Assistant Director-Graduate Programs

Company: Marshall University
Location: Huntington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description The Assistant Director – Graduate Programs will be responsible for: · Coordinate daily functions of the Brad D. Smith Graduate School of Business · Works with students, departments, and faculty to assess enrolment capacity and strategic enrollment management. Develop fall/spring/summer graduate schedules in coordination with Department Chairs to assure we meet the needs of students · Advise and register students in DBA , DNAP , MBA (online and on campus), EMBA IMBA , PharmDMBA, MS in HRM , MS in HCA , MS in ACC , MS in IS, MS in HI, MS Sports Management, Graduate Certificate programs, or any other graduate programs · Create and monitor Plans of Studies for all graduate students. Meet with students to advise them on graduation requirements, preparation of semester schedules, needs for specific courses to satisfy degree requirements, etc. for all graduate majors in the LCOB · Monitor student enrollment and provide updates to the Dean’s Office. Consult with Associate Dean on issues regarding progression · Utilize Banner, BERT , DegreeWorks. Navigate any additional software needed · Place academic holds on students as needed (Probation, dismissal, etc.) · Put together and verify the College of Business Graduate Programs graduation list each term. Work with the Registrar’s Office to verify and address issues as they arise · Review applications and make recommendations for admission. · Serve on all graduate Admission Committees · Assist in the recruitment and retention of students for the graduate business programs. This includes, but is not limited to Career Fairs, classroom visits, off campus recruiting events at other Universities, and other student engagement activities · Develop and update graduate programs recruiting materials such as brochures, flyers, LCOB graduate programs website, etc. · Organize and manage Graduate Assistants at both campuses and coordinate the specific needs of graduate assistants in each department with the department chair needs · Meet with international students about OPT and CPT and assist in completing their paperwork · Review and update graduate students records including grades, grade changes, transfer of credits and course substitution forms. Review students records at the end of the semester and notify students on academic probation about their status and how to return to good standing. Consult with Associate Dean about students who need to be dismissed. Also, put together improvement plans and consult with students on what is needed to return to good standing · Plan and organize COB Graduation Ceremonies, LCOB Graduate Student Welcome Reception, Information Sessions, or other functions as needed · Attend LCOB Graduate Curriculum Committee meetings. Facilitate paperwork on any curriculum or non-curricular changes in line with Graduate Council’s regulations and timelines. Also, attend University Graduate Council meetings as necessary when there are questions about changes put forth by the Graduate Committee · Review and make sure Graduate Catalog is up to date with the most recent policies, procedures and information · Assist in development of new graduate programs. Serve as advisor from the LCOB side of the PharmD/ MBA and other joint programs to assure students meet requirements for admission and completion of programs · Check to make sure all grades are entered by faculty at the end of the semester. If needed, contact them to have grades send to them or Registrar’s Office for timely entry · Develop and help write 32 articulation and other agreements with other Universities. Also, do campus visits to meet faculty, administrators and prospective students about Marshall’s 32 articulation agreements · Develop and analyze survey’s given to upcoming graduates to get feedback about programs, as well as current and future employment · Maintain graduate student databases, including newly admitted student’s information and alumni databases · Complete survey’s for U.S. News Report, Princeton Review and other outside agencies for graduate program rankings and recognitions · Assist the Dean’s Office with accreditation by providing student data for the accreditation report, attend necessary accreditation meetings and participate in accreditation reviews as needed

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