Position Title:

Associate Director, Executive MBA Programs

Position Type:

Regular

Hiring Range:

$33.94 - $35.00 / hour; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

A.   POSITION PURPOSE
 

The Associate Director of MBA Programs works as part of the Graduate Business Programs Office team and has primary responsibility for the Executive MBA Program and advise and support of MBA Programs. This position is responsible for the implementation of academic and co-curricular activities from the time an applicant accepts an offer of admission through the student’s tenure at The Leavey School of Business. The Associate Director will oversee academic advising, implement academic policy, and represent Santa Clara University to the graduate business student population as well as community organizations and vendors. This position reports to the Sr. Director of MBA Programs.
 

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Policy and Procedure 

• Serve as primary contact in the Graduate Business Programs office for the Executive MBA Program.  

• Work with and provide feedback to Senior Management and Faculty Directors to develop and implement program initiatives and enhancements.
   

Graduate Business Programs Support 

• Maintain and update detailed procedures and timelines for the operation of the EMBA Program. 

• Update and implement effective and efficient procedures as they relate to students’ academic records. 

• Identify areas in which Academic Support can improve its services to students. 

• Oversee timely processing of academic requests and quarterly academic tasks (graduation petitions and posting of degrees, grade updates, record updates). 

• Work with faculty program directors, Senior Director and Senior Assistant Dean to develop annual program schedules and make program recommendations. 

• Serve as primary liaison to the Office of the Registrar, Bursar’s Office, Financial Aid, IT, Event Planning/Commencement Office, Graduate Records Offices and Leavey School of Business departments for the EMBA Program. 

• Participate in GBP, LSB & SCU events as program representative. 

• Provide budget and financial information for Executive MBA program 

• Recommend changes and improvements for the EMBA student portion of the GBP website.

• Develop and implement strategies that celebrate student academic success. 

• Ensure that the Graduate Bulletin is updated.
   

Advising 

• Support  a comprehensive orientation program to create a smooth and informative program start with the Sr. Director. 

• Provide academic direction and guidance throughout the program for - EMBA students. 

• Manage the coordination of grades to assure timely response from faculty and entry by Student Records. Monitor grades to identify any problem areas and address academic standing situations. 

• Educate and guide new and current students on program curriculum, academic and administrative policies and procedures. 

• Update and implement programs and processes related to academic success and academic standing.  

• In consultation with MBA students, plan and coordinate opportunities and activities that are consistent with each program and population. 

• Ensure compliance with University policies – Campus Save Act, Title IX, Health Insurance. 

• Participate in the coordination of new Academic Support and Records Initiatives.
   

Student Engagement 

• Collaborate with Graduate Business Career Management to develop and implement career related programming. 

• Provide quarterly analysis of all Student Life activities and projections for upcoming activities. d. Work with the Sr. Assistant Dean and Sr. Director MBA to implement Student Life initiatives consistent with LSB and the University’s Strategic Plans. 

• Work with LSB Alumni staff on developing alumni events for Executive MBA Degree alumni. 

• Collaborate with GBP Staff to implement an integrated Student Life plan/model.