Assistant Dean Of Graduate Programs

The Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs manages the enrollment and advising portion of the graduate student life cycle, ensuring the efficiency of graduate program processes and systems, and ensuring that students can maximize the value of their Freeman graduate education. The position works closely with the Office of Graduate Admissions and the Career Management Center.

The Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs is responsible for the successful leadership and management, according to the strategic direction established by the Freeman School and its Faculty, of the Graduate Programs unit on its New Orleans campus. Programs include the full-time Master of Business Administration, part-time Professional Master of Business Administration, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Analytics, Master of Finance, and Master of Management in Energy. The Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs and works closely with faculty program directors and program curriculum committees.

• Knowledge of the processes and systems employed by graduate business schools to enroll and advise with respect to educational and extracurricular opportunities.

• Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative manner.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in both written and verbal formats, ensuring accessibility to diverse stakeholders.

• Familiarity with systems, software, and technologies commonly used to effectively/efficiently manage curricula management, student enrollment, and student advising.

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.

• A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people.

• An MBA Degree or other graduate degree in business:

• At least ten years of experience in graduate business education, including at least five years of significant managerial/supervisory experience.