Assistant Director, Academic Operations & Administration

Brandeis University•Waltham, MA

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About The Position

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Assistant Director of Academic Operations & Administration, Rabb School and Brandeis Online. At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match. The Assistant Director of Academic Operations & Administration supports the development, execution, and continuous improvement of graduate academic programs in the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. The role coordinates academic initiatives and launches logistics, manages academic data systems and reporting to inform student success strategies, and facilitates cross-functional collaboration across academic and administrative units. The position contributes to program evaluation and portfolio decisions (revision or sunsetting) to ensure offerings remain aligned with institutional priorities and market needs. The hiring range for this position is $64.0k - $74.2k.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (preferred fields: education, business, public policy, or related). Master's degree preferred.
3-5 years of related work experience required.
Strong organizational and project-management skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to support strategic decision-making.
Familiarity with online education models and academic program development.
Comfort with program-evaluation frameworks and change-management processes.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: experience supporting micro credential or modular learning initiatives and developing internship or experiential learning programs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate planning and implementation of academic initiatives, including project timelines, stakeholder engagement, launch logistics, and post-launch follow-up.
Manage academic data workflows, dashboards, and reporting to support student retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes; produce analyses to inform operational and program decisions.
Facilitate collaboration among faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure programmatic alignment, resolve operational issues, and improve efficiency.
Contribute to program evaluation by analyzing enrollment, completion, financial, and market data and preparing recommendations for program revision, growth, or sunsetting.
Maintain documentation, support regulatory and accreditation compliance activities, and lead continuous-improvement efforts across academic operations.
Support operational aspects of online and hybrid program delivery, including scheduling, and systems integrations.