Director, MS Sport Business Analytics Program

Job Title Director, MS Sport Business Analytics Program Agency Texas A&M University Department Mba Program Office Proposed Minimum Salary $11,500.00 monthly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who We Are: Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is to advance the world’s prosperity. To advance the world’s prosperity means providing a better future for generations who follow, including quality of life, environment, and economic systems. To fulfill this vision, our mission is to be a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformational leaders. Mays Business School Graduate Programs: Mays offers Full-Time, Professional, Executive, Flex Online MBA programs as well as a unique MBA + M.S. Analytics program. Our program helps students advance their careers by mastering core business knowledge, honing skills through high impact learning experiences, developing personalized leadership styles, and leveraging the power of the global Aggie Network. What We Want: Job Description Summary:    The Director of the Master of Science in Sport Business Analytics Program provides strategic and operational leadership for one of Mays Business School’s newest graduate programs. Building on Mays’ dynamic growth in the graduate space, the Director will lead the launch and growth of a nationally preeminent program that combines rigorous business analytics education with distinctive access to Texas A&M Athletics and the broader sport industry. The Director is accountable for the program’s strategy, market position, enrollment growth, financial performance, student experience, industry engagement, and career outcomes. Working across faculty, admissions and recruitment, career management, alumni and industry engagement, Texas A&M Athletics, and school leadership, the Director will coordinate the full student journey from initial recruitment through graduation and employment. The Director will serve as the program’s principal advocate and connector, building relationships among students, faculty, employers, alumni, advisory groups, and institutional partners to ensure that the program remains responsive to the evolving needs of students and the sport industry. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   35%: Program Strategy and Leadership Provides strategic leadership and overall direction for the MS Sport Business Analytics Program, establishing priorities and short- and long-term strategies related to recruiting and admissions outcomes. Monitors developments in graduate management education, employer needs, student expectations, and the sport business analytics market and translates those insights into program strategy and innovation. Builds alignment among faculty, staff, students, school leadership, and other key stakeholders around the program’s direction and priorities. Leads, develops, and supervises program staff, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and student success. Works collaboratively with the leaders of other Mays graduate programs to identify opportunities for shared learning, coordination, innovation, and efficient use of resources. Serves as a member of the Graduate Programs leadership team, representing the MS Sport Business Analytics Program in broader school and university planning and contributing to strategy and initiatives across the Mays graduate portfolio. Establishes and monitors measurable goals related to enrollment, cohort quality, retention, financial performance, student satisfaction, career outcomes, employer engagement, and program reputation. 25%: Student Experience and Program Success Leads an integrated, high-quality student experience from enrollment through graduation, maintaining strong relationships with students and an active understanding of their needs and experiences. Works with faculty and staff to strengthen student engagement, belonging, professional development, academic and co-curricular experiences, retention, and overall student success. Uses student feedback and outcomes to drive continuous program improvement. Partners closely with Career Management to support student career readiness, internship and employment outcomes, and alignment between the program experience and evolving employer expectations. Establishes exceptional student experiences in applied settings relevant to the sport business analytics industry. Works with students and appropriate university partners to address complex student issues and ensure consistent, fair, and student-centered application of policies and procedures. 20%: Market Position, Recruitment, and External Engagement Serves as a visible advocate and spokesperson for the MS Sport Business Analytics Program with prospective and admitted students, alumni, employers, advisory groups, professional organizations, and other external stakeholders. Cultivates and stewards the program's relationship with Texas A&M Athletics and other sport industry partners as a core driver of curriculum relevance, experiential learning, and student career outcomes. Responsible for recruitment, admissions, marketing, and communications teams to develop and execute strategies that strengthen the program’s market position and attract a robust poo