Director of Master of Science in Marketing Program

About the role

The Master of Science in Marketing Program is seeking a Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight for both the in-person and online graduate programs. As a key leader within the nationally recognized Department of Marketing at Mays Business School, this role is responsible for recruiting and retaining high-potential students and strengthening the program’s reputation.

The ideal candidate brings experience building and growing successful graduate programs, coupled with strong organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills. The Director will lead day-to-day program operations, collaborate with faculty and stakeholders, and serve as a trusted resource for current and prospective students.

Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible for program planning, including planning and executing curricular and co-curricular activities, and will engage with industry and program partners to create educational and employment opportunities for students.

• Oversees student enrollment, course scheduling, and program evaluation
• Works with faculty to design and update curriculum for both in-person and online programs
• Implements mechanisms to ensure the quality of education in both in-person and online formats
• Manages budgets for both in-person and online programs, including allocating resources effectively and identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures
• Monitors trends in higher education, online learning, and relevant industries to identify opportunities for program enhancement and innovation
• Supervises program staff to achieve the goals of the unit and mission of the department

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ten years of related experience in management, graduate degree program administration, board management, or higher education.

• A Well-Qualified Candidate Will Also Possess: Master’s degree in applicable field such as Business Administration, Marketing, or related
• TAMU systems or higher education experience
• Student recruitment experience
• Graduate degree program development experience
• Board management experience
• Effective ability to build graduate degree programs in higher education
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Pay

Salary: $100,000 - $109,000/annually (Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience). Proposed Minimum Salary $8,333.34 monthly

Schedule

Please note this is a fully on-site position located in College Station, TX.