Assistant Director - Program Development

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking an Assistant Director, Program Development to help design and prioritize graduate education initiatives. You will work with department chairs, graduate associates, and program directors to develop new master's and doctoral programs across Northeastern’s campuses, aligning initiatives with enrollment and teaching goals.

You will analyze enrollment trends, engage employers, and collaborate with the Innovation Planning and Development group to explore market

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience with academic and administrative projects.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Organize and interpret data on enrollment trends, student interests, and employer needs across campuses.
• Develop new master’s and doctoral programs with faculty and program directors.
• Support roll-out of college programs across multiple campuses.
• Ensure governance, accreditation, and licensure compliance for new programs.
• Collaborate with the Dean's Office, Central Enrollment Management, and industry partners to shape market-relevant offerings.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

About the OpportunityJob SummaryThe Assistant Director, Program Development supports the Associate Dean for Graduate Education in developing a portfolio of academic programs that meet the college's goals of delivering high-quality programs with strong enrollment. This role supports the development of traditional and non-traditional educational products by college departments and academic units for rollout across Northeastern’s campuses, working to create programs and educational products that satisfy prospective student demand while leveraging current and emerging areas of faculty teaching expertise. The Assistant Director develops programs aligned with the college's enrollment and teaching goals, the college's teaching expertise and capacity, and the needs of graduates' employers.The Assistant Director works with the Dean's Office to understand the college's enrollment goals and programmatic priorities, and with Central Enrollment Management to understand enrollment trends and opportunities. This role also engages directly with employers to understand hiring needs, organizes marketing and survey data related to new program development, and partners with the Innovation Planning and Development group to explore job market and technology trends and conduct market research. The Assistant Director collaborates with the Experiential Digital Global Education group on online program development.Working closely with department chairs, graduate associate chairs, and program directors, the Assistant Director develops new master's and doctoral programs that help the college achieve its strategic goals. This includes identifying programming opportunities, connecting faculty in emerging areas, and facilitating discussions among collaborators to support curriculum development and program proposals. The Assistant Director ensures new programs comply with governance, accreditation, and licensure guidelines, and collaborates with counterparts in other colleges to develop interdisciplinary programs.The Assistant Director also works with network campuses, the Dean's Office, and Central Enrollment Management to understand priorities and opportunities for program development across the network, identifying opportunities to roll out existing programs and partnering with department chairs, graduate associate chairs, and program directors to develop them. Additionally, this role works to develop non-traditional educational products, including those involving industry partners, that support the college's enrollment goals, engaging with employers to identify areas of interest and facilitating discussions with academic leadership to develop employer-focused educational modules and badges.Key Responsibilities & AccountabilitiesOrganize and understand data about enrollment trends, student program interests, and employer hiring needs across campusesDevelop new master's and doctoral programs that help the college achieve these goals by working with department chairs, graduate associate chairs, and program directorsUnderstand and develop opportunities to roll out college programs across campusesSupport development of non-traditional educational products, including non-credit classes, programs, pathways, modules, and badgesSupport opportunities for students to take cross-college classesSupport online program development and online program offerings in coordination with Experiential Digital Global EducationAssist Associate Director of Graduate Education in all program development activities, communication, and coordinationEnsure governance, accreditation, and licensure complianceMinimum QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree (or equivalent)Minimum of 3–5 years of experience with academic and administrative projects, preferably in higher education and with adult learners or in a high customer service environmentStrong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to quality, including the ability to consistently produce high-quality work under tight deadlinesEffective interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skillsStrong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret market research, enrollment data, and trends to inform program development decisionsAbility to balance multiple demands from demanding constituencies and navigate ambiguity to drive projects forward independentlyAbility to function effectively as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, with flexibility and initiative to navigate shifting prioritiesAbility to work across the organization with a wide spectrum of individuals that includes students, faculty, academic managers, program office personnel, and DeansResponsive to feedback and committed to continuous improvementPreferredMaster's degreeExperience with academic coordinationFamiliarity with academic governance, accreditation, and program approval processesRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterPosition TypeAcademic AdministrationAdditional InformationNortheastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Compensation Grade/Pay Type:108SExpected Hiring Range:$60,315.00 - $85,192.50With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.