Assistant Director, Specialized Master's Programs

On-Site

Coral Gables, FL

Full time

R100101707

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The Assistant Director, Specialized Master’s Programs, oversees program resources to ensure alignment with the program’s mission and established priorities, timelines, and budgets. The role involves administrative, managerial, and professional responsibilities, including leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plans that support institutional goals for the assigned program(s).

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plans that advance program goals.

• Develops and updates training materials for staff, faculty, and external partners.

• Oversees all student programming, including off‑campus activities, special events, and networking opportunities.

• Plans and manages the program budget, including monthly projections and trend analysis.

• Manages all program logistics and operations, including program development.

• Oversees registration and advising processes.

• Maintains formal documentation and data reports related to accreditation, curriculum, and program quality, including graduation clearance.

• Advises students on academic development and achievement.

• Coordinates course offerings and program direction with faculty, department chairs, and deans.

• Supports faculty in designing and implementing assessment plans, methods, and evaluation tools.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.

• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

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With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

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With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.