Assistant Director, Specialty MS Degree Programs

Position Details

Job Title Assistant Director Position Number 8100168 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus Department Name SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Location Code SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (02200A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director, Specialty MS Degree Programs is responsible for overseeing the successful operation of the Quinlan School's specialty MS degree programs. This person will build and be a key part of vibrant communities centered around education of working professionals in areas such as analytics, finance, human resource management, marketing, and supply chain. This includes developing and implementing plans with faculty Graduate Program Directors, managing student enrollment and retention, and coordinating with faculty and staff across the school and university to ensure the success of students and programs.

The Assistant Director provides vital support to the specialty MS graduate programs, partnering to engage in programmatic efforts to develop and improve student outcomes. The position will assist in admission and yield events and operations, scheduling courses, new student onboarding and orientation, co-curricular programming, and be a front-line for addressing student questions, resolving registration, scholarship, enrollment, degree completion and other first-line advising issues. In addition, the assitant director conducts research and provides other assistance to improve, market, and promote the programs.

Responsibilities may also include advising dual-degree students such as those completing the MBA and a specialty master's program.

Responsibilities include:

• Meet 1:1 and in small groups with prospective students, answering program related questions

• Meet with students for advising consultations at the start of and during their program. Block weekly time periods to complete student advising meetings (offering times that work with student availability)

• Review degree progress and confirm completion plans

• Develop and implement plans for the specialty MS degree programs

• Manage student enrollment and retention for the programs

• Develop and implement a student orientation program

• Develop Community and Professional engagement opportunities that take place during evening course break time (common hour).

• Facilitate a relationship with Graduate Program Directors (Master's and Executive Programs) to ensure the success of the programs

• Develop and manage the budget for the programs

• Market and promote the programs to prospective students

• Troubleshoot application issues with enrollment management operations

• Review applications for admission and apply criteria to make decisions

• Facilitate a strong working relationship with Graduate Program Directors (Master's and Executive Programs). Partner with program directors to waive program requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in business administration or a related field preferred

• 3+ years of experience in program management or a related field

• Our graduate courses take place during evening hours. The Assistant Director will be available to work alternative hours (i.e., delayed start time) to facilitate student programming.

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

None

Computer Skills

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Adept user of Internet, e-mail and other office automation systems.

Ability to learn LOCUS student information system and other university based software

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions Irregular Hours Open Date 03/21/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.