Kathy Hannon

About Kathy Hannon

Business professional with 20+ years of higher ed experience, including 12 years of program management.*Seasoned, courteous professional known to seamlessly coordinate and collaborate with internal and external constituents and third-party partners to manage projects, meet deadlines, and prepare detailed communication and documentation in a highly regulated, quality-focused environment.*Independent thinker with consistent attention to detail who successfully multitasks, prioritizes responsibilities, and reliably provides outstanding student and faculty support in an organized, timely manner.*Demonstrated history of skills in program management, course scheduling, student advising, Microsoft Office, Banner, Blackboard, Canvas, Teams, Social Media, Marketing, Events, Direct Mail, Philanthropy, Student Development, Student Services, and Alumni Relations.

Experience

1. Director, Graduate and Professional Programs

   Stetson University

   Sep 2023 — Present · DeLand, FL, US

   Responsible for the administration and management of the graduate and professional programs in the School of Business Administration, including the supervision and coordination of the day-to-day operations. This position helps with data analysis, enrollment projections, and identifying opportunities in current and future programs.*Participate in strategic planning of new and existing programs.*Identify professional and graduate educational program needs.*Coordinate the Assurance of Learning activities for the graduate programs as outlined by SACS and AACSB guidelines.*Maintain communication and positive relations with prospective, current, and past students, faculty, staff, administration, and other university and program stakeholders and constituents.*Network with members of the graduate business education community.*Communicate with faculty, staff, and students to ensure the successful execution of program policies and processes.*Analyze enrollment trends and propose new strategies to support the programs and/or new methodologies.*Perform data-driven enrollment projections.*Prepare reports for the Dean, Executive Director, partner institutions, and other university units.*Advise Program Directors and senior-level administrators on issues related to graduate business programs.*Collaborate with other university units to leverage relationships across the institution.*Act as liaison with various university units and partner programs for program and student needs.*Ensure student support and services are available for students.*Coordinate the development of marketing strategies and materials for graduate and professional education programs.*Administer and direct graduate program operations including student advising, course scheduling, registration, enrollment management, retention, graduation candidacy, faculty stipends, catalog updates, and policy maintenance.*Coordinate the development and maintenance of accurate and informative program websites.

Education

• Stetson University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2010 — 2012

• Stetson University

  BBA, Business Administration

• Palm Beach Community College

  AA, General Studies

• Palm Beach Community College

  AS, Occupational Therapy Assistant