Administrative Director of Graduate Programs

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Greensboro is seeking an Administrative Director of Graduate Programs to lead the operational and administrative functions of its graduate programs within the Bryan School of Business and Economics.

The role works with academic leadership and the Graduate Programs Office to foster graduate student success, program effectiveness, and strategic initiatives across admissions, enrollment, scheduling, and reporting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate course scheduling and monitor enrollment data.
• Manage MBA rankings, benchmarking, accreditation, and internal and external survey reporting activities.
• Advise MBA and related certificate students; work with undergraduate advisors to advise accelerated masters students.
• 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.
• Organize orientation and basecamp programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Staff management

Collaboration

Tools

Banner Student systems

Slate

Degree Works

Job description

Administrative Director of Graduate Programs

Position Information

Position Number

Position Number 014368

Functional Title

Functional Title Administrative Director of Graduate Programs

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Position Eclass

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 we work and the communities in which we 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

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

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

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.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $73,000 - $77,000

Org #-Department

Org #-Department MBA Office - 11808

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/30/2026

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date 10/07/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 40%

Key Responsibility

Graduate Programs Office

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

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 35%

Key Responsibility

Program Administration

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

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10%

Key Responsibility

Budgeting and Resource Management

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

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10%

Key Responsibility

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

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5%

Key Responsibility

Rankings, Assessment and Surveys

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

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort

Work Environment Inside - C

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
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  • UNC School System Job Board
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  • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
  • Other
• If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

  (Open Ended Question)