Director of Graduate Business Programs

Title: Director of Graduate Business Programs

Location: Baltimore Maryland US

Department: 0.25

Hybrid
Full time
R-0000000832
 

Job Description:
Work Environment

Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland.

Hybrid
Position Duties
Direct overall operations, ongoing management, administrative support and continuous evaluation of the Professional’s Master of Business Administration (PMBA), Emerging Leaders MBA (ELMBA), Master of Accounting (MAcc) and Graduate Certificate programs. Manage applicants through admission, yield activities and student commitment. Serve as direct point of contact for all PMBA, ELMBA, MAcc and Certificate students, faculty assigned to the program, university staff, and external agencies providing services to the programs. Helps to coordinate the Sellinger Alumni Mentor Program and other programming activities.

Essential Functions

The Director of Graduate Business Programs provides overall operational management for several hundred students within the Sellinger School of Business and Management, including both the online and hybrid options and cohort programs. Responsibilities include

•Leading day-to-day operations for graduate business programs, overseeing admissions, enrollment, onboarding, student advising, retention initiatives, and orientation programs to drive student success and engagement.

•Developing and enhancing the graduate student experience through management of study tours, extracurricular programming, alumni mentoring, and student-focused services; recommending and implementing program improvements based on market trends and student feedback.

•Partnering with recruitment, faculty, Career Services, alumni, and cross-functional stakeholders to create internship, career development, and professional networking opportunities, including coordination of signature student engagement programs and events.

•Designing, administering, and analyzing student surveys and assessment initiatives to support accreditation requirements, program evaluation, strategic decision-making, marketing efforts, and continuous quality improvement.

•Providing leadership and operational oversight by managing staff recruitment, supervision, and performance; serving on the leadership team; and collaborating with faculty and administrators to ensure exceptional program delivery and a high-quality student experience.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

Physical/Environmental Example

N/A

Additional Information

N/A

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

MBA Preferred

Required Certifications/Licensures

Work Experience

8-10 years

Describe Required Experience

• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience in higher education, graduate business education, curriculum development, and program assessment.
• Proven success leading and developing teams, managing multiple priorities, and fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Experience leveraging technology, data-informed decision-making, and emerging tools—including artificial intelligence (AI)—to enhance academic programs, student success, and operational effectiveness.
• Knowledge of current trends in graduate business education, including online and hybrid learning, workforce-aligned curriculum design, and innovation in teaching and learning.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive learning environment and advancing the mission and values of a Catholic, Jesuit institution.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including public speaking and strategic relationship management.
• Demonstrated success in leading a team and in team building.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to delegate.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive learning environment and advancing the mission and values of a Catholic, Jesuit institution.

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

Employment Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

University Description

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.

Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values

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