Assistant Director, Doctoral Program Operations

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk University in Boston, MA seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Operations to lead doctoral program administration within the College of Arts & Sciences, with primary responsibility for admissions, accreditation, student records, and program coordination.

The role collaborates with faculty and academic leadership to support clinical training processes, student progression, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant administrative experience in higher education.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-phase academic processes with independence.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions cycle in partnership with Graduate Admissions office.
• Support accreditation processes, annual reports, and site visit logistics.
• Maintain student records, program data, and tracking systems for accuracy.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for new doctoral cohorts.
• Develop and manage communications for students, faculty, and alumni.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Suffolk University in Boston, MA seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Operations to lead doctoral program administration within the College of Arts & Sciences, with primary responsibility for admissions, accreditation, student records, and program coordination.

The role collaborates with faculty and academic leadership to support clinical training processes, student progression, and community engagement.