Job Title
Director of Master of Science in Marketing Program
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Marketing
Proposed Minimum Salary
$8,333.34 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
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.
To learn more about our nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate Marketing programs, please visit: https://mays.tamu.edu/departments/marketing
What You Need to Know
Salary: $100,000 - $109,000/annually ( Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience).
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Other Requirements and Factors:
Please note this is a fully on-site position located in College Station, TX.
This position will supervise a Program Manager and Graduate Program Coordinator – 2 employees.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
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
A Well-Qualified Candidate Will Also Possess:
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.
Opportunities to Contribute
Program Management
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.
Student Admission and Recruitment
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.
Student Support
Provides support to students enrolled in both in-person and online programs, including academic advising, career counseling, and access to resources.
Who We Are
Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.
The Department of Marketing at the Mays Business School aims to a dvance your career by understanding marketing strategy in a modern, rapidly changing business world. Our program emphasizes cutting-edge marketing concepts, tools, and techniques in real-world business settings.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
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
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
