Program Director Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence; JSOM

Program Director – Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (JSOM)

Position Title Program Director – Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (JSOM)

Functional Title Program Director

Department Department Management

Salary Range $80,000

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status Regular full-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date 04/21/2026

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Desired Start Date 05/18/2026

Job Summary

The Jindal School of Management (JSOM) at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a dynamic, skilled, and forward‑thinking Program Director to lead its innovative Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program
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This key staff position provides leadership and oversight for all activities and initiatives related to the BS degree in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the student experience from admission through placement; monitoring program quality and ensuring the implementation of best practices in compliance with internal academic policies; and serving as a liaison between students and faculty to create and lead academic initiatives that support the school’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

The role also includes developing initiatives to improve enrollment and program rankings, enhancing the effectiveness of student services and support, and cultivating strategic partnerships with organizations, employers, and industry partners to strengthen student engagement and learning opportunities. The Program Director must be an effective communicator who works collaboratively with faculty, administrators, students, and external constituencies and demonstrates professionalism, collegiality, and strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree;
Five years experience in a related field of expertise; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree in a related field (e.g., MS in Information Technology, Business Analytics, Computer Science).
• Five years of in academic or professional settings in the IT, analytics, or artificial intelligence areas.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Degree Program Management (45%)

• Develop innovative recruiting and orientation plans; track student admissions; and implement yield strategies to increase enrollment, including attending prospective student events and orientations.
• Conduct competitive market analysis, develop program offerings, and support efforts to improve national program rankings.
• Manage AACSB assessment activities, exit surveys, and related reporting.
• Oversee curriculum management in consultation with faculty (e.g., identify gaps, enhance existing courses, add new courses or certificates); update academic catalogs; and collaborate with the Area Coordinator on course scheduling.
• Recruit and interview adjunct faculty and manage program-related conferences, the Industry Advisory Board (IAB), and case competitions.
• Develop and maintain program visibility through social media, marketing brochures, orientation materials, information session presentations, and web content updates; design alumni engagement programs and events (e.g., guest lectures, panel discussions, mentoring, résumé reviews, social events) and proactively connect alumni with current students.

Student Services (45%)

• Advise students from entry to exit on admissions, scholarships, visa inquiries, program planning, mentoring, course selection, prerequisites, grade grievances and appeals, instructor concerns, internships, careers, and job placement.
• Work collaboratively with the Advising Office to resolve student issues and concerns.
• Co…