Associate Director, Graduate Programs

Job Description Summary In 2022, Bentley University launched a bold 2030 strategic plan: Falcons Forward 2030. The plan is built around five key focus areas: (1) a Culture of Leadership & Innovation, (2) Market Oriented Collaboration, (3) Catalyst for Business-Driven Impact, (4) Access & Opportunity, and (5) Financial Sustainability. The Strategy & Innovation Division (SID) was established after the launch of the strategic plan with a mission to support impactful, scalable, and sustainable growth that maximizes the resources, assets, and capabilities of Bentley University and is aligned with the mission and Falcons Forward 2030.

Essential Duties *Be the primary recruiter and crafter of recruitment strategy for Bentleys working professional Masters programs. Identify how and where to recruit right-fit students and then shepherd students from burgeoning interest in Bentleys programs to completed applicants. *Work closely with campus partners to devise effective communication and onboarding practices for specific program audiences; lead efforts to assess and improve the experienced professional student experience. *Act as the administrative program manager for all co-curricular needs for working professional programs. *Serve as a key point of contact for working professionals enrolled in one of Bentleys graduate programs, triaging them to the appropriate Bentley office to get their questions answered. Ensure that each student is treated with a high level of care and service. *Participate in cross-functional campus conversationswith groups like the Program Directors, Graduate Deans Office, Graduate Academic Advising, Graduate Careers etc.to build co-curricular programming for working professional graduate programs. Implement the administrative vision of those working groups.

Minimum Requirements *MBA or Business Masters or equivalent. *3-5 years of similar graduate recruitment, customer service, business development, or corporate sales experience. *Experience with various recruitment-oriented tools such as Slate, project management tools, survey tools (Qualtrics), and Zoom. *Demonstrated aptitude for leveraging an admission CRM, such as Slate, in the recruitment and enrollment process. *Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills. *Alignment with Bentley values and interests especially regarding a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. *Ability to support and develop content quickly and with attention to detail. *Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and work across collaborative teams. *Demonstrated strong client service skills. *Strong research and strategic analysis skills. *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to write and speak professionally and persuasively and to engage diverse audiences through both group presentations and individual consultations. *Strong organizational skills.

Work Environment *Hybrid work environment, typical office setting with extensive computer use, and flexible working space. Candidates generally expected to be in the office two to three days a week on average. *Travel up to 20% of time. Travel will be primarily domestic and will span both New England and major US metropolitan areas. *Ability to travel around campus for work-related duties and meetings. *Current and valid driver's license and ability to travel domestically. *Flexible scheduling is available outside of active program dates. Please see the universitys Flexible

Salary Grade Range:

$67,960 - $113,126

If you have questions about the salary grade range or need additional information, please contact us at GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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