Associate Director of Academic Programs
- Employer
- University of Mississippi
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 18, 2022
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Job Details
Definition of Class
This position directs, manages, and oversees the operational activities of the academic and education programs within the Center for Manufacturing Excellence. The incumbent provides leadership and academic oversight for academic programs, coursework, student support activities. This individual also develops and implements policies and procedures; manages student advising, career counseling, and retention efforts; and participates in strategic planning, organizational analysis, and program development.
Examples of Work Performed
- Provides academic and career advising for CME undergraduate and graduate students; maintains records for academic and career advising.
- Tracks the progress of enrolled undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students to ensure they are meeting program requirements. Audits student records to confirm graduation eligibility.
- Serve as Executive Secretary to the CME Curriculum and Policy Committee including agenda preparation, notes, records, and monitoring of Academic Workflow.
- Acts as an advisor for CME students participating in the cooperative education or internship program.
- Serves as the CME staff liaison and advisor to the CME Student Advisory Board.
- Aids in student recruitment to the CME program which includes participating in student events. Also serves as a member of the CME's admissions and scholarship selection committee.
- Provides strategic direction and oversight for enrollment, scholarship management, evaluation of transfer credits, career services, and administrative student activities.
- Coordinates advising activities and advises students on courses related to the minor/ emphasis.
- Develops and manages the co-op/internships program and serves as liaison with industry for recruiting events and activities. Advises students on career matters, interview preparation and resume review, etc.
- Coordinate and conduct new student orientation efforts each summer. See that all students able to register for CME course, are given accurate information about the academic programs, and answer questions/concerns of new students and parents in individual meetings as needed.
- Prepares documentation for supporting agencies pertaining to scholarships and other expenses.
- Serves as a liaison to other administrative or academic departments on the UM campus or at other academic institutions or organizations.
- Coordinates, collects, and submits program assessment data and reports as required by the University and other related organizations.
- Coordinates scholarship administration activities to include, review of scholarship applications, preparation of scholarship budgets, decisions regarding allocation of funds, conduction of scholarship committee meetings, selection and notification of recipients, and oversight of student academic progress to ensure award requirements are met.
- Coordinates the application and selection process for several "special" scholarship/awards including the annual Outstanding Senior Award.
- Manages grant projects and sponsored programs for the Center; identifies and maintains a list of potential funding opportunities; coordinates project proposals and applications; directs program activities and reporting as required by the project sponsor.
- Oversees course event planning for the Center through SAP; facilitates the assignment of instructors for all CME courses; determines location, meeting days, times, sections, etc.
- Plans and coordinates the program's graduation commencement activities and ceremony.
- Develops and teaches appropriate courses as needed.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
- Oversees all academic and educational programs within the CME program.
- Directs and implements activities pertaining to student advising, career counseling, course scheduling, cooperative education/career placement, academic progression, scholarship administration, commencement, program assessment, and record maintenance.
- Supports the Executive Director and provide supervisory guidance and feedback to support staff as needed.
Minimum Education/Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience:
Five (5) years of experience related to the above described duties.
Substitution Statement:
Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.
Salary/Wage Information
To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Company
Founded in 1848, The University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. The University of Mississippi embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and seeks to empower all members of the University community.
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