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# Master of Business Analytics and Data Science Program

- **Company:** OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY OSU
- **Location:** Stillwater, OK, United States
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/director-of-ms-in-business-analytics-data-science-open-rank-career-track-faculty-position-af7806-stillwater-ok--f8269bb6-3a91-4ee6-92a4-cc453d0df722

## About the Role

* Earned doctorate in a closely related field.
 * Demonstrated excellence in teaching, professional service, and research.
 * Highly effective communication, interpersonal and leadership skills as evidenced by the ability to engage with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and the business community.
 * Academic or industry experience that demonstrates planning, program development, evaluation, problem solving, external relations, and collaboration skills., Academic Background, Alumni Relations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Administration, Business Analysis, Communication Skills, Data Science, Educational Administration, Employee Retention, Funding, Fundraising, Higher Education, Information Technology & Information Systems, International Business, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Management Science, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Marketing, Marketing Plan, Music, Operations Management, Performance Reviews, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Recreation, Scholarship, Set Goals, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Player, Training/Teaching

## Description

The Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the MS in Business Analytics and Data Science (MS-BAnDS) program. The preferred start date is Spring 2027, though an earlier or later start may be negotiated. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business is home to a nationally ranked and highly reputed MS in Business Analytics and Data Science (MS-BAnDS) program. It is a college level graduate program (somewhat like an MBA) whereby the classes are shared by faculty members in various departments. The program grew from our well-established MS in MIS program as a collaboration between the School of Marketing and International Business and the Department of Management Science and Information Systems. Spears Business is looking to hire the next leader of this program. The Director provides strategic leadership to the Spears Business AI/Analytics/Data Science program. The faculty director will report to the Vice Dean for Graduate Programs and Research and focus on managing all aspects of the program in collaboration with the Watson Graduate School of Management (WGSM) team and faculty members from participating departments. They will also have an academic home in one of the Spears School
of Business academic departments. It is an 11-month open rank career track position. Salary is competitive for a comprehensive research university and contingent on available funding.

Responsibilities/Duties

Overall Program Leadership

 * Serve as the main faculty point of contact and champion for the BAnDS program, working with the WGSM team to manage program operations across all venues.
 * Partner with the Dean and Vice Dean on fundraising, Advisory Board relations, and alumni engagement to support program activities and scholarships.

Curriculum Leadership

 * Lead strategic development, evaluation, revision, and maintenance of BAnDS program options, certificates, and offering venues (Stillwater, Tulsa, online, executive, and international), including curriculum design and accreditation assessment.
 * Chair the BAnDS Core Faculty Committee; collaborate with SSB departments on scheduling, faculty team building, and cross-program relationships in consultation with the Vice Dean.
 * Drive student recruitment and retention by developing annual goals, a marketing plan, 4+1 pipeline opportunities, and leading the ADS Admissions decision process.
 * Teach in the program per expected workload expectations.

BAnDS Student/Staff Operations

 * Manage graduate assistantships, scholarships, travel awards, internship approvals, and academic integrity matters.
 * Oversee student orientation, competitions, professional development, and engagement opportunities for both full-time and part-time students.
 * Track program enrollments, graduation rates, and coordinate alumni and employer outreach.
 * Evaluate BAnDS-specific staff and provide input on broader WGSM staff assessments.