Executive Director, Undergraduate Business Programs

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Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Business Programs, the Executive Director, UG Business Programs, will participate in and be responsible for the administration of academic advising and other academic services for undergraduate business students and students seeking to transfer into the Miami Herbert Business School (MHBS). This role will encompass data analytics and reporting, strategy and innovation, talent management, and compliance with university and federal guidelines.

Core Job Functions     

Supports the Assistant Dean in the design, implementation, documentation, measurement, and enhancement of academic advising and related processes. Works closely with MHBS Vice Dean of Programs, Associate Dean of Programs, Department Chairs, Faculty and Senior Program staff to help create and implement strategies for student success. Recruits, mentors, supervises, and evaluates subordinate staff members to ensure professional growth

and performance.

Collects and organizes facts and data (including external benchmarking), performs analyses, and prepares reports. Serves as liaison, when needed, to other University of Miami College and Schools, external agencies and organizations to further program goals and objectives. Interprets and shares the impact of federal and state legislation on institutional programs; ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Manages a caseload of undergraduate students, ensuring personalized attention and support based on the needs of the advising team.

Qualifications  

Education:

Master’s Degree in relevant field required.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Proven leadership and talent management acumen to coach and guide a diverse team of professionals, and strong presentation, administrative and organizational skills.

• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

• Knowledge of business and management principles

• Extraordinary student focus; spirit of enthusiasm, energy and dedication; strong active listening skills and outstanding customer service mindset.

• Exemplary written and oral communication.

• Exemplary interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team leadership and engagement, creative problem solving, strategy, innovation and conflict resolution. Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

• High level of intrinsic motivation, work ethic, integrity, follow through and productivity, working with minimal to no supervision.

• Ability to learn quickly and the drive to grow constantly, and good and sound judgment in matters of University policy and procedures.

• Strong adaptability to changing technical environment and strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft (Canelink), Navigate, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Department Specific Functions

Leadership, Talent Management and Engagement

• Lead and oversee the undergraduate business programs advising department, providing visionary leadership, setting goals and objectives for the department in alignment with the university's mission and values and ensuring efficient operation and delivery of high-quality services.

• Manage a team of undergraduate advisors, providing supervision, guidan