Assistant Director 3 (Full Time, Temporary) , Academic Business Programs - Rohrer College of Business

Rowan University; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ is seeking an Assistant Director 3 for Academic Business Programs in the Rohrer College of Business. This full-time, temporary role focuses on admissions operations, graduate program growth, and student lifecycle management, balancing strategy with day-to-day operations.

You will collaborate with university resources to plan recruitment, develop data dashboards, and support AACSB/ABET accreditation efforts, while guiding communications and enrollment strategies

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or related field.
• 3–5 years in a higher-education academic environment with at least two years in a business school setting.
• Experience in strategic planning, data gathering and analytics; AACSB accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for admissions operations, especially for graduate programs.
• Manage and refine operational systems and student lifecycle workflows.
• Direct graduate recruitment communications and onboarding planning with university resources.
• Plan and analyze strategic projects on enrollment growth, academic innovation, and student success.
• Develop data reporting dashboards and analytics to forecast enrollment and track progression.

Skills

Campus management

Email marketing

Data analytics

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in business

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 • 856-256-4000

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Assistant Director 3 (Full Time, Temporary) , Academic Business Programs - Rohrer College of Business

Job no: 501932
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

Description and Duties

The Assistant Director plays a key role in driving the growth, efficiency, and quality of Rohrer College of Business academic programs. The role balances strategic thinking, operations, data analysis, and collaborative innovation to help optimize the student lifecycle from recruitment through graduation. This is a full time, temporary position contingent on available funding.

• Provide guidance for admissions operations, with an emphasis on graduate business programs, including the review process, communications strategy, pipeline management, and coordination with the Office of Graduate Admissions.
• Manage and refine operational systems and student lifecycle workflows.
• Direct graduate recruitment communications, new student onboarding, and information session planning in collaboration with relevant university resources.
• Planning and analysis of strategic projects related to enrollment growth, academic innovation, and student success.
• Work with relevant university resources on further development of data reporting dashboards and analytics to forecast enrollment, track student progression, inform course scheduling, and evaluate outreach and retention strategies.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support new program development, curriculum improvements, and accreditation efforts.
• Oversee data collection and conduct analysis to support key aspects of AACSB and ABET accreditation.
• Maintain and oversee content strategy for business academic programs website, handbooks, and internal guides to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability for both students and staff. Collaborate with college or university marketing communications resources.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in business or related field.

• Experience: 3-5 years in a higher-education academic environment with at least two years in a business school setting. Experience advising students on curriculum options to best meet students’ career and professional development objectives. Experience in strategic planning, data gathering and analytics is preferred. Experience working in an AACSB accredited business school is preferred.

• Skills: Proficiency in systems, tools, and software such as campus management for advising, email marketing, and data analytics. Strong customer service, interpersonal, and relationship building skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Google suite, and social media.

Salary & Benefits

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 22 ($69,373 Min to $79,781), with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

For internal applicants, salary is determined per the Pay Adjustment formula (NJAC 4A:3-4.9 & 4.10).

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Notes

• This is a full-time, temporary appointment currently approved through June 30, 2027. Reappointment beyond this term is subject to the renewal or availability of special funding as well as satisfactory job performance and program needs. Position elimination could also occur should funding change prior to the projected end date.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., as the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

• All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

• Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

Advertised: Nov 5 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 14 2026 11:55 PM Eastern Standard Time

Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz,Administrative Assistant,[e-mail], 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here .

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