Program Director, Master's of Business Administration

An academic leadership position responsible for academic program development and oversight, including teaching a defined course load annually. The Program Director ensures assigned programs align with the university’s mission, are accessible, relevant, career-oriented, and deliver an engaging student experience that culminates in successful student performance outcomes. The role requires fluency in data analysis to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities and a leadership style that motivates stakeholders while adapting to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Program Design and Delivery:
  • Oversees assigned program(s) and the creation and delivery of high-quality, engaging course content.
  • Leads the development, implementation, teaching, and oversight of educational programs to meet Bellevue University Course Master Design Standards.
  • Collaborates with the Dean, Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Career Services, and external stakeholders (e.g., advisory boards, corporate clients, accrediting agencies) to produce and update academic programs.
  • Maps courses to Program Student Learning Outcomes and desired skill outcomes.
  • Chairs an Academic Advisory Board and coordinates periodic meetings for program improvement and market alignment.
  • Conducts quarterly reviews of teaching performance, course and program performance, and program learning outcomes.
  • Recruits and selects subject matter experts to create high-performing, engaging courses adhering to university standards.
  • Collaborates with the Design and Development team to deliver innovative, rigorous, and career-relevant learning content.
  • Creates internships or experiential learning opportunities where feasible.
  • Develops and monitors the scheduling of program courses.
• Faculty Development:
  • Coaches, mentors, monitors performance, and evaluates assigned faculty to ensure academic integrity and student engagement.
  • Ensures faculty meet performance management expectations.
  • Communicates expectations for student engagement and faculty presence in course delivery.
  • Provides periodic and as-needed coaching/mentoring for instructors.
• Data-Driven Program Analysis:
  • Uses data fluency to acquire, analyze, and interpret relevant data for decision-making and program improvement.
  • Analyzes assignment, course, program, and student experience data to adjust and attain performance outcomes.
  • Reviews program student inquiry, enrollment trends, course surveys, and marketing outcomes to make necessary adjustments.
  • Analyzes financial data to ensure program financial goals are met.
• Program Assessment:
  • Engages in the university’s formal Program Assessment process to continuously improve assigned programs.
  • Ensures programs are formally assessed according to procedures established by the Bellevue University Academic Assessment Committee.
• Program Marketing:
  • Collaborates with Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Corporate Learning to grow student enrollment.
  • Conducts program presentations and orientations for new student recruitment (live and recorded sessions).
  • Ensures program marketing materials (website, landing pages, printed material, social media) accurately reflect program design and outcomes.
  • Engages with B2B clients to market and present assigned programs.

Requirements

• Education: A terminal degree in Business, Management, or a closely related and relevant field is required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 4 years of graduate-level teaching experience (online or face-to-face).
  • Ability to teach a wide variety of Business and Management courses from undergraduate to doctoral levels.
  • Industry experience relative to assigned academic programs is highly desired.
  • Familiarity with data and data analysis for identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Online course development or design experience is highly desired.
  • Familiarity with developing faculty and instructor guides is highly desired.
  • Familiarity with Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is highly desired.
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to follow university operating business procedures.
  • Strong presentation and organizational skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external contacts.
  • Must be available to work onsite at Bellevue University Main Campus Monday through Friday.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in general office and internet skills, Microsoft Office (Email, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).