Program Director

MBA Program DirectorThe MBA Director is a full-time staff position with responsibility for the operational leadership, strategic direction, and student success of the MBA program. The Director oversees program administration, admissions, retention initiatives, student engagement, program assessment, and day-to-day operations, and works closely with faculty on curriculum, accreditation, and academic policy. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Director teaches two MBA courses per academic year.Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/08/2026.The Director serves as the primary point of contact for the program's third-party partner, an external vendor providing marketing, student-facing communication, and operational support, and works closely with the Office of Admissions, the Office of the Registrar, the Graduate School, and other university offices to ensure program success.The MBA Director is responsible for:Program Leadership and Strategy (12%)Teaching (15%)Faculty Coordination and Program Administration (8%)Student Success and Retention Strategy (10%)Onboarding, Orientation, and Student Engagement (8%)Career Outcomes and Employer Engagement (4%)Student Academic Decisions (6%)Foundation Courses (3%)Comprehensive Program Evaluation (3%)Reporting, Analytics, and Continuous Improvement (6%)Collaborative Responsibilities (25%):Student Advising and Communication (in coordination with the third-party partner) (8%)Admissions Decisions (in coordination with the Office of Admissions and the Graduate School) (5%)Graduate School Policy Coordination (in coordination with the Graduate School) (2%)Registration, Enrollment, and Student Records (in coordination with the Office of the Registrar) (4%)Graduation (in coordination with the Graduate School and the Office of the Registrar) (2%)Marketing and External Partnership Oversight (in coordination with University Marketing) (2%)Faculty Support Coordination (in coordination with the appropriate university offices) (1%)Student Support Escalations (in coordination with the Bursar, Financial Aid, IT, and the Graduate School) (1%)Minimum Qualifications:Education: A master's degree in business administration or a related field (MBA or equivalent), sufficient to meet AACSB qualification standards for teaching MBA courses.Experience: A minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in higher education administration, graduate program management, or a comparable professional role. Experience should include some combination of the following: graduate student advising, program coordination or administration, admissions decision-making, retention or student success work, faculty coordination, program assessment or accreditation support, and experience working with external vendors or partners. Prior teaching experience at the graduate level is preferred.Special Considerations: Dual role structure. This position combines full-time staff administrative duties with a two-course-per-year teaching load. The incumbent must be able to balance administrative demand, which peaks around admissions windows, registration, orientation, and accreditation deadlines, with the sustained preparation and delivery expected of MBA-level instruction.Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. 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