Assistant Director - WSB Graduate Programs

Assistant Director Of Graduate Programs

Join Utah Valley University's Woodbury School of Business and play a key role in shaping the future of graduate education. As the Assistant Director of Graduate Programs, you'll have the opportunity to lead initiatives that expand program visibility, strengthen enrollment efforts, and enhance the overall graduate student experience. Your work will directly contribute to the growth and success of high-impact graduate programs while helping students advance their educational and professional goals.

This position offers a dynamic blend of leadership, strategy, relationship building, and operational management. You'll collaborate with faculty, staff, industry partners, and prospective students to drive recruitment, support student success, and foster meaningful connections between academic programs and the business community. As a trusted leader within the Woodbury School of Business, you'll help guide program development, oversee key operational functions, and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of graduate education  you're passionate about higher education, strategic leadership, and creating opportunities that positively impact students and organizations, this role offers the chance to make a lasting difference in a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Community Outreach & Recruitment:
  Develop & execute data-informed community outreach & recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and highly qualified student body. Establish & sustain strategic partnerships with industry leaders, professional organizations, and academic institutions to fortify recruitment pipelines and expand program reach. Serve as the leading representative of the graduate programs at key recruitment events. Spearhead the creation and execution of innovative information sessions, webinars, and workshops to engage and educate prospective students.
  
  Lead collaboration with the marketing team to drive brand recognition through compelling promotional materials, digital campaigns, and targeted recruitment initiatives. Direct and oversee outreach efforts aligned with institutional initiatives to ensure broad and equitable access to graduate programs. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Enrollment and Recruiting Program Manager in executing recruitment initiatives and outreach strategies.
• Office Operations & Enrollment Management:
  Provide leadership in overseeing daily office operations, ensuring optimal administrative efficiency, student services excellence, and staff collaboration. Drive strategic oversight of enrollment processes, including application review, admissions coordination, and student onboarding. Design and implement sophisticated, data-driven tracking systems for recruitment, enrollment, and retention to optimize institutional effectiveness. Ensure adherence to institutional policies and accreditation requirements, continuously identifying areas for improvement and innovation.
  
  Build and sustain dynamic, cross-functional relationships with university departments to enhance student support services. Directly oversee the Enrollment and Recruiting Program Manager and frontline administrative staff, providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to enhance enrollment initiatives and student engagement efforts.
• Student Engagement & Prospective Student Support:
  Lead high-impact initiatives to support prospective students through the application and enrollment process. Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive informational sessions, open houses, and individualized meetings to engage and convert prospective students. Cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and student-centered environment by driving engagement efforts, collaborating with faculty, staff, and student organizations to ensure robust access to essential campus resources and opportunities.
• Strategic Planning & Reporting:
  Direct the collection, analysis, and synthesis of key enrollment and demographic data to drive strategic decision-making and continuous program improvement. Provide high-level insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership…