Associate Director, MBA

University of Arkansas System

Associate MBA Director managing advising, curricula, retention, recruitment, and events for the University of Arkansas’s MBA programs. Supporting strategic initiatives and continuous program improvement.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeFayetteville • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising and program management for MBA programs, with a strong focus on student retention, recruitment, and curriculum support. Proven ability to build positive relationships and solve problems proactively while maintaining attention to detail.

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Bachelor's DegreeStudent Advising ExperienceProactive Problem-SolvingExceptional Communication SkillsEvent Coordination

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Hard Skills

Curriculum ManagementProgram SupportMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailRelationship BuildingPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

MBA ProgramsStudent RetentionStudent RecruitmentContinuous Program ImprovementCollegial Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Director of MBA Programs
Provide academic advising for full-time and Executive MBA programs
Manage curriculum and provide program/curriculum support
Support student retention and student recruitment
Coordinate events such as orientation and graduation parties
Support MBA strategic initiatives
Solve problems and proactively innovate for continuous program improvement
Perform miscellaneous activities associated with designing and operating the Full-time and Executive MBA programs
Work occasional Saturdays and evenings as needed
Travel as required
Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance
Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least three years of experience advising students
Demonstrated record of building and maintaining positive working relationships with others
Demonstrated record of proactive problem-solving
Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated presentation skills
Strong attention to detail
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance
Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships
Ability to travel
Ability to work occasional Saturdays and evenings as needed
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Successful completion of criminal background check and sex offender registry check

Benefits

Comp & perks

University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Healthy work-life balance workplace culture