Director of MS in Business Analytics & Data Science (open rank career track faculty position) AF7806

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main faculty point of contact and champion for the BAnDS program, working with the WGSM team to manage program operations across all venues.
• Partner with the Dean and Vice Dean on fundraising, Advisory Board relations, and alumni engagement to support program activities and scholarships.
• Lead strategic development, evaluation, revision, and maintenance of BAnDS program options, certificates, and offering venues (Stillwater, Tulsa, online, executive, and international), including curriculum design and accreditation assessment.
• Chair the BAnDS Core Faculty Committee; collaborate with SSB departments on scheduling, faculty team building, and cross-program relationships in consultation with the Vice Dean.
• Drive student recruitment and retention by developing annual goals, a marketing plan, 4+1 pipeline opportunities, and leading the ADS Admissions decision process.
• Teach in the program per expected workload expectations.
• Manage graduate assistantships, scholarships, travel awards, internship approvals, and academic integrity matters.
• Oversee student orientation, competitions, professional development, and engagement opportunities for both full-time and part-time students.
• Track program enrollments, graduation rates, and coordinate alumni and employer outreach.
• Evaluate BAnDS-specific staff and provide input on broader WGSM staff assessments.

Qualifications And Experience

• Earned doctorate in a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, professional service, and research.
• Highly effective communication, interpersonal and leadership skills as evidenced by the ability to engage with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and the business community.
• Academic or industry experience that demonstrates planning, program development, evaluation, problem solving, external relations, and collaboration skills.