Program Lead, Weekend MBA & PhD Initiatives

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, seeks an Assistant Director for Working Professional Programs to lead operational delivery for the Weekend Executive MBA, MSQM Online, and PhD programs within Fuqua School of Business. You will partner with senior leadership to implement academic and co-curricular initiatives and ensure exceptional student service from admission through graduation.

The role requires experience in program management, strong communication, and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Masters in higher education administration, international studies or a business discipline preferred.
• Three years’ experience in personnel, college or university administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational delivery for programs within Fuqua's Working Professional Programs and PhD Programs.
• Coordinate with senior leadership to design and implement academic and co-curricular initiatives.
• Design and implement orientation programs and events to build cohorts and engagement.
• Manage budgetary aspects of projects and events within assigned area.
• Oversee admissions, matriculation and program progression activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

CRM systems

Slate

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Masters degree

Tools

Slate

CRM systems

Job description

Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, seeks an Assistant Director for Working Professional Programs to lead operational delivery for the Weekend Executive MBA, MSQM Online, and PhD programs within Fuqua School of Business. You will partner with senior leadership to implement academic and co-curricular initiatives and ensure exceptional student service from admission through graduation.

The role requires experience in program management, strong communication, and organizational