Executive Director of Graduate Programs, College of Business

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AAH COB Graduate Programs

https://business.ecu.edu/

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS/GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Academic Affairs

Executive Director

Executive Director

1

1.0

Full Time

Commensurate with Qualifications

Greenville

Non-Faculty

Non-Faculty Instructional & Research

Join the Pirate Nation! East Carolina University (ECU) is a Carnegie Doctoral University with high research activity. We are also a teaching institution that is renowned for academic excellence. As an R2 university we make a significant investment in faculty research by providing support related to travel, technology, research databases, and development. We are one of the largest universities in North Carolina with almost 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Our main campus is in uptown Greenville, which is a rapidly expanding city and the predominant health, entertainment, financial, and educational hub of the eastern North Carolina region. In addition, many of our students come from rural communities with their own set of challenges and perspectives.

The College of Business (COB) has been AACSB accredited for over 40 years. We offer BSBA, MBA, and MSA degrees and our School of Hospitality Management offers both a BS in Hospitality Management and an MS in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality. Additionally, the Miller School of Entrepreneurship offers a BS in Entrepreneurship. We are one of the largest Colleges of Business in the state with approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. To date, the COB has approximately 150 faculty members of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of research, teaching, and application of knowledge. A strategic goal of the college is to create an environment where the faculty, staff, and students can thrive and be personally and professionally respected. We are committed to an inclusive environment and welcome diversity in persons and perspectives.

The Graduate Programs team is responsible for the administration of the College’s graduate degree and certificate programs within the College of Business. The College currently enrolls approximately 700 MBA and 75 MSA students in their programs.

In order to promote the College and University’s diversity goal, we strongly encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, historically underrepresented groups, and a diverse range of social, cultural, and professional backgrounds.

The Executive Director of Graduate Programs is an integral part of the Graduate Programs team and reports to the Assistant Dean for the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School in the College of Business.

Job duties include the following:

10% Graduate Programs Leadership: In order to ensure high quality graduate programs and services are provided within the College of Business, the Executive Director interfaces with college deans, department chairs, and faculty to identify, develop and offer engaging curricula that meet evolving business needs. The director supervises two Assistant Directors, an administrative assistant and a varying number of graduate assistants.

5% Program Monitoring and Evaluations: The Executive Director proactively prepares, evaluates, and disseminates data pertaining to the graduate programs and their effectiveness. This includes preparation, statistical analysis, and interpretation of survey instruments. These reports are an essential aspect of program evaluation and continuous improvement.

15% Process Improvement: The Executive Director leads efforts to improve the efficiency of processes and operations in the Graduate Programs office. The Executive Director will interface with internal and external stakeholders affiliated with the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School, including the advisory board, faculty teaching fellows, and regional business leaders.
10% Student Advising: The Executive Director is one of the contact people for advising and assisting with class scheduling for current and entering graduate business students. These duties include monitoring student progress towards graduation, keeping current students informed concerning program activities and requirements and general student contact, both face-to-face and electronic. The Executive Director investigates and seeks to resolve student concerns related to graduate programs. The Executive Director will supervise and conduct regular market reviews of competitor programs.

15% Student Recruitment and Retention: The Executive Director develops and executes student recruitment and retention activities, relationship management and support of current student population, and other activities as appropriate. Some travel is required. The Executive Director will administer and oversee signature programs within the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School, including specific MBA cohorts and possible new certificate programs.
20% Event Planning: The Executive Director prepares and executes graduate programming events, such as the annual Welcome Event for new students, Leadership Conference, etc. The Executive Director identifies and investigates new and potentially impactful events for Graduate Programs. The Executive Director will coordinate and manage branding and advertising of the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School.
10% Student Development: The Executive Director plans and executes student development programs and activities that are academic and/or co-curricular in nature.

10% Communications: The Executive Director takes a comprehensive approach to communicating with various stakeholders. This includes establishing and maintaining program contact and tracking of alumni.

5% Other duties as assigned: The normal work schedule for the position is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some after-hours and weekend work is required. The Executive Director serves on College of Business and University committees as appropriate. Some evenings and weekend duties and responsibilities accompany this position as directed by the Assistant Dean for the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

The candidate must possess a graduate degree (MBA, MA, MS, PhD, or EdD) from an appropriately accredited institution and demonstrate effective spoken and written communication skills. The candidate must have demonstrated experience successfully executing priorities independently. Experience in administering AACSB-accredited graduate programs is required. Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment is essential.

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The ideal candidate will have experience with Banner, ApplicationXtender, SharePoint, Qualtrics, Ellucian Recruiter, and Microsoft Excel. Experience with student advising and relationship management at the college or university level is strongly preferred. Technological competency is also preferred.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Ms. Linda Quick, Chair of Search Committee, College of Business, East Carolina University, Bate 3203A, Mail Stop 503, Greenville, NC 27858 (email: quickl@ecu.edu). An original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

03/28/2023

No

04/11/2023

04/12/2023

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/60741

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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