Assistant Director, Graduate Academic Services

The Assistant Director, Graduate Academic Services, is responsible for the daily operations of graduate degrees, certificate, and other programs. This includes program administration, academic advising, and student services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or education with significant industry experience.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in a business or educational environment.
• Previous program management expertise.
• Previous experience working with students in an advising or counseling setting.
• Previous experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to work remotely successfully and to collaborate effectively with remote colleagues.
• Ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to appropriately prioritize tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential; must be able to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds from the general public, all levels of the College, and the business community.
• Able to work sensitively with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with frequent deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects.
• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Sharepoint, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
• Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
• Additional Benefits: Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.