Assistant Director, Program Development
Assistant Director, Program Development #128187
Office of Executive Education
Full-Time, Regular Exempt
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is seeking a well-qualified Assistant Director of Program Development to join the Office of Executive Education. One of 13 schools and colleges located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus, the Smith School is a recognized leader in management research and education for the global economy. The school is consistently ranked among the world’s top business schools by leading business publications such as Business Week, Financial Times, Economist and the Wall Street Journal.
The Program Director supports new and existing client and learner outreach and business development activities. This role is critical to building a set of program opportunities that increases market and brand awareness and revenue attainment for Maryland Smith. The Program Director will support the planning of outreach campaigns, interact with potential clients and learners, and use SalesForce and other tools to manage the program pipeline and its growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of work experience, including client service, project management, budget and proposal management experience. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders with two years of supervisory experience. Excellent written and oral skills. Strong client service values and a high level of enthusiasm in dealing with internal and external clients; ability to make effective use of time, plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects, while still paying close attention to detail; ability to work independently as well as in a team. Must be a dynamic customer service oriented person who displays sound judgment and strong organizational skills; proficiency in current word processing, email, spreadsheet and presentation software; social media marketing and e-mail campaign management skills will be useful. Willingness and ability to learn proprietary software and audiovisual equipment; willingness to take on duties outside of specific job functions to serve needs of the School; demonstrated ability to think critically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and action plans. Preferences: Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or similar degree; 3-6 years of work experience, including client service, project management, budget and proposal management experience; demonstrated experience in a Research I university as an instructor, instructional designer, instructional coach, or graduate student. Experience managing major corporate client relationships and/or events, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and facilitating the delivery of world-class service. Additional Requirements: Ability and willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends, travel within the Metro DC area, and, when necessary, travel to client sites around the United States.
Salary: Low $100’s based on qualifications and experience. When applying, please upload a PDF version of your cover letter, resume and list of references. For best consideration, please submit applications no later than March 21, 2023 at https://ejobs.umd.edu; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No H1-B Visa sponsorship offered for this position.
For more information about the University of Maryland, please visit www.maryland.edu.
For information about the Robert H. Smith School of Business, visit our Web site at www.rhsmith.umd.edu. The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate
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