Graduate Programs Strategy & Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness & life

Retirement plan

Commuting benefits

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston, MA, seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Programs to lead strategic planning for graduate programs (MS, PlusOne, PhD), advise students, and coordinate admissions and data management.

The role oversees course scheduling, orientation and events, and collaboration with faculty and college. It follows a hybrid schedule with three days on site and two remote, requiring strong project management and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum four years experience in academic/admin projects in higher education or high customer-service environments.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic program operations, policy management, and graduate recruitment activities.
• Coordinate course scheduling, catalog changes, and five-year teaching plans.
• Manage student data, admissions processes, and program onboarding events.
• Collaborate with faculty and college partners to develop new MS programs and concentrations.
• Serve as primary contact for MS/PhD questions and provide TA workload guidance.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston, MA, seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Programs to lead strategic planning for graduate programs (MS, PlusOne, PhD), advise students, and coordinate admissions and data management.

The role oversees course scheduling, orientation and events, and collaboration with faculty and college. It follows a hybrid schedule with three days on site and two remote, requiring strong project management and communication.