Location: North Andover, MA
track faculty position that includes the role of Program Director for the online Master of Science in Data Science program.
This pivotal role is scheduled to commence at the start of either the Spring or Fall semester of 2024. The successful candidate will exhibit a promising track record of excellence in teaching and a commitment to departmental service that includes course development, instruction, advising, and comprehensive oversight of the master’s program.
The Program Director will collaborate closely with the Department Chair to strategically guide the program’s growth and development, ensuring its ongoing relevance and impact. Merrimack College is committed to diversity,
equity, and inclusion. Therefore, we seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to work with students across various social and personal identities and perspectives.
We particularly encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including first-generation college graduates, individuals from underrepresented communities, and individuals with disabilities. Primary Responsibilities: Develop, oversee, and continually refine the MS in Data Science program curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry standards and emerging trends. Provide visionary leadership in program development, backssment, and strategic planning. Recruit, hire, and mentor faculty members, fostering
a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. Coordinate and supervise faculty, ensuring effective delivery of courses and adherence to program objectives.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry professionals, promoting partnerships and internship opportunities for students. Mentor master’s students in year-long data analytics and modeling projects. Advise students, guiding career paths, internships, and opportunities. Stay current with emerging trends and advancements in information technology to ensure program content is up-to-date and aligned with industry needs. Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to promote interdisciplinary initiatives and experiential learning opportunities.
Teach three courses per semester (12 contact hours). Managing the program budget Qualifications Requirements: A Ph. D. in data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field Demonstrated excellence, or potential for, teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Work or educational experience in data science, statistics, modeling, or analytics. Proven ability to think strategically and implement innovative program development and improvement approaches. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Desired: Effective use of technology in the classroom Demonstrated interest in and experience with innovative pedagogies; Understanding of and experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in STEM and beyond. A research program or consulting practice that can involve students in industry projects is optional. Application Materials Should Include: Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with and commitment to our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution of higher learning.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae Teaching Statement Three letters of recommendation that address your teaching and leadership Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. Vaccinations and Work Location This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.
The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus. Statement on Our Mission Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
About Merrimack College The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and some 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College comprises five schools: liberal arts, science and engineering, nursing and health sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy, and the Girard school of business.
The College’s suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U. S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, coming in 34th out of 175 schools ranked in the Regional Universities North category in 2022.
Merrimack also ranked 3rd in the Most Innovative Schools category. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution. Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Internal Applicants - External Applicants - For more details: jobs-search. org/technology_north-andover-c434603/academic-program-director-with-open-rank-non-tenure-track-faculty-position-in-data-science-north-an_i1974962566
hosting student appointments; developing and delivering career education workshops; supporting recruitment events and initiatives; and engaging in cross-functional partnership with diversity and inclusion offices, corporate engagement teams, advancement and alumni services, faculty and administrators, and student organizations which will be integral to success in this role.
WHAT YOU WILL DO Collaborate with the CCD team to execute and advance vision, mission, and goals of the Center. Counsel students throughout the full career development life cycle which may include career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, networking approaches, internship and job search
strategies, offers and negotiations, Linked In and personal branding, and other related topics. Develop career management curriculum for non-credit and credit-bearing courses.
Engage in continuous professional development in career and workforce development to drive best practices for career development programming and advising to maximize learning and student engagement. Collaborate with CCD Career Education team to design and deliver workshops, experiences, and other programing focused on relevant career management, industry-specific, and functional area. Partner with Corporate Relations to strategically expand and cultivate employer relationships, stay current on industry and employer
trends, and provide programming to ensure students are prepared to succeed.
Provide benchmarking research to support continued development of best practices for advising program, resource utilization, and service improvements. Collaborate with marketing and branding team (College Marketing) to produce and deliver multi-media content for print and online distribution (website, blogs, and social media) to promote CCD programs and services. Support data collection efforts related to employer engagement and satisfaction, student engagement and satisfaction, and student internship and employment outcomes. Represent CCD on various committees and serve as liaison to specific departments.
including student leadership, clubs & organizations, and Athletics. As a career development expert, shares Babson best practices with internal external community through presentations, publishing, and event attendance. Contribute to the marketing of CCD to increase the visibility and brand awareness and to inform the College community about career initiatives. Authors and edits department publications and electronic correspondence to internal audiences. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing development, management, and execution of special projects and programs as determined by the Director.
Assume additional responsibilities as required. YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE Graduate Assistants WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, or Business strongly preferred A minimum of 4-6 years of increasingly responsible experience within the career development field. Knowledge of best practices in career development and the ability to tailor, adapt and evolve a College to Career strategy to best meet the needs of Babson students Ability to establish, track, measure, and deliver value-added program results Ability to work across internal and external programs/departments/constituencies and manage multiple projects/programs Must have a high level of resourcefulness, influence/organizational savvy and execution skills (strategy through implementation) Must have excellent oral and written communication skills ; solid presentation, marketing, and counseling skills; and strong customer service orientation Must have strong supervisory skills and ability to influence and motivate others Must have excellent interpersonal skills, engages and builds effective relationships with internal and external constituents.
An entrepreneurial orientation , proven track record of taking initiative and making things happen (self- starter) Must be a team player and have the ability to establish creditability and confidence with stakeholders Demonstrated capability in leading and participating effectively in teams and team-oriented environments.
Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results. Ability to anticipate and embrace change ; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) and career development software and platforms ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE Experience in corporate environments preferred Experience with curriculum development and career education programming preferred Project management/event planning experience preferred Master's Degree preferred HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK Evenings (average 1/week) and occasional weekends PDN-97ff5f3f-7331-40aa-8965-0b744359c957
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This position involves extensive collaboration with faculty members, campus partners, community partners, and payment platform liaisons; participation in program design and implementation; and timely delivery of support services. Under the direction of the Associate Director, Experiential Learning & Academic Excellence and in partnership with Faculty Directors, manages improvement efforts and implementation of new initiatives for the FME Program.
WHAT YOU WILL DO Supervises, manages, and develops professional staff; ensure staff are cross-trained and have the appropriate knowledge and expertise to support the FME Program. Manages the day-to-day administrative operations
of the Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME) course including but not limited to serving as liaison to faculty coordinators; managing business operations for the student-run businesses; creating and updating processes and resources; ensuring resources are posted in the course management software; and communicating program status, expectations, and information to appropriate audience which may include: faculty, students, staff, and other members of the community.
Manages the day-to-day financial operations related to (FME) including but not limited to: Monitoring the usage and balances of sixty business bank accounts, manage petty cash for student teams, weekly in-depth
look at account activity for each account, collection of bank statements for 60 business accounts and preparation of statements for the Babson Finance team on the first of each month.
Manages the FME Mentor program including the recruiting, hiring, training, supporting, and evaluating student leaders as well as regular communication, meetings, and overall backssment of the program. Oversees the administration of FME businesses, including resources for students, feasibility, stakeholder committee, management of loans, payment processing, accounting, allocation of business space, logistical aspects of related events, and production of relevant publications. Collaborates with campus partners for operational aspects of FME (i.
e. Finance office, Legal Counsel, Risk Management, Facilities, etc. ). Develops working relationships with community partners for operational aspects of FME (i. e. Bank, Board of Health, etc. ). Collects, backsses, and compiles monthly sales tax reports from student business for any edits or adjustments; provides reasoning for edits; shares with student venture for updated versions; charges student businesses for monthly sales tax through transfer from student business account to FME Program Account; and organizes and shares monthly sales tax reports for all student businesses to Babson Finance for remittance to the Commonwealth of MA.
Assists with research and implementation of payment options used in different aspects of FME, including Square, Pay Pal, and new online direct customer to business options. Manages the FME Program checking account; performs weekly deposits of cash and checks from student business to local Bank (spring semester); cuts checks to pay back Babson College, organization donations, etc. and inputs and processes donation checks on the Fraud Management (access Optima) system and confirms processing updates with Babson Finance.
Generates and shares a Profits & Losses Report for each business account, summarizing total donations/profits, losses, and overall usage during the academic year. Creates journal entries in Workday for the reconciliation of each business account. Allocates donations to organizations on annual basis. Holds regular meetings and stays in communication with Babson's Finance team; responsible for managing within budget. Responsible for developing a strategy for administrative viability of the FME program for the short and long term. This involves collaborating with campus partners to ensure FME is part of a community-wide effort to support this signature learning experience.
Meets with student leaders, students, and student teams. Participates in various program and college-wide committees. Assumes additional responsibilities as required. YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE Program Coordinators, Experiential Learning (2)Student FME Mentors (38) and Auditing/Accounting Mentors (7) WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED Bachelor's Degree At least 4-6 years of related experience Must have prior experience/coursework in Finance, Accounting, or Business as well as previous experience managing staff.
Must have exceptional attention to detail, supervisory, and organizational skills. Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment. Ability to problem solve as issues or concerns arise, and be flexible in changing work conditions. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to take initiative and complete tasks on time with minimal supervision. Ability to work both independently, on teams, and as part of committees. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to work with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, and faculty.
Ability to work successfully with all constituencies. Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects. Strong ability to build working relationships across the College. Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative ; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members Ability to work independently to solve problems ; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results Ability to anticipate and effectively handle change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK Some early mornings and/or evenings and occasional weekends. Hybrid work schedule with 1 day remote and increased remote flexibility based on time of year and position/program needs.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE Experience working with Learning Management databases is desirable (Canvas is used at Babson). Business or banking work experience/coursework preferred Familiarity with MA sales tax policies preferred Familiarity with Square, Pay Pal, and other payment tools preferred Master's Degree preferred PDN-9a73001b-ea5a-4431-87d1-7f3fe6e1eded
that are always changing. That's just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you. The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career.
As the Paid Search Supervisor, you will be supporting the Paid Search Manager, in execution of paid search, shopping and display campaigns across our portfolio of brands. You will partner with the Paid Search Specialist on the day to day paid efforts, while collaborating with brand marketing partners on both long and short-term opportunities that can support the goals and merchandising strategies. Who We Are Looking
For: You. Works with the inhouse Digital Marketing team, vendors, and brand marketing team to support effective communication tactics and best-in-class user experiences within each digital channel Partner with Paid Search Manager to ensure brand objectives are fully developed and supported across brands Works with internal and external partners and agencies to ensure programs are completed flawlessly and get results Leads creative briefs and projects through from kickoff to post-campaign measurement Partner with cross-functional teams to develop measurement plans to test, learn and scale campaigns Stay ahead of evolving media landscape to ensure sharing of standard methodologies, process alignment,
and bringing new opportunities for innovation to the teams Collaborate with Paid Specialist on campaign setup and optimizations across brands Supports relationship with IT to resolve any ad-hoc channel/platform issues or new technology that needs implementation Analyzes programs and provides reporting to cross channel teams with key findings and implications for future programs Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related field At least 2-4 years of experience in paid performance, experience with Paid Search, Shopping, and Display a plus Google Ad Certification a plus Knowledge of paid performance marketing standard processes Shown experience collaborating with cross-functional teams Outstanding project management and organizational abilities Effective verbal and written communication on all levels and both internally and externally Self-motivated, analytical, quick learner, organized, meticulous, multi-tasker Prioritizes workload and meets targets for a variety of marketing deliverables Solid understanding of Excel and Power Point are required Experience drawing recommendations from web analytics We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs!
Competitive Pay Hybrid Work Environment Weekly paychecks Paid time away Programs to support environment and corporate responsibility TAAP - TJX Associate Assistance Programs Associate Discount Career Development Opportunity Be a part of an inclusive team Benefit programs and eligibility terms vary across our global locations.
We encourage you to apply to learn more about how our benefits can make a difference for you. This role is hybrid requiring two days per week in the Framingham, MA office. Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. That's why working here is so much more than a job.
When you're a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people that work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, interactionual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Posting Notes: 770 Cochituate Rd Framingham MA 01701
owns representing the Company, our retailers, and our suppliers by effectively supervising and managing reset and project work. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a quick learner, has a strong attention to detail, and is effective at leading and managing a geographically distributed team.
They must possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, computer skills, and the ability to build relationships with business partners. Performs other duties as required and assigned. Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! What we offer: Full-Time
Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) 401(k) with company match Training and Career Development Generous Paid Time-Off Responsibilities: Provide effective leadership and management to the team in the assigned geographic market by interviewing and hiring candidates, on-boarding and training new associates, managing performance and career development, managing conflict and personnel issues, and providing coaching, mentoring, and support.
Develop a strong understanding of the business model, including but not limited to Supplier and Retailer details and expectations, and the specific details of the set/project work processes. Act as the primary interface with Suppliers and Retailers in
the assigned market to establish and manage business partnerships and generate new business.
Direct and manage set/project work in the market to completion, on time, and with high-quality results, and ensure Supplier and Retailer expectations are being met. Partner with team to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss schedules and changes, meet goals and expectations, and build an effective working relationship. Effectively and accurately prepare, process, submit and manage documentation related to assigned set/project work and team. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required 8+ Years of experience in progressive management/supervisory experience Prior broker, Retail, Retailer Service or Merchandising experience preferred Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills Ability to Develop Strategic Plans to Grow Business Good Interpersonal Skills Job Will Remain Open Until Filled For more details: jobs-search.
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