University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
ILLINOIS MBA, College of Business
ASSOCIATE DEAN, MBA PROGRAMS
Primary Function:
Reports to the College of Business Dean.
Responsible for
• Managing the full-time MBA program and the Professional MBA program on the Urbana-Champaign campus.
• Set the strategic direction for the administrative aspects of the MBA program including admissions, student services, career services, and alumni affairs
• Be a leader of the program and staff
• Initiate and manage the strategic planning process
• Provide vision and motivation to the staff and encourage innovation
• Participate in the international discussions regarding MBA programs and translate these trends in business and business education
• Collaborate within the College and across the Campus regarding the creation and implementation of the strategy for the MBA program
• Create and utilize an MBA advisory board
• Actively engage alumni and other stakeholders of the program and the College
• Assist the Dean of the College with strategic initiatives
• Manage the MBA Program Office, Staff, and Services in collaboration with college and campus partners
• With the Academic Program Director, provide support to the academic program and the effective delivery of the curriculum
• With the Director of Admissions and the Associate Director of Marketing and Alumni Relations, develop and implement the students recruiting, marketing, and enrollment strategy and process
• With the Director of Student Services, ensure high quality student advising, services, activities and response to student needs. Act as the final authority to student concerns
• Collaborate with Illinois Business Consulting to expand/ enhance experiential learning opportunities for students
• With the Director of Career Services, work to develop student job-seeking skills and expand their opportunities for employment
• With the Director of Alumni and External Affairs and the Associate Director of Marketing and Alumni Relations, develop and improve communications with alumni and activities for alumni participation
• In collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Administration, prepare and be responsible for the budget of the MBA program
• Coordinate budget, space, personnel and other resource activities/needs with the College Budget and Resource Planning Office
Perform the appropriate human relations functions and demonstrate the appropriate interpersonal skills
• Screen, hire, manage, and motivate qualified staff personnel
• Develop rapport with students, faculty, and staff
• Provide appropriate training and encourage staff to engage in professional development
• Maintain liaison with other units in the college and represent the program when appropriate