Program Director, Nursing Undergraduate - Savannah
- Employer
- South University
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 24, 2023
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South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Program
Director
is
a
member
of
the
faculty
(rank
commensurate
with
experience)
who
also
holds
an administrative
appointment
related
to
managing
a
specific
program
or
programs.
Responsibilities
include:
classroom
instruction,
day-to-day
program
operations,
assisting
students
toward
successful
term-by-term progression and graduation,
partnering with Campus leadership and the
admissions,
academic support and financial aid
staff to
generate
a prospective student pool,
partnering with the
Dean of Academic Affairs and Retention
to maintain program
viability,
and
staffing
the
classroom
with
instructors
who
support
the
Mission
of
the
University
and provide a high-quality learning experience
for the
student.
The
Program
Director
engages
in
professional associations,
businesses
and the local community
as necessary to
promote
the
visibility and stature
of
the
program(s).
The Program Director
abides
by
the
mandates
set
by
the
South
University
Board
of
Trustees,
Chancellor,
Vice
Chancellor
of
Academic
Affairs,
the
Dean of Academic Affairs and Retention,
and
the
Campus
Executive
Committee.
This is a campus based
position.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
- Perform instructional duties as assigned as outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
- Select and develop a Program Advisory Council (PAC) that meets at least twice per year.
- Participate in faculty development each year as required.
- Select, train, develop, manage, and lead regular and adjunct faculty according to the guidelines provided by the Dean of Academic Affairs and Retention, the Department Chair and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University/Campus.
- Partner with the campus leadership (Dean) to generate a strategic enrollment plan for the program.
- In partnership with campus leadership, develop and support a plan for outreach activities to generate a prospective student pool sufficient to sustain and grow the program, consistent with the strategic enrollment plan.
- Collaborate with academic counsellors and admissions, financial aid and student services personnel to assist with enrolling qualified students.
- Effectively administer and grow the program(s) including curriculum development, program assessment, student registration/advisement, and community and campus relations.
- Support and execute as needed University initiatives designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the University’s strategic planning.
- Collaborate with the Director of Academic Affairs and Retention (DAAR) and fellow Directors and with the Department Chair concerning scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum and other issues to support student learning and facilitate efficient resource use.
-
Notify
the College Dean and
DAAR
of
any
expected
or
unexpected
substantive
change
within the program
and of
any
change
in
institutional
accreditation
status
or
legal
authority
to
provide
postsecondary
education.
- Facilitate the submission of required programmatic reports and documentation, including graduation rates, performance on state licensing or certification examinations and employment rates.
- Support College-level initiatives and directives to maintain compliance with accreditation and state regulatory criteria and adhere to all University and campus policies and procedures. In the absence of a Department Chair, partner with the College Dean to oversee accreditation activities on his/her campus which are normally handled by the Department Chair.
- Participate in program-related Campus events as indicated, including New Student Orientation, Pinning or other ceremonies, graduations, etc.
- Other responsibilities as determined by the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs, and Department Chair/College Dean.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of two years successful performance in a full-time university-level teaching role and prior management experience in higher education or in another organization within the program director’s discipline.
- PhD (or other appropriate terminal degree) from a regionally accredited university strongly preferred, especially for graduate level programs. Master’s degree with both significant experience and college-level teaching experience minimally required, if the program offers only associate’s or baccalaureate level programs.
- Online teaching experience is a plus.
- Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
- Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders, university leaders, and public groups.
- Experience with computerized administrative systems. Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.
- Other requirements specific to the discipline.
ENVIRONMENT:
The
individual
must
be
able
to
travel
out
of the
local
area
with
an
occasional
overnight
stay
to participate
in
a
variety
of
conferences
and
meetings.
The
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations
may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual
with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with
or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential
functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in
person, over the telephone,
video of conference,
through email and other electronic means, move about the office or
school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually
or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is
occasionally required to
lift up
to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job
description.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
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