Director of Strategy, Academic Initiatives

Responsibilities: Collaborate with MA program Directors to align MAE and professional programming with curricular mission Develop and execute strategic plans to expand MAE and other initiatives with internal stakeholders Serve as primary contact for growth and development of associated initiatives Propose strategies for new academically and professionally focused programs and international offerings Launch and scale programs with phased, sustainable execution and startup oversight Coordinate promotional/webinar activities and recruit events with Admissions alignment Build partnerships for student placement and career engagement Manage program budgets and financial reporting for stakeholders Foster inclusive, high-quality learning environments and track student engagement and success Represent initiatives at forums, conferences, and recruitment events Cultivate relationships with employers, alumni, and academic partners for internships and placement Plan objectives/content, research trends, and set program directions Develop budgets and make budgetary recommendations Perform other related work as needed

Key requirements: Minimum 7+ years in a related role Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and cross-department collaboration Proven project management and organizational skills Experience designing new academic programming and tracking progress systems Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work independently Understanding of school priorities and sensitive information handling Experience with admissions cycles and student services coordination Ability to secure funding opportunities with donors and partners Experience in building external partnerships and program promotion exemplary communication problem-solving team collaboration strategic planning budget management program development