MBA Program Manager

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MBA Program Manager

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The MBA Program Manager supports the coordination, integration, and growth of CBA’s MBA program. This role undertakes recruitment and enrollment activities, program operations, and cross‑functional coordination, working closely with faculty leadership and administrative partners. It evolves over time in scope and responsibility as program needs and enrollment demands develop.

• Strategic management, engagement, and execution across the full enrollment funnel (prospective student relationships, admissions processes, program onboarding, current student and graduation support).
• Support recruitment and outreach efforts to promote growth in the MBA program.
• Serve as a point of contact for prospective students, responding to inquiries and providing program information.
• Assist in managing prospective student communications and engagement activities.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment events, including information sessions and outreach initiatives.
• Track and maintain recruitment and enrollment data and assist with reporting.

• Coordinate day‑to‑day operations of the MBA program, including scheduling, logistics, and program support.
• Implement initiatives that maintain and improve processes, communication workflows, operational efficiency, and scalability of operations.
• Maintain program‑related data and assist with reporting and analysis.
• Use available tools and systems (e.g., CRM, student information systems) to track engagement and program activity.
• Assist in development and maintenance of program processes, documentation, and timelines.
• Support implementation of program initiatives and events.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (faculty, advising, admissions, registrar, graduate studies) to support integrated program delivery.
• Contribute to onboarding and transition processes for newly admitted students.

• Assist with special projects and initiatives that support program growth and development.

• Promotion, Recruitment & Enrollment Support: 50%

• Program Administration & Operations, Data & Continuous Improvement: 40%

• Other Duties: 10%

Yes for all responsibility areas.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher).
• Minimum three years of relevant experience.
• International experience is preferred but not required.

• MBA degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a university setting, recruiting/sales, and managing projects.
• Compliance knowledge beneficial.

$63,000‑$66,000 annually. FLSA designation:
Exempt.