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Megan Barry Bebis

Megan Barry Bebis

Walpole,USA

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Senior Director of Graduate Student Services and Career DevelopmentDirector of Graduate Student ServicesDirector of Align ProgramAssociate Director, Align and PhD ProgramsAssistant Director of Undergraduate Programs

Salary Range

$135000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid sick leave401k match

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in higher education, focused on enhancing student program completion and employee engagement through innovative learning frameworks and strategic partnerships. Expertise in data analysis and performance measurement supports effective decision-making and program development. Proven ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and lead teams in rapidly evolving environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director of Graduate Student Services and Career Development

Northeastern University
Boston, USA
03.2023 - Current
  • Led technical education programs for over 4,000 students in computer science, data science, AI, cybersecurity, and robotics across nine global locations.
  • Managed cross-functional team of 18 professionals to implement scalable learning frameworks, enhancing student engagement and program completion rates by 15%.
  • Designed onboarding initiatives for new programs and campuses, collaborating with C-suite leadership to launch four new locations and expand master’s offerings.
  • Drove operational excellence through process optimization and data analysis, managing $100K annual budget while implementing cost-effective solutions.
  • Built strategic partnerships with deans and senior leadership to align program initiatives with organizational priorities.
  • Implemented performance measurement systems to track program effectiveness, analyzing retention metrics from 85% to 100%.
  • Analyzed student outcomes to inform continuous improvement strategies across all educational programs.
  • Facilitated collaboration between external stakeholders and academic leadership to enhance program relevance and impact.

Director of Graduate Student Services

Northeastern University
Boston, USA
04.2020 - 03.2023
  • Managed technical learning programs for over 2,000 master's students across multiple East Coast locations.
  • Led co-op faculty and industry partnerships to create career development opportunities aligned with technical curricula.
  • Launched two to three strategic initiatives annually, enhancing student experience and improving retention rates.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership and faculty to drive program growth and uphold high-performance standards in all technical disciplines.

Director of Align Program

Northeastern University
Boston, USA
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Spearheaded development of career transition initiatives for non-technical professionals entering technology sector.
  • Scaled innovative educational frameworks across three or more campus locations.
  • Delivered personalized academic and career development support to over 200 program participants.

Associate Director, Align and PhD Programs

Northeastern University
Boston, USA
09.2016 - 01.2018

Oversaw technical education support for 180 PhD students, establishing academic frameworks and progression pathways.

  • Coordinated course planning and registration for master's students in technical programs as primary advisor.
  • Developed scalable support structures to enhance student experiences and boost program completion rates.

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, USA
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Oversaw large-scale program operations supporting over 800 undergraduate majors in Biology and Biochemistry.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to integrate academic programming with research opportunities.
  • Streamlined enrollment and registration processes for bi-annual course scheduling, enhancing student experience.
  • Executed annual research symposium featuring over 60 student presentations, managing logistics and stakeholder coordination.

Graduate Programs Assistant

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, USA
08.2012 - 12.2014
  • Delivered program management support to over 100 graduate students in four academic programs.
  • Oversaw $60,000 program budget, ensuring accurate expense tracking and optimization.
  • Designed and launched Lynch Ambassador Program, enhancing graduate student development through structured mentoring.
  • Supervised six student employees, coordinating scheduling and planning for operational activities.

Elementary Teacher

Teach for America
Houston, USA
06.2010 - 05.2012
  • Designed and delivered comprehensive curriculum for 25+ students, applying data-driven teaching strategies.
  • Achieved over two years of academic growth in Reading and Language Arts through targeted instruction.
  • Co-developed district-wide curriculum adopted by Houston Independent School District, showcasing innovative program design.

Education

Master's - Higher Education

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - with High Honors

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2010

Skills

  • Salesforce and Workday
  • EBA navigation
  • Concur management
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Strategic communication
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Learning program development
  • Performance measurement techniques
  • Process optimization methodologies
  • Higher education administration expertise
  • Team leadership skills
  • Employee engagement initiatives

Publications

Schmidt, L. W., Kidder, C. J., Akhmetov, I., Bebis, M., Jamieson, A. C., Lionelle, A., Maravetz, S., Rollins, S., Selinger, E., An MS in CS for non-CS Majors: A Ten Year Retrospective, ACM Digital Library, 2025, https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3641554.3701928

Academic Honors

  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  • Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society

Professional Development

  • Leading Teams, Tandem Solutions, 11/01/22
  • Essentials of Management, Tandem Solutions, 10/01/20

Timeline

Senior Director of Graduate Student Services and Career Development

Northeastern University
03.2023 - Current

Director of Graduate Student Services

Northeastern University
04.2020 - 03.2023

Director of Align Program

Northeastern University
01.2018 - 04.2020

Associate Director, Align and PhD Programs

Northeastern University
09.2016 - 01.2018

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs

Boston College
01.2015 - 09.2016

Graduate Programs Assistant

Boston College
08.2012 - 12.2014

Elementary Teacher

Teach for America
06.2010 - 05.2012

Master's - Higher Education

Boston College

Bachelor of Arts - with High Honors

University of Virginia