Director, Full-Time MBA Program

Department :

Kenan-Flagler Bus Sch-330100

Career Area : Student Services

Posting Open Date : 10 / 09 / 2025

Application Deadline :

11 / 07 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Position Type :

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title :

Director, Full-Time MBA Program

Appointment Type : EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number : 20018565

Vacancy ID : NF0009332

Full Time / Part Time :

Full-Time Permanent

FTE : Hours per week :

40

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : $112,140 - $149,500

Proposed Start Date :

12 / 01 / 2025

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work / life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

At UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It’s not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

Position Summary :

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Full-Time MBA Director is a leadership position responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the top-ranked Full-Time MBA Program consisting of more than 500 students. The Director must lead and manage a team to effectively deliver the highest quality MBA Program while ensuring student satisfaction. The Director is responsible for substantively contributing to the advancement and development of the Full-Time MBA by researching and developing strategies to meet and exceed student needs, analyzing competitive and internal data, counseling students, as well as overseeing graduation, orientation and other student events. The Director is expected to work with the Admissions & Student Recruitment team to recruit qualified prospects and market the program to admitted students, implement curriculum enhancements with the Academics & Operations team, and work with the Career & Leadership team to provide superior career services to students. In addition, the Director is responsible for rankings management, and maintaining net revenues as directed by the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School leadership team. The Director reports to the Associate Dean, MBA Programs, and is responsible for partnering with MBA and faculty leadership to optimize the student experience and academic learning environment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and / or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Strong customer focus. Candidates must possess the following characteristics : excellent leadership and organizational skills, strong communications skills, ability to work effectively on a high-performing team and an ability to handle multiple projects with frequent deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Travel to industry conferences to network and benchmark against other leading Full-time MBA Programs is expected.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

MBA preferred. Direct experience in Program leadership within a business school setting is preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Special Instructions :

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.