Graduate Programs Growth & Innovation Lead

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

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Assistant Director, Program Development to help design and rollout master’s and doctoral programs across campuses, collaborating with chairs, program directors, and enrollment management to align with workforce needs.

You will lead market research, develop non-traditional educational products, ensure governance and accreditation compliance, and partner with the Dean’s Office and Innovation Planning teams to grow the college’s program portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’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 environment.
• Strong 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 deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret market research, enrollment data, and trends to inform program development decisions.

Responsibilities

• Organize and understand data about enrollment trends, student program interests, and employer hiring needs across campuses.
• Develop new master’s and doctoral programs that help the college achieve these goals by working with department chairs, graduate associate chairs, and program directors.
• Understand and develop opportunities to roll out college programs across campuses.
• Support development of non-traditional educational products, including non-credit classes, programs, pathways, modules, and badges.
• Support opportunities for students to take cross-college classes.
• Support online program development and online program offerings in coordination with Experiential Digital Global Education.
• Assist Associate Director of Graduate Education in all program development activities, communication, and coordination.
• Ensure governance, accreditation, and licensure compliance.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Assistant Director, Program Development to help design and rollout master’s and doctoral programs across campuses, collaborating with chairs, program directors, and enrollment management to align with workforce needs.

You will lead market research, develop non-traditional educational products, ensure governance and accreditation compliance, and partner with the Dean’s Office and Innovation Planning teams to grow the college’s program portfolio.