Program Director, Graduate Studies

Kettering University

Flint, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Computer Science, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Higher Education, Needs Assessment, Operations Research, Process Development, Project/Program Coordination, Proposal Development, Research Skills, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Strategic Planning, Team Player
LOCATION
Flint, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. or Ed.D. At least 10 years experience in High Education At least 5 years specifically responsible for Corporate Training

Job Specific Required Qualifications

At least 10 years experience in Higher Education Minimum of a Masters degree At least 5 years administrative experience Experience managing and completing projects

Qualified candidate will be experienced in and capable of coordinating between corporate partners and the College of Engineering and Computer Science & the School of Management to create establish and deliver programs that are mutually beneficial as well as grow the online graduate student population.

Understanding and commitment to Kettering University Values

a. RESPECT for teamwork honesty encouragement diversity partnerships with students

b. INTEGRITY including accountability transparency and ethics

c. CREATIVITY fostering flexibility and innovation

d. COLLABORATION across disciplines and with all partners

e. EXCELLENCE in all we do

Posting Information

Posting Number: SP00474 Posting Date: 02/19/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Duties

Initiate relationships and opportunities for Corporate Training with various businesses and organizations in cooperation with the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Coordinate with appropriate individuals within the University to ensure successful completion and launch of all projects.

Percent of total time: 35

Duties Initiate relationships and opportunities for Corporate Training with various businesses and organizations in cooperation with the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Coordinate with appropriate individuals within the University to ensure successful completion and launch of all projects.

Percent of total time: 15

Duties Responsible for all academic proposal development for the purposes of approval through the Academic approval process. Coordinate with appropriate individuals within the University to ensure successful completion and launch of all projects.

Percent of total time: 35

Duties Support Kettering Universitys graduate programs with special projects including goals and initiatives by providing implementation support. Comply with timelines to ensure established guidelines. Coordinate with appropriate individuals within the University to ensure successful completion and launch of all projects.

Percent of total time: 15

Duties Support the advising of graduate students to facilitate high levels of customer service. Make recommendations to streamline processes to create Leaner operations. Conduct research on strategic initiatives. Identify necessary resources of special projects. Coordinate with appropriate individuals within the University to ensure successful completion and launch of all projects.

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Kettering University