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ASSIST DIR, EXEC MBA OPS, FSB
Job Title: ASSIST DIR, EXEC MBA OPS, FSB
Job Code: 1694
FLSA: E
Job Level: 12
Revised Date: 11/01/2008
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Working in conjunction with Fuqua's senior leadership, Executive MBA programs leadership, and Regional Directors of Fuqua's globally distributed campus network, plan program launch activities in each residency location.
Work Performed
Manage individual project budgets, ensuring the successful implementation of projects, while staying within the project budgets allotted by the school. Assist in the creation of budgets for Executive MBA programs.
Plan program launch activities in each residency location.
Design and implement orientation programs, with a focus on successfully orienting students to the Fuqua MBA environment,
Design and implement team building and team changeover events.
Design and implement graduations and related celebrations.
Design and implement partner visits and events.
Work with the Career Management Center to define, develop, and implement a series of Career Management Center offerings to meet the specific needs of each of Fuqua's Executive MBA programs.
Partner with Fuqua's Career Management Center, Office of Admissions, Global Sales Team, Regional Directors, and Development and Alumni Affairs to promote and build the Executive MBA Program.
Identify guest speakers, corporate tours, and regional engagement activities to be delivered when students are in residence with Executive MBA programs.
Negotiate hotel and conference facility contracts. Plan city tours and events.
Plan special events within each residency location.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Masters in a business discipline or higher education administration preferred.
Experience
Three to five years of project management, business, or education administration experience, with significant background in managing complex projects required. Experience with delivery of international programs strongly preferred.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
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