Program Director, General Studies
- Employer
- South University
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 20, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Education Administration & Leadership, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Other Academic Affairs, Executive, Executive Directors, Other Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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 Campus
President or Director 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
Campus President
or Director, and the Campus Executive Committee.
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 Campus Director/Dean of Academic Affairs, the Department Chair and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University/Campus.
- Partner with the campus leadership (President, Director and/or 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 Campus Director or Director of Academic Affairs and Operations (DOAAO) 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 campus Director/DOAAO of any expected or unexpected substantive change within the program and of any change in institutional accreditation status or legal authority to provide post secondary 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 or Campus Director, 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
duties and 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, 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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