Director, Executive MBA Charlotte Program

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At UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It's not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station

This position is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The person hired into this position will work out of the Charlotte satellite office and must be within commutable distance to Charlotte, North Carolina, to be eligible.

The Director, Executive MBA Charlotte Program, is responsible for the effective delivery of educational services, activities and events that are necessary to maintain a high-quality experience for students enrolled in the Executive MBA Charlotte Program format at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The Director reports to the Senior Director, Executive MBA Programs for Student Engagement & Program Leadership. The position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of marketing and admissions strategies to ensure admissions levels and cohort demographics meet program goals. The Director serves in a central to maintain and enhance academic rigor, relevance and excellence while providing exemplary support services for students. An important aspect of this position is to fully understand the learning objectives of our Charlotte Executive MBA Program and strive to achieve a positive alignment between learning outcomes and objectives through key curricular and content areas. The Director is responsible for managing the Charlotte MBA operating budget, seeking ways to enhance student experiences and program outcomes through budget allocation and specific new investments. The Director is expected to research current trends in Executive MBA education, including instructional methods or modes, conduct benchmarking against top Executive MBA programs, and work in both a managerial and collaborator capacity with team colleagues such as Admissions and Student Recruitment, Academics, Global Programs, Career and Leadership, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs. The Director has oversight and administrative authority and discretion in areas such as student services and support, program planning and design, policy creation and implementation, and the allocation of resources.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

The position requires excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with frequent deadlines in a fast paced, high-pressure environment. A strong customer service focus is required as both faculty and Charlotte Executive MBA students have high expectations for program support and the position is located in Charlotte, away from main campus support.

Masters degree, particularly MBA, preferred. Ideal candidates will have seven or more years of program and planning leadership and/or progressive private industry leadership experience with some budget experience. Preference will be given to a candidate who has previous higher Ed experience including working with students, faculty, and staff.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.