Full-Time MBA Director & Business Development

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As Director of the Full‑Time MBA Program at Mays Business School, you will shape the vision, direction, and daily experience of one of Texas’s premier graduate business programs. This role offers the freedom to rethink traditional approaches, pilot new initiatives, and champion fresh ways of delivering a world‑class MBA experience. Whether you’re redesigning how a cohort learns together, expanding experiential learning, or forging new partnerships that open doors for students, your work will directly shape the program’s future. You’ll be surrounded by exceptional, motivated students and supported by a community that values collaboration and impact. This is a chance to lead with vision and leave a meaningful imprint on the next generation of business leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ten years of related experience in management.
• MBA degree.
• Experience in higher education or working closely with academic institutions.
• Previous experience with graduate education in business or related fields.
• Experience working with distance education technology (Zoom).
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively market and promote the Full-Time MBA Program to internal and external audiences.
• Knowledge of standard office and administrative tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, and web-based platforms.
• Understanding of organizational structures within academic institutions and the ability to navigate complex administrative environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership, team-building, supervisory, and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Proven ability to translate strategic goals into executable operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with directors of related academic and administrative programs.
• Ability to adapt to change and support innovation while maintaining fairness, integrity, and a strong commitment to student success.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with the Director of the MS Analytics, Executive MBA, Professional MBA, and Flex Online MBA programs.
• Plans and executes all Full-Time MBA data requests from internal and external parties, including the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, the Dean, and all ranking organizations.
• Monitors local and national MBA program developments and evaluates the significance of these developments on the Mays Full-Time MBA Program.
• Ensures that programs, activities, and services comply with University, State, and Federal regulations.
• Administers the budget and oversees fiscal operations of the Full-Time MBA program.
• Develops and seeks funding for departmental programs to promote department mission.
• Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for departments.
• Assesses departmental needs with regards to administrative space, equipment, computing resources, and personnel.
• Serves on various University, division, and departmental committees and represents departments at various State and National associations.
• Oversees departmental leadership team.
• Directs the efforts of and globally supervises departmental staff, setting performance standards and accountabilities.
• Establishes the direction, goals, agendas, implementation strategies, and policies of departments.
• Develops short and long-range goals and strategic plans to ensure the continuance of quality programs and facilities.
• Enhances the development of new programs and services to meet customer needs.
• Provides strategic leadership for the Mays Full-Time MBA Program and works closely with the Engagement Team on marketing, recruiting, and admissions initiatives.
• Provides coordination and planning for the overall activities of the Full-Time MBA Program.
• Works closely with Career Management Center staff to support the recruitment and placement of Full-Time MBA students in internship and permanent employment positions.
• Provides strategic oversight with respect to financial and budgetary matters.
• Provides leadership and assistance in the recruiting and retention of the highest quality Full-Time MBA applicants and students.
• Oversees the interviewing and counseling of prospective and current Full-Time MBA students.
• Works closely with Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, and MBA faculty in providing the intellectual leadership for curriculum changes needed to meet market needs.
• Works to ensure high quality co-curricular activities.
• Works with strategic partners.
• Leads the assessment initiative of Mays Full-Time MBA program.
• Serves as the chief liaison and spokesperson for the Mays Full-Time MBA Program.
• Interacts with external organizations such as AACSB and GMAC.
• Serves as strategic lead of the MBA Employer Impact Board and other MBA constituents.
• Working with Career Management Center, plans, coordinates, and executes all Advisory Board Meetings.

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: Manager