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Administrative Director of Graduate Programs

Employer
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Number:

014368

Functional Title:

Administrative Director of Graduate Programs

Position Type:

Staff

Position Eclass:

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information:

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:


In the Bryan School of Business & Economics, we are committed to educational accessibility and social mobility. We create and disseminate knowledge about the theory and practice of business in an environment that values and promotes a diverse and inclusive community fostering belonging and equal opportunity for all. In addition to our courses and research, we accomplish this through hands-on projects, global experiences, and outreach to the community. Our work produces principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers who have a global perspective, an innovative mindset, a broad understanding of sustainability, and a commitment to improve the organizations in which they work and the communities in which they live.

Position Summary:


The Administrative Director of Graduate Programs provides overall leadership and management of the operational and administrative functions for graduate programs housed in the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The position works closely with academic leadership and the Graduate Programs Office to support graduate student success and program effectiveness.

  • Manage pre-application, application, admission, orientation, enrollment, and graduation processes across graduate programs.
  • Assist the MBA program director with admissions for the MBA program.
  • Supervise, train, and develop graduate program office staff.
  • Work with MBA program director to coordinate course scheduling and monitor enrollment data.
  • Manage MBA rankings, benchmarking, accreditation, and internal and external survey reporting activities.
  • Serve as an advisor to MBA and related certificate students. Work closely with undergraduate advisors to advise accelerated masters students.
  • Work with MBA program director to manage MBA state, non-state, and tuition differential budgets and assist with budgeting for graduate programs.
  • Manage graduate assistant appointments, evaluations, and related resources.
  • Collaborate with Graduate Career Services to develop professional development opportunities for MBA students.
  • Work with Graduate program director and office of graduate recruitment to develop and deliver information sessions and other events for prospective students.
  • Work with MBA program director and other graduate program directors to organize and deliver orientation and basecamp programs.
  • Other Duties assigned by supervisor.

Employee attributes needed for success in this role:
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage complex operations with minimal supervision.
  • Strong leadership and staff management capabilities.
  • Attention to detail in survey reporting, rankings, accreditation, and compliance activities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across academic and administrative units.

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Masters degree.
  • At least three years of administrative experience with graduate programs.
  • Experience with academic advising for graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience with international exchange and international degree-seeking MBA students
  • Experience with short-term study abroad
  • Experience with Banner Student systems, Slate, Degree Works or related systems.
  • Experience developing student orientation programs.

Special Instructions to Applicants:


For consideration, candidates should upload:

  • Cover letter (not to exceed one page), detailing qualifications as they relate to this position.
  • Resume
  • List of references

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that include:
  • Name
  • Company Name
  • Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  • Email Address
  • Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range:

$73,000 - $77,000

Org #-Department:

MBA Office - 11808

Job Open Date:

09/30/2026

For Best Consideration Date:

10/07/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

12

FLSA:

Exempt

Percentage Of Time:

40%

Key Responsibility:

Graduate Programs Office

Essential Tasks:

Collaborate on student success initiatives, review effectiveness data, support school-wide events, and advocate for students.

Percentage Of Time:

35%

Key Responsibility:

Program Administration

Essential Tasks:

Admissions, enrollment management, course scheduling, reporting, advising, program operations, and staff supervision.

Percentage Of Time:

10%

Key Responsibility:

Budgeting and Resource Management

Essential Tasks:

Manage MBA tuition differential budget, operating budgets, and graduate program financial resources.

Percentage Of Time:

10%

Key Responsibility:

Graduate Assistant Administration

Essential Tasks:

Manage assistantships, fellowships, evaluations, appointments, and space assignments.

Percentage Of Time:

5%

Key Responsibility:

Rankings, Assessment and Surveys

Essential Tasks:

Manage national rankings, benchmarking surveys, accreditation-related data, and reporting.

Physical Effort:

Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - O, Talking - O

Work Environment:

Inside - C

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/. 

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

Company info
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Telephone
336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
United States

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