Associate Director, MBA Programme Delivery

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£55,636 to £64,228 per annum : Grade 9, including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	13th March 2025
Closes:	26th March 2025
Job Ref:	178655

Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Saïd Business School is seeking an experienced Associate Director, MBA Programme Delivery to oversee and manage the MBA Programme Team. The Oxford MBA is a globally renowned programme that attracts students from over 60 countries, building on the University of Oxford’s distinguished legacy of leadership development. This role is pivotal in ensuring an exceptional student experience and fostering future global leaders who can address world-scale challenges.

Reporting to the MBA Director, the Associate Director will play a key leadership role in overseeing the MBA Programme Team (10-12 members) and ensuring the seamless delivery of the student experience across the MBA and 1+1 MBA degree programmes. They will provide strategic direction, manage resources and drive continuous improvement in programme delivery, student engagement and curriculum development.

Key responsibilities:

Lead, motivate and develop a team of senior staff members to ensure effective programme management.
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the MBA programme, from admissions to completion, ensuring excellence at every stage.
Manage programme budgets effectively and delegate authority as necessary.
Contribute to accreditation activities and programme evaluations to maintain quality standards.
Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to inform strategic decision-making.

You should possess extensive experience in managing in multi-stakeholder environments, working closely with postgraduate students, and demonstrating excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills across diverse cultures and senior-level audiences. Additionally, you should exhibit a deep understanding of the MBA market, along with proven competency in programme management and delivery, including successful coordination from inception to completion.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description, click the 'Apply' button above.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
Hybrid working
Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
Discounted bus travel
Subsidised onsite catering
Cycle loan scheme
Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is 26 March 2025 at 12.00 noon. First interviews will likely be held online 4 April 2025. Second interviews will likely be held in person 10 April 2025.

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