What are the responsibilities and job description for the MBA Program Director position at Concordia University Nebraska?
Program Director - Master's of Business Administration
-College of Business & Technology-
Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.
Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders!
Concordia University is needing a Program Director for Master's of Business Administration who wants to be a part of this mission. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community-driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University's community feel. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska, please visit www.cune.edu.
Position Summary:
The person in this position serves as the primary advocate and administrator for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The Director works closely with the Dean of the College of Business and Technology to schedule courses; hire, mentor and evaluate instructors for the program; and conduct ongoing academic assessment. In addition, the Director works with the Enrollment, Marketing, and Student Services staff for Concordia and the Online Program Manager to recruit and service students for the program. Concordia expects program directors to fully espouse and model a Christ-centered education delivered in an academically rigorous, highly relational environment.
General Duties:
- Carry responsibility for designing, implementing, assessing and supervising rigorous curriculum in the MBA program that address the standards of CUNE, the LCMS, learned societies and state, regional and national accrediting agencies.
- Partner with the Marketing and Student Enrollment Services on campus to develop and implement processes for recruiting and retaining students for the Master of Business Administration program.
- Assist in screening students who apply to the Master of Business Administration program.
- Collaborate with Student Services and Student Service Representatives to ensure the highest levels of student engagement, learning and satisfaction in the Master of Business Administration program.
- Hire, supervise, mentor and evaluate faculty who teach in the MBA programs.
- Engage the CUNE Director of Classroom Innovation and Online Education, and the Dean of the College of Business and Technology with orienting and mentoring new faculty for the MBA program.
- Cultivate and maintain partnerships with local, regional and national institutions and work agencies.
- Work with the Dean of the College of Business and Technology and the Business Department to complete the necessary procedures for program assessment and potential accreditation with the MBA program.
- Grow professionally through ongoing personal reading, research and/or attendance at national, local, synodical and learned society meetings.
- Assist with the creation of the program's annual budget and manage, coordinate, and approve expenditure of program operational funds.
- Plan and administer MBA 660 by partnering with a local business, gathering needed information, coordinating with an instructor and serving as a liaison between the business instructor and students in the course.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Master's of Business Administration degree or relative master's degree in a discipline relevant to the program's curriculum from a regionally-accredited institution required; terminal degree preferred.
Experience:
- Proven interest and demonstrated ability in curriculum development, program assessment and improvement, and academic administration.
- Proven interest and demonstrated ability in accelerated, online adult education.
- At least five years of professional experience in the industry or discipline.
- At least three years of prior teaching in higher education, preferred.
Proficiencies:
- Ability to work accurately and effectively with all technical and computer programs and learning management systems (Blackboard experience preferred).
- Proficient in online curriculum development and delivery
- Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working and learning environment.
- Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and to collaborate with university personnel.
- Strong leadership skills, interpersonal proficiency, and the ability to mentor professionals effectively.
- Commitment to innovative, student-focused program delivery that explores, assesses, and pursues innovation to improve learning outcomes.
- Dedication to advancing adult education.
- Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University.
- Responsible for creating an environment which is consistent with the values of the University and fosters the development of students. This environment is one which is designed to build a positive character and foster Christian faith formation.
- Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
- Able to lead a culture of competition with emotional stability and positive words/actions.
- Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public.
- Values and beliefs aligned with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
To apply please complete and attach where directed:
- a cover letter,
- a curriculum vitae,
- a statement of educational philosophy,
- copies of all academic transcripts, and
- three letters of recommendation with contact information.
