Assistant Director, Graduate Business Programs

University of Miami; Coral Gables, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami invites applications for an Assistant Director, Graduate Programs, to oversee enrollment for a portfolio of graduate business programs. You will work under the Associate Director of Admissions to recruit, admit and engage prospective students across multiple pathways.

Key duties include coordinating file reviews, interviewing applicants and ensuring smooth transitions for deposited students, while partnering with Program Directors, Advisors and the Career Advancement Team to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in higher education admissions is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to run database reports and analyze results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing applications and coordinating file reviews.
• Support interviews and file evaluation processes.
• Collaborate with Student Success to transition deposited applicants.
• Coordinate with Program Directors, Advisors and Career Advancement Team for service excellence.
• Provide administrative support: travel requests, accounts payable, supplier relations, and office management.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Publisher

Database reporting

Job description

Miami Business School (MBS) is a comprehensive business school, offering undergraduate business, full-time MBA, Executive MBA, MS, PhD and non-degree executive education programs. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Miami, the Business School is a major hub of international trade and commerce and acclaimed for the global orientation and diversity of its faculty, students, and curriculum. The school delivers programs at its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida as well as at other locations across the state and abroad.Miami Business School is currently seeking an Assistant Director, Graduate Programs, to oversee enrollment to a portfolio of graduate business programs. Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Admissions, the incumbent will be responsible for representing the University of Miami Business School in all facets of recruiting, admissions and engagement. The Assistant Director, Graduate Programs recruits qualified students for admission to the school in accordance with applicable internal and external policies and regulations. Moreover, the Assistant Director oversees the enrollment of target populations in programs offered by the institution.*This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.***CORE QUALIFICATIONS****Education:**A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.**Experience:**Minimum 3 years of relevant experience**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:**Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.Ability to understand and follow instructions.Ability to handle completing priorities and projects.Assist the Assistant Directors, and Associate Directors with processing applications and coordinating the file review procedure as well as assist with student application processes, including interviewing and file evaluation. Work with Student Success team to ensure successful transition of deposited graduate applicants.Interact and work with Program Directors and Advisors as well as the Career Advancement Team to ensure superior customer service to prospects, applicants, enrolled students and internal stakeholders.Provide administrative assistance with travel requests, accounts payable, supplier relationships, and other responsibilities associated with office management. Perform other duties as assigned and required.**Department Specific Qualifications****Education:**A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.**Experience:**Minimum 3 years of relevant experience**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:**Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make sound decisions related to job responsibilities.Demonstrated ability to run database reports without supervision and ability to analyze results.Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize workSuperior written, verbal communication and presentation skillsStrong knowledge of all Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Power Point and Publisher (preferred).Experience working with databases and data analysis is required. Experience with Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and handle multiple requests/responsibilities simultaneously.Experience in higher education admissions is strongly preferred.The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (\"UHealth\") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.