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Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Executive Director, MBA Programs role at Kennesaw State University Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Location Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary Responsible for the strategic direction of all administrative and academic operations of Kennesaw State University's nationally ranked master's programs. Responsible for the growth and expansion of the programs, including strategic planning, recruitment and admissions, program coordination, and ensuring student and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborates closely with faculty, staff, administrators, and industry leaders to maintain academic excellence, enhances program visibility, and optimizes student experience. Develops and advances the mission and vision for KSU MBA Programs and creates strategies and tactics for achieving goals that align with the University and College R2 priorities. Designs and assigns program initiatives to manage and grow the programs, to drive student enrollment and student success while supporting the revenue generation goals of the college. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the vision, direction, goals, and decisions for program compliance that supports the university's strategic plan, the college's priorities, program rankings and student satisfaction Designs and assigns program initiatives to manage and grow the programs that drives student enrollment and success and supports department revenue generation goals Develops and implements a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy for the programs Creates, collects, and analyzes internal, syndicated, and proprietary data that benchmarks the programs with comparative and aspirational sets and develops initiatives for program growth Tracks, analyzes, and reports student data for reporting and strategic decision making Oversees academic support services and experiential learning development to ensure student success and career readiness Collaborates with faculty to ensure the program's curriculum remains up-to-date and relevant to the needs of executive-level professionals Acts as the primary liaison between GaWeb MBA organization and KSU to support student information security, timely recording of student information and grades, and the proper billing for student enrollment Provides support, recommendations and/or resolutions for student, faculty and other issues and/or concerns (overrides, complaints, grade appeals, classroom equipment, processes, etc.) Responsible for the supervision, performance management and timekeeping of assigned staff cultivating a high-performing team focused on collaboration, innovation, and student-centered service Conducts and seeks out additional university and other resources for student academic advising and career counseling services Designs and implements student success programs focused on leadership, career readiness, and professional growth Plans and executes professional development events, including industry panels, networking sessions, and alumni mentorships Responsible for creating, managing, and reporting of program budget for state revenue generation to meet the college's priorities Serves as a visible leader for the programs, both internally and externally, and act as an advocate for the program in the local and national community by engaging with companies and partners Represents MBA programs at recruitment fairs, corporate engagements, and conferences to promote visibility and reputation Fosters alumni engagement initiatives such as networking events, reunions, and advisory board meetings Gathers feedback from students, alumni, and employers to refine and improve professional development initiatives, ensuring relevance and impact Manages program budget and resources, collaborating with faculty to ensure efficient use of funds and adherence to financial guidelines Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Other Required Qualifications Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license Required Experience Eight (8) years of related work experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business Administration or related field Preferred Experience Previous experience in higher education Experience managing staff Experience working with graduate students and with graduate programs Experience developing and executing strategic enrollment plans Experience conducting curriculum reviews Abilities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Able to attract, motivate, and retain a committed team with business development and ongoing customer satisfaction responsibilities Able to collaborate, foster, and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to enhance the programs Able to provide student experience that leads to quality education, satisfaction, and increased RPG Able to speak at new student recruitment and enrollment management, info-sessions, and orientation Builds and maintains relationships with corporate partners, alumni, and advisory boards to enhance program offerings and career opportunities Develops semester course schedules that balances needs and resources Able to maintain the regulatory requirements for the programs and improve external national rankings Ensures consistency in the admissions processes Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines Skills Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, presentation, management, and decision-making skills Self-directed and demonstrated personal initiative Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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