Director of Graduate Programs

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Position: DIRECTOR FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS
(School of Business)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Graduate Programs will serve as the administrative supervisor and coordinator of graduate programs within the School of Business and oversee all components of graduate education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the main program coordinator to be responsible for ADA/MsM dual degree program at ADA, work closely with MsM faculty and administration to ensure effective delivery of EMBA program services
• Work closely with the Associate Dean and MsM coordinator to develop the schedule for each semester  (MBA) or module (EMBA), to oversee the examinations, grading and evaluation process
• Oversee the maintenance of graduate student records after they have been enrolled into the program
• Work closely with School of Business Dean’s office and faculty in curriculum design, innovation any resulting amendments to each MBA program
• Assisting with accreditation and state-required reviews of programs
• Serve as a point of contact for graduate students enrolled in all graduate programs in School of Business
• Organize and hold students, coordinate procedures and arrangements for students’ study trips abroad and graduation.
• Support the assessment and improvement of student learning in all graduate programs, specifically as it pertains to student learning assurance, program review, accreditation (e.g., ACBSP, AACSB, etc.) and continuous program improvement.
• Work with recruitment and admissions and career services staff to develop and implement marketing and promotion strategies for the graduate programs. 
• Develop and oversee quality services and co-curricular programs that enhance the graduate student experience.
• Oversee all graduate student academic issues including student progress, grade appeals and changes, academic misconduct, individual and group complaints from students, working closely with Student Affairs. 
• Maintain effective communication on graduate matters within the School of Business stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree required; Ph.D. or terminal degree in one’s discipline preferred.

Experience:
• 2-5 years administrative experience within successful graduate program.
• Classroom teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated experience presenting to small and large audiences in situations where skills of persuasion are essential.

Skills:
• Excellent leadership skills
• Management skills in dealing with a variety of staff at different levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with the faculty, staff and students
• Ability to forge partnerships with colleagues across campus and other institutions in both academic and administrative settings
• Physical Mobility: Normally sedentary with some mobility. Domestic and in some cases international travel may be required.
• Environmental Conditions: Normal office environment. Generally work involves extended use of computer monitor.
• Ability to conceptualize at high levels Ability to effectively lead teams – faculty, staff and students
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to deal with difficult situations while maintaining composure
• Exhibit great patience, especially with students
• High-degree of self-confidence and creativity at both the strategic and tactical levels
• Ability to shift attention frequently between daily and long-term issues and projects.

Interested candidates are requested to submit, preferably in Word or pdf format, attached to an e-mail message: (1) a letter of interest specifying particular suitability for the position, when available and minimum expected salary (in AZN), (2) a current resume and (3) the names, email and business addresses of at least 3 references.

Send materials via e-mail to [email protected] specifying the Job Title in the subject line. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The cut-off date for application is September 15, 2015.

ADA University offers a competitive remuneration package and attractive conditions of employment of high standard. For more information about ADA University, please visit www.ada.edu.az

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