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HybridFull timeR-Position TitleDirector of Graduate Business ProgramsEmployee TypeRegularOffice/DepartmentGraduate Business ProgramsWork EnvironmentRemote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola - Loyola University Maryland.HybridPosition DutiesDirect overall operations, ongoing management, administrative support and continuous evaluation of the Professional's Master of Business Administration (PMBA), Emerging Leaders MBA (ELMBA), Master of Accounting (MAcc) and Graduate Certificate programs. Manage applicants through admission, yield activities and student commitment. Serve as direct point of contact for all PMBA, ELMBA, MAcc and Certificate students, faculty assigned to the program, university staff, and external agencies providing services to the programs. Helps to coordinate the Sellinger Alumni Mentor Program and other programming activities.Essential FunctionsThe Director of Graduate Business Programs provides overall operational management for several hundred students within the Sellinger School of Business and Management, including both the online and hybrid options and cohort programs. Responsibilities include Leading day-to-day operations for graduate business programs, overseeing admissions, enrollment, onboarding, student advising, retention initiatives, and orientation programs to drive student success and engagement. Developing and enhancing the graduate student experience through management of study tours, extracurricular programming, alumni mentoring, and student-focused services; recommending and implementing program improvements based on market trends and student feedback. Partnering with recruitment, faculty, Career Services, alumni, and cross-functional stakeholders to create internship, career development, and professional networking opportunities, including coordination of signature student engagement programs and events. Designing, administering, and analyzing student surveys and assessment initiatives to support accreditation requirements, program evaluation, strategic decision-making, marketing efforts, and continuous quality improvement. Providing leadership and operational oversight by managing staff recruitment, supervision, and performance; serving on the leadership team; and collaborating with faculty and administrators to ensure exceptional program delivery and a high-quality student experience.Physical/Environmental DemandsOffice environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.Physical/Environmental ExampleN/AAdditional InformationN/AEducation Bachelor's Degree RequiredMBA PreferredRequired Certifications/LicensuresWork Experience8-10 yearsDescribe Required Experience3 years of supervisory experienceDemonstrated experience in higher education, graduate business education, curriculum development, and program assessment.Proven success leading and developing teams, managing multiple priorities, and fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. Experience leveraging technology, data-informed decision-making, and emerging tools-including artificial intelligence (AI)-to enhance academic programs, student success, and operational effectiveness.Knowledge of current trends in graduate business education, including online and hybrid learning, workforce-aligned curriculum design, and innovation in teaching and learning. Commitment to supporting an inclusive learning environment and advancing the mission and values of a Catholic, Jesuit institution.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including public speaking and strategic relationship management.Demonstrated success in leading a team and in team building.Ability to manage multiple priorities and to delegate.Commitment to supporting an inclusive learning environment and advancing the mission and values of a Catholic, Jesuit institution.Final compensation offers are determined by a var