Assistant Director 3 (Full Time, Temporary) , Academic Business Programs - Rohrer College of Business

Rowan University • Glassboro, NJ

5d • $69,373 - $79,781

About The Position

The Assistant Director plays a key role in driving the growth, efficiency, and quality of Rohrer College of Business academic programs. The position balances strategic thinking, operations, data analysis, and collaborative innovation to optimize the student lifecycle from recruitment through graduation. This is a full-time, temporary appointment currently approved through June 30, 2027. Reappointment beyond that term depends on renewal or availability of special funding, satisfactory performance, and program needs; the position could be eliminated if funding changes earlier.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a higher-education academic environment, including at least two years in a business school setting.
• Experience advising students on curriculum options to meet their career and professional development objectives.
• Proficiency with systems, tools, and software such as campus management for advising, email marketing, and data analytics.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and social media.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the university will not sponsor a work visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in strategic planning, data gathering, and analytics.
• Experience working in an AACSB-accredited business school.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for admissions operations, particularly for graduate business programs, including the review process, communications strategy, pipeline management, and coordination with the Office of Graduate Admissions.
• Manage and refine operational systems and student lifecycle workflows.
• Direct graduate recruitment communications, new student onboarding, and information session planning in collaboration with relevant university resources.
• Plan and analyze strategic projects related to enrollment growth, academic innovation, and student success.
• Work with university resources to further develop data reporting dashboards and analytics for enrollment forecasting, student progression tracking, course scheduling, and evaluation of outreach and retention strategies.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support new program development, curriculum improvements, and accreditation efforts.
• Oversee data collection and conduct analysis supporting key aspects of AACSB and ABET accreditation.
• Maintain and oversee content strategy for business academic program websites, handbooks, and internal guides to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability for students and staff.
• Collaborate with college or university marketing communications resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive New Jersey State health, dental, and retirement benefits for eligible employees.
• Extensive accrued time off and paid holidays for eligible employees.
• Tuition reimbursement for the employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University in Glassboro; reimbursement for spouses and dependents applies to undergraduate degrees only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level