Senior Executive Director, Learning Innovation & Industry Engagement

Senior Executive Director, Master of Quantitative Economics (MQE) Program Under the general direction of the Dean of Social Sciences and the Faculty Director of the Master of Quantitative Economics (MQE) program, the Senior Executive Director provides strategic leadership for the MQE program and division-wide initiatives in industry engagement, experiential learning, and graduate career development. The incumbent independently leads the planning, administration, continuous improvement, and long-term growth of the MQE program through subordinate supervisors and professional staff, ensuring the successful integration of academic priorities, employer engagement, student success, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships. The Senior Executive Director is accountable for the strategic and operational success of the MQE program, including organizational leadership, budget and resource stewardship, personnel management, marketing and communications, technology systems, program assessment, and the development of collaborative partnerships that support innovation, program growth, and long-term sustainability. Working in close partnership with faculty leadership, the Dean's Office, campus partners, employers, alumni, advisory boards, and external stakeholders, the incumbent develops and implements initiatives that strengthen curriculum delivery, experiential learning, graduate career outcomes, and the program's reputation and competitiveness. The position exercises a high degree of independent judgment in establishing organizational priorities, directing subordinate supervisors and professional staff, allocating financial and human resources, developing strategic partnerships, and resolving complex administrative and operational issues. The incumbent serves as the principal liaison between the Division of Social Sciences and external organizations, cultivating relationships that expand internships, applied learning opportunities, industry collaborations, employer engagement, and career pathways.