The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is hiring a Master’s Programs Assistant Director for the Lubar College of Business. This role provides management and direct oversight of a comprehensive array of student-centered services for all Master’s Programs. You will be responsible for academic advising, program administration, and strategic initiatives to strengthen core programs at the Masters level.
What You'll Do
- Provide management and direct oversight of student-centered services for Master’s Programs.
- Perform academic advising and mentoring, monitor progress towards the degree, and manage course/program enrollment and assessment.
- Organize graduate student events and coordinate the department’s admission of graduate business students.
- Advise, coach, and guide admitted Graduate Business students through Lubar’s array of courses leading to a graduate degree.
- Foster and support key initiatives and processes for marketing and recruitment activities of master’s students.
- Build a strong work culture in the master’s office to achieve performance standards and accountability.
- Plan and oversee events and activities for master’s programs.
- Support the preparation of AACSB documentation.
- Supervise, train, and coach student worker(s) associated with the Master’s program.
- Assist stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements.
- Manage degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation.
- Lead the development and implementation of academic program initiatives.
- Serve as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships.
- Identify, propose, and implement new or revised unit operational policies and procedures.
- Evaluate existing academic program strategy and make recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement.
- May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree
- Experience with admissions and student advising in higher education
- Experience supervising professional staff
Nice to Have
- Experience managing enrollment and student retention initiatives
- Experience collaborating with faculty members to develop and enhance academic programs
- Collaborated on development of graduate programs communications and brand messaging
- Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
Team & Environment
This position reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the Lubar College of Business.
Benefits & Compensation
- Starting salary is $75,000. Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.
