Director of Graduate Programs: Strategy, Funding & Growth

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Director of Graduate Programs in the Moody College of Communication. This senior leadership role oversees the Option III graduate programs, budget processes, and collaborations with departments and Athletics.

The incumbent will supervise staff, advise associate deans on financial matters, coordinate graduate admissions, funding allocations, and external reviews, and develop strategic plans to recruit and fund PhD students.

Qualifications

• Five years working for a college or university in admissions, curriculum development, student success, funding allocation, program assessment, or related areas.
• Prior experience with graduate admissions, curriculum, or program committees.
• Prior experience managing departmental external reviews.

Responsibilities

• Associate Dean Support Supervise Sr. Administrative Associate for Associate Dean support and Option III Graduate Program Coordinator.
• Serve as advisor to associate deans on financial and practical matters as needed.
• Provide leadership to Option III graduate programs and oversee their administrative functions.
• Manage and track annual budget, revenue, and expenditures.
• Oversee course scheduling and faculty appointments.
• Graduate Funding Support Develop and implement a strategic plan for recruiting and funding PhD students.
• Oversee application and awarding process of all endowments for graduate students.
• Forecast and allocate Moody graduate fellowships.
• Oversee tuition waiver allocation and policies.
• Coordinate with Senior Data Analyst on data requests pertaining to grad students.
• Manage departmental external reviews, including self-studies, reviewer reports, departmental responses, and biannual updates.
• Oversee and track OGS fellowships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graduate admissions

Curriculum development

Student success

Funding allocation

Program assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Master’s degree in communications or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Director of Graduate Programs in the Moody College of Communication. This senior leadership role oversees the Option III graduate programs, budget processes, and collaborations with departments and Athletics.

The incumbent will supervise staff, advise associate deans on financial matters, coordinate graduate admissions, funding allocations, and external reviews, and develop strategic plans to recruit and fund PhD students.