budget in compliance with University policies + Collect and analyze information on trends in graduate business education and use market intelligence to inform the School’s leadership on its graduate program offerings and practices and guide marketing choices.Accreditation and Data Collection/Reporting + Stay UpToDate on AACSB standards, especially as they pertain to graduate education; keep faculty and School leadership informed of changes + Monitor progress towards meeting “assurance of learning” goals and provide regular reports + Systematically collect, analyze, and provide reports on graduate programs’ enrollments, projections, trends, and graduation outcomes of alumni and be responsible for the archiving of information. + Collaborate with the University’s Alumni office to maintain updated information on graduate programs alumniOther duties + Ensure the timely award of scholarships to graduate students + Attend programmatic celebratory events + Serve as a backup when any team member is on leave/absent + Other tasks as assigned. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + Master's in Business Administration, or related field and at least 3 years of experience with managing graduate academic programs. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + Leadership experience as a supervisor + Evidence of strong project management and problem-solving skills + Experience with using various computer programs such as Slate, Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite, Work Day, etc. + Excellent communication (spoken, written, and nonverbal) and interpersonal skills **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Familiarity with a University’s Graduate School policies and procedures + Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a demonstrated ability to work successfully with a highly diverse student, faculty, and staff body + Evidence of an entrepreneurial, take-charge, can-do ethos **CONDITITONS OF EMPLOYMENT** + Position reports to the Associate Dean for Administration + Position supervises Program Operations Specialist and Graduate Advisors + Office space provided for in-person interactions; some telecommuting possible + Position requires off-campus visits with organizations; off-campus organization of events; and regular evening and weekend activities **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.