Director of Master of Science in Marketing Program

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Master of Science in Marketing Program is seeking a Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight for both the in-person and online graduate programs. As a key leader within the nationally recognized Department of Marketing at Mays Business School, this role is responsible for recruiting and retaining high-potential students and strengthening the program’s reputation. The ideal candidate brings experience building and growing successful graduate programs, coupled with strong organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills. The Director will lead day-to-day program operations, collaborate with faculty and stakeholders, and serve as a trusted resource for current and prospective students. This role calls for a detail-oriented, student-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic academic environment and is passionate about delivering excellence in graduate education. This is an excellent professional opportunity to innovate, grow professionally, and have an impact in higher education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience in management, graduate degree program administration, board management, or higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in applicable field such as Business Administration, Marketing, or related.
• TAMU systems or higher education experience.
• Student recruitment experience.
• Graduate degree program development experience.
• Board management experience.
• Effective ability to build graduate degree programs in higher education.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for program planning, including planning and executing curricular and co-curricular activities.
• Engages with industry and program partners to create educational and employment opportunities for students and ensure the success of both the in-person and online programs.
• Oversees student enrollment, course scheduling, and program evaluation.
• Works with faculty to design and update curriculum for both in-person and online programs.
• Implements mechanisms to ensure the quality of education in both in-person and online formats such as monitoring student performance, assessing course effectiveness, and maintaining accreditation standards.
• Manages budgets for both in-person and online programs, including allocating resources effectively and identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures.
• Monitors trends in higher education, online learning, and relevant industries to identify opportunities for program enhancement and innovation.
• Supervises program staff to achieve the goals of the unit and mission of the department.
• Develops and implements strategies to attract and enroll students in both in-person and online programs, including marketing efforts, outreach activities, and admissions processes.
• Works with the admissions committee to manage applications and admissions.
• Manages student progress toward degree.
• Provides support to students enrolled in both in-person and online programs, including academic advising, career counseling, and access to resources.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

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