Program Director - Online and Partnership Programs
Description
Position: Program Director – Online and Partnership Programs
Location: Cambridge, MA, USA (flexible with London, UK or Dubai, UAE as well)
Reports to: Dean or Associate Dean of Hult International Business School
The Opportunity:
The Program Director is a role that will maintain the highest academic, organizational, and student service standards for Hult’s graduate Online and Partnership Programs. Under the guidance of a Dean or Associate Dean, in conjunction with the current program team, the Program Director will assist with day-to-day program operations and provide student and faculty support to deliver a seamless and engaging teaching and learning experience. This is a multi-function role incorporating project management, operations and administration, student advising, faculty support, course development and delivery support, and global constituent relationship management.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary Hult point of contact with an assigned program(s), group of students, and faculty. Assigned Programs (subject to change):
EY Master of Analytics and AI (EY MBAID)
EY Master of Sustainability (EY MSUS)
EY MBA
Cultural Care AuPair Program
When working with a corporate partner program, the Program Director will:
Share regular updates and student progress reports with the corporate partner representative
Consult with partner and program team management to ensure communication to participants reflects the most up to date program offerings and information
Serve as the primary point of contact for this educational program and serve as student advisor to ensure a meaningful and impactful experience and academic journey for students in the program
Support with online program orientation sessions including preparing and delivering presentations
Communicate regular program updates to all participating students
Advise students on academic system navigation, course selection and registration, program goals, academic progress, and address student concerns
Manage student and team conflicts, issues, and mitigating circumstances in consultation with the Dean and program team
Assess and monitor student progress, engagement and satisfaction
Collaborate with and support program faculty with course preparation and ensure coordination between faculty teaching in the same program
Support with the facilitation of live online webinars and speakers
Recruit, manage, and coordinate Course Assistants and online course technical facilitators
Support for all aspects of the program including setting up course pages, posting updates, assisting with student registration, posting grades, and running reports for the partner management team
Launch and analyze surveys to ensure maximum student satisfaction
Occasional weekend and evening hours will be needed for course facilitation and other curricular events
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Talents and Skills:
You have a background in supporting students and faculty in a virtual setting
You have a high level of competence with technology required to run and coordinate online programs
You believe in a global education and embrace cultural diversity
You insist on the highest academic and service standards for students
You are exceptionally well organized, with excellent attention to detail
You are a team player and can work cross-functionally and collaboratively to incorporate the very latest innovations and best practices into our curriculum. You are also comfortable with taking initiative and being independent.
You are results-driven and hands-on. You believe nothing is impossible - if you have the right attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit and are a creative problem-solver
You are excellent at written and oral communication with developed presentation skills
You thrive under pressure and enjoy fast-paced work environments
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred
4-6 years of relevant experience in program or project management
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in digital content management and online program coordination
Prior work with partnership program delivery a plus.
International work or study experience a plus
Proficient in the use of standard software to manage data, interpret reports, and generate professional, well-presented documents and presentations, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity and comfort with running virtual meetings and programs
Able to work occasional hours outside of typical work hours in high-demand times
Fluent English speaker with a similar level in written English
Please note: On campus requirement - This position requires on-campus presence at least 4 days a week with 5 days during peak periods of the academic year. Current 1-day work-from-home (WFH) allowance must be coordinated with campus team to ensure adequate team coverage on campus. Note that the WFH allowance is subject to change in accordance with School review.
Please note you must have the right to work in a Hult campus location to be considered for this position.
Application close date: Until filled
Position start date: Immediately
Salary Range: $85,000-$90,000
About Us
Hult International Business School is a non-profit educational pioneer and the first triple accredited US business school. Ranked by the Financial Times, Economist, Forbes, and Bloomberg Businessweek, Hult offers undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs across its global campuses in Boston, London, and Dubai. The school's philosophy is that business skills can only truly be learned by doing. By immersing students from all over the world in practical, hands-on experiences from day one, this fresh approach to education is creating a global community of confident, entrepreneurially minded graduates, ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
Equal opportunities at Hult
Hult is dedicated to actively creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing opportunity regardless of gender, religion, race, color, sexual identity, disability, ethnicity, age, and all the individual identities that make us unique. If you require any accommodation to assist you in the interview process, please submit this with your inquiry.
Hult offers competitive salaries and benefits in a global, empathetic, and highly multicultural working environment. If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career with a dynamic and forward-thinking school, we’d love to hear from you.
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Hult International Business School is a 501© (3) non-profit educational organization registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) to award U.S. degrees. Students are awarded a joint U.S. and U.K. degree on successful completion of the program. The U.K. degree is awarded by the Ashridge (Bonar Law Memorial) Trust, known as Ashridge, with which Hult has a strategic alliance.