Director of the Graduate Tax Program

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Position Title:
Director of the Graduate Tax Program

Position Type:
Staff

Location:
Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:
241-Law School Instruction

Position Summary:

The Director of the Graduate Tax Program ("Director") will be responsible for the overall operational administration of the Graduate Tax Program, which offers online, in-person and hybrid classes. The areas of responsibility will include Program Operations, Admissions, Student Support Services, Faculty Support and Graduate Tax Office Administration. The Director will work with the Faculty Director of the Graduate Tax Program, who is responsible for teaching, curricular development, adjunct faculty hiring, faculty teaching support (i.e., pedagogy), and student recruiting at accounting firms and law firms. Both the Director and Faculty Director will collaborate with University Communication and Marketing (UCM) on advertising and marketing efforts for the program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Director is responsible for all aspects of GTP administration and operations. Specific responsibilities include marketing of GTP; management of the application and registration process for students; coordination with the Office of Online Programs; and assistance in developing academic calendars and course schedules.
• In addition, the Director will oversee the preparation of reports for financial management purposes, enrollment planning, and budget forecasting; set a program operations calendar and oversee student and faculty communication; and complete the annual ABA Accreditation process.
• The Director will develop and lead the strategy for the Graduate Tax Program's recruitment, admissions, and retention efforts and establish corresponding goals for each area.
• The Director will collaborate with the Faculty Director in setting academic policies and oversee degree auditing and academic standing.
• The Director will build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including faculty, students, staff, alumni, and University and Law School constituents with the goal of continuing to increase the breadth, quality and diversity of students enrolled in Graduate Tax Program.
• The Director will develop and implement recruiting and marketing strategies designed to meet the Graduate Tax Program's enrollment goals and manage admissions processes and communication cycles to ensure a high-quality experience for prospects and applicants.
• The Director will be integral to establishing enrollment goals as well as program goals including new initiatives in outreach to alumni and community members, incorporating the best use of data and technology, and continuously measuring student satisfaction to improve the student experience.
• The Director will ensure the proper administration of the Graduate Tax Office including the management and supervision of the Assistant Directors of Admission, Assistant Directors of Student Services and the Program Assistant.
• The Director will oversee the departmental operations, program and office policies and procedures, budget and payroll for adjunct faculty, and student success.
• The Director will collaborate with the Faculty Director on the planning and execution of GTP events and assist in stewarding the GTP community.
• The Director will lead the establishment and strategy of office goals and set up a system for measuring goal progression.
• The Director will determine best management practices, ensuring a safe space and healthy working environment and directing strategy for the GTP team and their professional development.
• The Director will oversee adjunct faculty support and liaise with the Office of Online Programs for course development and trainings. The Director will establish strong rapport with full-time and adjunct faculty to ensure a strong connection with the student experience and program delivery.
• The Director will support admission and recruitment efforts along with student services including attending fairs, conferences and firm visits as needed. The Director will advise JD/LLM students on course selection and degree planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge and expertise in college admissions, enrollment strategy, recruitment, and/or student services
• Familiarity with data usage and enrollment planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must convey a highly professional demeanor and be a team player.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/tasks with varied deadlines.
• Must be poised with strong customer-service skills and be able to work independently under general supervision.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities and working under strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and present marketing and budget data is required.
• Great initiative, highly motivated, with a continued willingness to develop new skills and an enthusiasm for exceeding expectations.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, WORD, Excel, Outlook (email and calendar functions), Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Juris Doctor degree.
• 7 years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience with enrollment strategy, recruitment, and college admissions is preferred.
• Knowledge and expertise in graduate tax program administration, including admissions and/or student services.
• Working knowledge of BANNER, SLATE, ARGOS Reporting Tool.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date:
11/02/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

The approved range for this position is $89,000-94,000. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate's qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity."

Salary Grade:
17

Job Classification:
exempt