Assistant Director Graduate Programs (Adam Smith Center for Academic Freedom)

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

The Assistant Director for the Master of Business & Government Leadership (MBGL) Program at FIU's Adam Smith Center for Academic Freedom (ASC) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success and wellbeing of enrolled students. This position requires administrative, advisory, strategic planning, supervisory and entrepreneurial skills to create the best possible experiences for all stakeholders. Oversees the implementation of the overall academic and extracurricular programs for the full-time and part-time MBGL
degrees. Works closely with students, faculty, and staff to maintain a first-class academic curriculum and highly rated student experience.

• Oversees the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all student services for the MBGL program. Manages matriculation, orientation, registration, networking/professional development events, graduation and student activities and extracurricular events throughout the year. Serves as the first point of contact for all student questions and concerns, referring matters as appropriate to the Associate Director and FIU student resources and support services. Oversees content for MBGL social media accounts and creates strategies for maximum social media impact.
• Remains current on student affairs and student services best practices. Directs and manages student-facing staff. Manages the hiring process for direct reports. Develops, implements and assesses student retention strategies.
• Provides degree audit reports each term to the Associate Director to monitor each student's progress towards the MBGL degree. Consults immediately with the Associate Director when students fail to maintain SAP. Works with ASC and FIU officials to determine whether students may continue in the program based on academic performance. Oversees and participates in advising for all MBGL degree students, ensuring the highest quality support and highest levels of student satisfaction.
• Serves as the point-person for academic and social misconduct allegations, managing or referring cases consistent with university and ASC policies. Manages all instructional scheduling and faculty teaching. Ensures course offerings listed for students (including non-ASC listed courses) are up to date. Assists the Associate Director with faculty support and faculty issues as they arise.
• Creates data-informed reports at the conclusion of each academic year and provides necessary information for university and state data reporting as required. Conducts student satisfaction surveys at least twice each academic year, resulting in formal data-driven recommendations in order to enhance programming, address deficiencies, and ensure rules compliance. Prepares and manages budgets for the program, conducting end-of-year financial analyses and ensuring accuracy in procurement and accounting functions. Serves as Chair of the Admissions Committee for the MBGL full-time and part-time programs (English language)
• Serves on the Admissions Committee for the MBGL (Spanish language) programs. Serves as Co-Chair of the Scholarships Committee, presiding over a structured system for determining scholarship awards prior to matriculation. Assists with select recruiting activities, which may require occasional local, domestic, and international travel.
• Works closely with the Associate Director and ASC staff to continually update and verify the accuracy of ASC's webpage and related social media regarding the MBGL. Serves as a liaison for the MBGL program within the university and to external organizations and individuals.
• Performs related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning other duties related to the position.

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience.

• Experience working in graduate degree programs.
• Graduate degree in Leadership, Business, Public Affairs, Government or related field.
• Supervisory/managerial experience.

• Administrative

• $80,000 - $90,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

• Criminal Background Check

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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