Associate Director of Doctoral Program Operations

Job Title: Associate Director of Doctoral Program Operations Department: School of Education Reports to: Chair, Department of Educational Leadership Effective Date: June 1, 2026 # of Direct Reports: 1 # of People Supported: 2 Job Description The Associate Director of Doctoral Program Operations manages and continuously improves the operational infrastructure supporting the School of Education’s Educational Leadership EdD program. Key areas of responsibility include admissions coordination, initial enrollment and transfer credit processes, event planning and execution, student progression and milestone tracking, transition to candidacy, and advancement and alumni outreach. The role partners closely with the department chair, doctoral program director, administrative assistant, program coordinators, faculty, and university administrative units to ensure a cohesive, data-informed, and high-quality doctoral student experience. Supervisory Responsibilities Administrative Assistant (1) Duties/Responsibilities Admissions Partner with faculty and program leadership to manage and continuously improve the doctoral admissions process Coordinate application review workflows, timelines, and communications to ensure an efficient and equitable selection process Analyze admissions data to inform recruitment strategies and yield optimization Initial Enrollment & Transfer Credits Alongside program coordinators, oversee onboarding processes for newly admitted students, ensuring a smooth transition into the program Collaborate with program coordinators and registrar to assist with transfer credits Ensure timely and accurate initial enrollment and clear communication of academic requirements that are reflected in student information systems. Events Support Plan and execute key program events, including recruiting initiatives, orientations, residencies, and milestone-related experiences Collaborate with faculty, administrative units, and external partners to ensure events align with program goals and student needs Assess event effectiveness and implement improvements based on feedback and participation data Student Progression & Milestone Attainment Work with pathway coordinators to monitor student progress across coursework and program milestones using tracking systems and data dashboards Collaborate with faculty and program coordinators to organize timely interventions for at-risk students Coordinate clear, consistent communication with students regarding expectations, timelines, events, and requirements Oversee the onboarding and project assignment of the program’s Graduate Assistants Transition to Candidacy Oversee processes related to dissertation proposals and advancement to candidacy Coordinate timelines, documentation, and approvals in partnership with dissertation committees Work with faculty and program coordinators to ensure students are well-prepared and supported through advisement and key academic transitions Advancement & Alumni Outreach Support engagement initiatives that connect current students with alumni and broader professional networks Partner with advancement and alumni relations to strengthen long-term engagement pipelines Track alumni outcomes and leverage data to inform program improvement and storytelling Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities Familiarity with technological platforms commonly used in higher education Work collegially with collaborators from across the University Superior organizational and communication skills Education Master’s degree Experience Working across operational areas in a higher education environment Familiarity with doctoral programs and the student lifecycle. Collaborating with partners external to higher education programs Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Salary The annual salary for this position is $66,300 to $68,300 Hours Expectation Full-time, 35 hours per week, hybrid Housing Housing is not provided. Benefits Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits Equal Opportunity Employer Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io to ask for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr