Assistant Director Executive MBA and MSQM Online Programs, Fuqua School of Business

Duke University:

 

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

 

 

Executive MBA & MSQM ONLINE Programs

The Fuqua School of Business

Duke University

 

 

 

 

Assistant Director

Executive MBA and MSQM Online Programs

 

 

Overview

The Assistant Director of Executive MBA & MSQM Online Programs will work as a project team leader or co-leader, providing operational direction for programs within the Fuqua School’s portfolio of Executive MBA & MSQM Online Programs (The Duke MBA—Weekend Executive, The Duke MBA—Global Executive, MSQM: Business Analytics, MSQM: Health Analytics and Accelerated MSQM: Business Analytics (collectively the Working Professionals Programs Team). Working under the direction of Working Professional Programs senior leadership (Deans and Directors), the Assistant Director will help design and direct program events and activities that comprise Fuqua’s Executive MBA & MSQM programs, apart from specific course content delivered by faculty. Assistant Directors supervise all aspects of program delivery in support of teaching faculty and students, from the time of matriculation through graduation. 

 

Specific Responsibilities

 

Strategic Direction

The Assistant Director, Executive MBA and MSQM Programs, continuously seeks ways to improve Fuqua’s portfolio of Executive MBA & MSQM programs by suggesting and implementing new processes, procedures, tools and resources and initiating new and improved programming events.

Tactical Implementation

Executive MBA & MSQM Programs Assistant Director works in conjunction with all members of the Working Professionals programs team and other departments within Fuqua to ensure the successful implementation of Fuqua’s Executive MBA & MSQM Programs, consistent with the strategies outlined by Fuqua’s senior leadership. In the tactical implementation of their responsibilities, the Assistant Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their assigned program and works closely with other team members in executing all aspects of their work. Assistant Director responsibilities will include some of the following, depending upon an Assistant Director’s specific assignment.

Examples of tasks and responsibilities:

 

The Assistant Director is responsible for the tactical implementation of his/her primary assigned programs, along with continuous improvement of program operations. 

 

              Examples:

• Ensure a smooth transition between admitted applicants and matriculation.
• Maintain a physical presence when the students are in residence.
• Monitor the flow of information within the program.
• Manage interactions with meeting planners to ensure all logistics are scheduled appropriately.
• Develop contingency plans for on-site changes and crises.
• Create short-and long-term scheduling plans for the program.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with student leaders. Oversee elections of class representatives, judicial board representatives, and other elected student leadership positions.                             

 

Working in conjunction with Fuqua’s senior leadership, Working Professional programs leadership, and Regional Directors of Fuqua’s globally distributed teams, plans all program activities in each residency location.

 

Design and implement orientation programs with a focus on successfully orienting students to The Duke MBA/MSQM environment, building strong cohorts and teams for the completion of program work, and creating a strong attachment to Duke University and The Fuqua School of Business. This individual will focus more on strategic program delivery and problem solving vs. innovation, with a keen eye toward Continuous Quality Improvement. 

Work closely with faculty members to design and deliver 10-12 global immersion experiences while on residency, if applicable.

Design and implement team building and team changeover events.

Help design and implement graduations and related celebrations.

Design and implement part