Assistant Director, Specialty MS Degree Programs
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 28, 2024
Position Details
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:
Qualifications
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.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27821
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
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
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
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.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27821
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have 3+ years of experience in program management or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
