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Requisition ID:  116793

Director of Executive MBA Programs

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is seeking an experience and savvy higher education professional for the role of Director of the Executive MBA Programs (EMBA). This position is a highly visible and impactful role within Carey Business School. The Director is responsible for the overall success and strategic direction of the EMBA program, ensuring an exceptional student experience and fostering strong relationships with faculty, students, alumni, and industry partners. The Director will collaborate closely with the Faculty Academic Program Director (APD) on curriculum development, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will also coordinate activities with Admissions, Experiential Learning, Marketing, and Career & Life Design.


The Director will manage the program budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated strategically to support program goals. They will pro-actively stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to executive education. The Director will supervise EMBA Programs staff, including an Assistant Director of EMBA Advising and an Assistant Director of EMBA Student Experience (TBD).


This is a hybrid position is based at Carey Business School’s Washington DC location, with regular travel to the Baltimore Harbor East location, some occasional international travel might be needed.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Strategic Program Management

  • Lead the strategic planning and execution for the Executive MBA program, collaborating closely with the EMBA Academic Program Director (APD) and other key stakeholders.
  • Oversee the annual review process, utilizing assessment tools to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and benchmark against competitor programs.
  • Collaborate with the APD to evaluate and enhance the curriculum, ensuring its relevance, innovation, and alignment with industry trends.
  • Effectively communicate program updates, assessment findings, and benchmarking results to faculty, staff, and Carey leadership.
  • Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing & Communications to promote the EMBA program, highlighting its unique features and value proposition.
  • In coordination with the APD, provide strategic insight to school leadership on the future direction of the program.


Programming

  • Develop and implement innovative co-curricular offerings, both in-person and virtual, in collaboration with Career & Life Design, Employer Relations, and Experiential Learning.
  • Oversee the EMBA program budget, ensuring resources are allocated strategically to support program objectives.
  • Provide comprehensive support to students, collaborating effectively with various departments to address their academic and professional development needs.
  • Work closely with the APD and Academics team on strategic planning, new program development, and strategic initiatives.
  • Serve as a key ambassador for the EMBA program, actively participating in admissions events and student recruitment activities.


Student Support Leadership

  • Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new EMBA program staff, ensuring a strong team culture and shared vision.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for professional development.
  • Mentor and coach staff members, supporting their growth and empowering them to excel in their roles.
  • Delegate effectively, ensuring clear expectations, providing necessary resources, and fostering a sense of ownership.
  • Address staff concerns promptly and professionally, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Collaborate with the APD, Senior Director of Academics, and other relevant stakeholders to resolve complex advising and academic issues.
  • Develop, implement, and assess advising interventions and programming to address factors that influence student persistence and degree completion.
  • Run student status reports every semester to identify stop-out students and take appropriate action, including contacting the student and alerting the advisor.


Other Duties as Assigned

  • Serve on school-wide committees and attend major campus events (i.e., graduation, summer intensive, Career Development events, etc.) as needed.
  • Provide support to other programs as needed.
  • Other duties as needed.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Possesses cross-cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, students, and stakeholders from around the world.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all students and staff.
  • Exhibits a deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by graduate students, with the ability to address their academic and career aspirations effectively.
  • Proven ability to oversee all aspects of an academic program, including curriculum development, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and industry partners.
  • Capable of analyzing complex situations, identifying solutions, and making sound judgments independently.
  • Effectively leads and motivates a team of professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.
  • Knowledge of budget development, financial management, and resource allocation within a program context.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, ensuring timely completion and efficient resource utilization.
  • Proactive in staying abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to executive education.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver engaging presentations and facilitate productive meetings.
  • Proficient in using technology to enhance program management, communication, and data analysis (e.g., MS Office Suite, learning management systems).


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's or Ph.D. in education or specific field related to program.
  • Five year's experience in all aspects of academic program administration. Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Additional experience may substitute for education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • An MBA or an Advanced Degree (Master or Ph.D.) in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
  • Experience working with business school students, preferably with executive MBA students.
  • Academic advising, student affairs, or academic program management experience.
  • Experience working with high profile, high-touch academic programs.

 

 

Classified Title: Academic Program Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Director of Executive MBA Programs   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($100,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends to support program needs 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Academic Administration  
Personnel area: Carey Business School 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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