Director of Executive MBA Programs 116793
Director of Executive MBA Programs 116793
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Job Description
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is seeking an experience and savvy higher education professional for the role of Director of the Executive MBA Programs(EMBA). This positionis a highly visible and impactful role within Carey Business School. The Director is responsible for the overall success and strategic direction of the EMBA program ensuring an exceptional student experience and fostering strong relationships with faculty students alumni and industry partners. The Director will collaborate closely with the Faculty Academic Program Director (APD) on curriculum development program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will also coordinate activities with Admissions Experiential Learning Marketing and Career & Life Design.
The Director will manage the program budget effectively ensuring resources are allocated strategically to support program goals. They will proactively stay abreast of industry trends best practices and emerging technologies relevant to executive education. The Director will supervise EMBA Programs staff including an Assistant Director of EMBA Advising and an Assistant Director of EMBA Student Experience (TBD).
This is a hybrid position is based at Carey Business Schools Washington DC location with regular travel to the Baltimore Harbor East location some occasional international travel might be needed.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Program Management
- Lead the strategic planning and for the Executive MBA program collaborating closely with the EMBA Academic Program Director (APD) and other key stakeholders.
- Oversee the annual review process utilizing assessment tools to track progress identify areas for improvement and benchmark against competitor programs.
- Collaborate with the APD to evaluate and enhance the curriculum ensuring its relevance innovation and alignment with industry trends.
- Effectively communicate program updates assessment findings and benchmarking results to faculty staff and Carey leadership.
- Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing & Communications to promote the EMBA program highlighting its unique features and value proposition.
- In coordination with the APD provide strategic insight to school leadership on the future direction of the program.
Programming
- Develop and implement innovative cocurricular offerings both inperson and virtual in collaboration with Career & Life Design Employer Relations and Experiential Learning.
- Oversee the EMBA program budget ensuring resources are allocated strategically to support program objectives.
- Provide comprehensive support to students collaborating effectively with various departments to address their academic and professional development needs.
- Work closely with the APD and Academics team on strategic planning new program development and strategic initiatives.
- Serve as a key ambassador for the EMBA program actively participating in admissions events and student recruitment activities.
Student Support Leadership
- Oversee the recruitment hiring and onboarding of new EMBA program staff ensuring a strong team culture and shared vision.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for professional development.
- Mentor and coach staff members supporting their growth and empowering them to excel in their roles.
- Delegate effectively ensuring clear expectations providing necessary resources and fostering a sense of ownership.
- Address staff concerns promptly and professionally fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
- Collaborate with the APD Senior Director of Academics and other relevant stakeholders to resolve complex advising and academic issues.
- Develop implement and assess advising interventions and programming to address factors that influence student persistence and degree completion.
- Run student status reports every semester to identify stopout students and take appropriate action including contacting the student and alerting the advisor.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Serve on schoolwide committees and attend major campus events (i.e. graduation summer intensive Career Development events etc. as needed.
- Provide support to other programs as needed.
- Other duties as needed.
Special Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Possesses crosscultural competence and the ability to work effectively with diverse faculty students and stakeholders from around the world.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity equity inclusion and belonging by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all students and staff.
- Exhibits a deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by graduate students with the ability to address their academic and career aspirations effectively.
- Proven ability to oversee all aspects of an academic program including curriculum development program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with faculty staff students alumni and industry partners.
- Capable of analyzing complex situations identifying solutions and making sound judgments independently.
- Effectively leads and motivates a team of professionals providing guidance mentorship and opportunities for growth.
- Knowledge of budget development financial management and resource allocation within a program context.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines ensuring timely completion and efficient resource utilization.
- Proactive in staying abreast of industry trends best practices and emerging technologies relevant to executive education.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to deliver engaging presentations and facilitate productive meetings.
- Proficient in using technology to enhance program management communication and data analysis (e.g. MS Office Suite learning management systems).
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters or Ph.D. in education or specific field related to program.
- Five years experience in all aspects of academic program administration. Supervisory experience preferred.
- Additional experience may substitute for education to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- An MBA or an Advanced Degree (Master or Ph.D. in Higher Education Student Affairs or related field.
- Experience working with business school students preferably with executive MBA students.
- Academic advising student affairs or academic program management experience.
- Experience working with high profile hightouch academic programs.
Classified Title: Academic Program Manager
Job Posting Title (Working Title):Director of Executive MBA Programs
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $64600 $113300 Annually $100000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: MondayFriday with occasional evenings and weekends to support program needs
Exempt Status:Exempt
Location:Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: Academic Administration
Personnel area: Carey Business School
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
