Managing Director, Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Graduate Programs

Managing Director, Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Graduate Programs

The Managing Director leads the strategy and execution of the Greehey School of Business MBA and additional graduate programs. The position will drive strategic initiatives, develop market-responsive programs, and lead the growth of graduate offerings to align with industry demands and enhance student academic success. This position offers a unique opportunity to champion ideas and to collaborate with community business leaders while ensuring alignment with University priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a strategic direction that supports the schools' priorities and that is aligned with market trends that drive engagement and optimizes student's interests and experience.
• Administratively manages all aspects of graduate student recruitment, including responding to inquiries, hosting information sessions, interviewing prospective students, making admission decisions, and monitoring prerequisite completion.
• Builds strong relationships with international and regional employers, government sectors, and organizations through research, outreach and ongoing relationship management.
• Builds strong relationships with its network of alumni, faculty, peer institutions, academic networks and other partners connected to the University (domestic and international).
• Partners with alumni and local and national employers to develop internships and secures professional development opportunities with major employers, nonprofits, and government entities.
• Provides programmatic and technical oversight, manages organizational and staff functions, leads financial planning and reporting, and guides business development and communications strategies.
• Regularly host evening employer / graduate school information sessions
• Maintains critical cross-campus partnerships on outreach, orientation, academic strategy, enrichment workshops, community building events, and external activities. Integrates graduate business education with broader institutional initiatives.
• Accountable for ensuring finance, budget, personnel, and facilities resources are used appropriately.
• Drives program performance through data-informed evaluations (program, components, strategies) and identifies corrections to ensure programs are industry-responsive and create economies of scale.
• Adapts and builds new innovation curricula and launch new multi-format programs that support the consistent execution of the pedagogical goals of the curriculum, growth of the program, and ability to meet the unique needs of student markets.
• Develop, recommend and implement graduate program policies and processes as appropriate.
• Leads strategic marketing and branding initiatives to boost visibility and enrollment.
• Exemplifies confidence and professionalism and represents the Greehey School of Business at internal and external events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.