Hybrid Director of Graduate Studies & Online Programs

Lasell University; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work options

Tuition benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Lasell University seeks a forward-thinking leader to serve as Director of Graduate Studies and Online Programs. You will provide strategic leadership for graduate and online bachelor’s programs within the Division of Workforce Development and Graduate Studies, shaping growth and ensuring academic excellence.

Reporting to the Vice President of Workforce Development and Graduate Studies, you will drive program development, enrollment growth, and accreditation efforts while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required in a relevant field.
• 7–10+ years in higher education with leadership experience in graduate education.
• Experience with online and hybrid education and academic programs.
• Proven ability to lead program development, curriculum oversight, and faculty leadership.
• Strong communication and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic expansion of graduate and online programs aligned with labor market demand.
• Conduct labor market analysis and competitive benchmarking to inform program development.
• Partner with enrollment, marketing, and academic operations to set growth targets.
• Supervise program chairs, directors, and faculty across disciplines.
• Guide curriculum development, program quality, and enrollment performance.
• Support accreditation efforts and ongoing program improvement.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Change management

Labor market awareness

Online & hybrid program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Terminal degree (Ph.D./Ed.D.) in a relevant field

7–10+ years in higher education leadership

Tools

Labor market analytics tools

Job description

Lasell University seeks a forward-thinking leader to serve as Director of Graduate Studies and Online Programs. You will provide strategic leadership for graduate and online bachelor’s programs within the Division of Workforce Development and Graduate Studies, shaping growth and ensuring academic excellence.

Reporting to the Vice President of Workforce Development and Graduate Studies, you will drive program development, enrollment growth, and accreditation efforts while collaborating with