Program Director, Graduate Studies

Position Information

Position Class Type Regular Position Type Professional Other Position Information About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile. Position Status Full-time If Part Time, hours per week

Posting Text

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 Date 02/19/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Duties

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 University's 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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