Director, Graduate Programs & Student Success (Hybrid)

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis seeks a Director to lead the CBS Graduate Academic Programs (CBS GAP), overseeing administration of degree-granting programs, outreach, recruitment, and student activities.

Reporting to the Executive Assistant Dean, you will supervise 2 FTE, manage budgets, collaborate with college leadership, and guide graduate education policy across campus. This position advances CBS GAP initiatives and campus-wide collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience identifying and implementing solutions for advising and recruitment needs for a multicultural student population within staffing, space and budgetary limitations.
• Experience using counseling and guidance techniques to provide comprehensive advising and counseling services, and to provide guidance to students in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Experience within an academic environment at a major research university, general curricular elements and structures (e.g., courses, units, prerequisites, majors and designated emphasis), and pedagogical approaches at the college and university level.
• Leadership and negotiation skills to interact/communicate effectively across a broad range of stakeholders, model professional behavior, facilitate conflict resolution, and manage complex academic and personnel situations in an independent manner.
• Data analysis and budget skills to allocate resources in student support and operational expenses.
• Ability to make timely and accurate progress, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of productivity in a high volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise CBS GAP staff and operations.
• Oversee graduate program administration and resources, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Provide advising and counseling to graduate students and applicants as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Data analysis

Budgeting

Counseling techniques

Advising

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of California - Davis seeks a Director to lead the CBS Graduate Academic Programs (CBS GAP), overseeing administration of degree-granting programs, outreach, recruitment, and student activities.

Reporting to the Executive Assistant Dean, you will supervise 2 FTE, manage budgets, collaborate with college leadership, and guide graduate education policy across campus. This position advances CBS GAP initiatives and campus-wide collaboration.