Assistant Director Graduate Programs College of Business

Join the Pirate Nation! East Carolina University ( ECU) is a Carnegie Doctoral University with high research activity. We are also a teaching institution that is renowned for academic excellence. As an R2 university we make a significant investment in faculty research by providing support related to travel, technology, research databases, and development. We are one of the largest universities in North Carolina with almost 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Our main campus is in downtown Greenville, which is a rapidly expanding city and the predominant health, entertainment, financial, and educational hub of the eastern North Carolina region. In addition, many of our students come from rural communities with their own set of challenges and perspectives.

The College of Business ( COB) has been AACSB accredited for over 40 years. We offer BSBA, MBA, and MSA degrees and our School of Hospitality Management offers both a BS in Hospitality Management and an MS in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality. Additionally, the Miller School of Entrepreneurship offers a BS in Entrepreneurship. We are one of the largest Colleges of Business in the state with approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. To date, the COB has approximately 150 faculty members of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of research, teaching, and application of knowledge. A strategic goal of the college is to create an environment where the faculty, staff, and students can thrive and be personally and professionally respected. The Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School promotes a collegial and stimulating environment that encourages intellectual collaboration and professional development through education, research, creative activities, and service.

The Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business is a leader in graduate business education. We offer flexible and customized degree and certification programs, along with innovative cocurricular and extracurricular programs to meet the needs of today's learners. The Graduate Programs Office is within the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business and is responsible to the Director of Graduate Programs and the Associate Dean of the College of Business for the administration of the College's graduate degree programs within the College of Business. We currently enroll approximately 800 MBA and 85 MSA students in our programs.

The Assistant Director is an integral part of the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business team and is responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of effective academic advising, recruitment, and retention programs for the Arthur School and the College of Business.

This position performs the following duties:

Student Advising (30%): The Assistant Director provides front line support for advising and assisting with class scheduling for current and entering graduate business students. These duties include monitoring student progress towards graduation, keeping current students informed concerning program activities and requirements and other general student contact.

Student Recruitment and Retention (20%): The Assistant Director assists with student recruitment and retention actives including responding to inquiries, planning and participation in graduate fairs and similar activities, relationship management and other activities as appropriate. Some travel is required.

Event Planning (10%): The Assistant Director assists with the preparation and execution of events related to our core strategic initiatives including, but not limited to, our Immersive MBA program, our Emerging Leader Experience, our Arthur Teaching Fellows, our Leaders in Residence Program, and our Entrepreneurship through Acquisition for Transitioning Military Personnel Pathway.

Program Monitoring and Evaluation (10%): The Assistant Director assists with the preparation, evaluation, and dissemination of data pertaining to the program, including preparation of reports, statistical analysis, and interpretation of survey instruments. These reports are an essential aspect of program evaluation and our continuous improvement process.

Student Development (10%): The Assistant Director assists with the planning and execution of student development programs and activities that are academic or co-curricular in nature.

Communications (10%): The Assistant Director takes a comprehensive approach to communicating with various stakeholders. This includes establishing and maintaining program contact and tracking alumni.

Other Duties as Assigned (10%): The Assistant Director participates in various graduate student life activities and represents the College of Business on appropriate College and University committees.

Contingent upon availability of funding

The Assistant Director must have a master's degree in a closely related discipline (counseling, adult education, educational leadership, business administration, public administration, psychology, or higher education administration) with a minimum of three (3) years counseling and/or advising and program development experience.

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East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Ms. Robin Ashley, Search Committee Chair, Arthur Graduate School of Business, Mail Stop 503, College of Business, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, if applicant is selected for interview an original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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