Director of PGA Golf Management / Lecturer

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Classification Code

UG72

Pay Band

00

Internal Title

Director of PGA Golf Management / Lecturer

Department

Professional Golf Management

Position Type

PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Basis

12 mo.

Does this position require driving?

No

Job Details

The Director of the PGM Program provides leadership and strategic direction for the program and its faculty, staff, and students. The Director is responsible for a broad range of strategic and operational activities to include:
Serving as the primary liaison to the PGA and the PGA Golf Management University Program.
Overseeing the daily operation of the PGM program and its facilities and equipment.

Managing a team of faculty and staff, including their hiring, development, and evaluation.

• Developing and implementing a strategic plan for the PGM program.
• Preparing and maintaining the PGM program budget.
• Collaborating with college and university marketing units to market and promote the PGM program.
• Overseeing student recruitment and orientation activities.
• Facilitating scholarship distribution.
• Building external relationships by engaging with community partners and supporting advancement and alumni outreach initiatives.
• Developing and implementing PGM program policies and procedures that comply with college, university, and PGA policies and procedures.
• Monitoring student performance, providing student support, and addressing academic and non-academic issues according to policy.
• Reporting annually on the PGM program’s activities and accomplishments.
• Ensuring that all accreditation requirements and documentation set forth by the PGA of America are monitored, maintained, and submitted.

The Director is a faculty member at the lecturer rank in the Wall College of Business. The teaching requirements will typically include two courses per semester in the PGM curriculum.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Business or related field of study from an accredited program. Advanced relevant experience in the golf industry which is significant in level, scope, and duration may substitute for academic experience at the discretion of the Dean.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in the golf industry.
• PGA Class A Professional Member in good standing
• Knowledge of PGA policies and procedures and PGA Golf Management University programs
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organization skills
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills
• Leadership experience within the PGA of America or PGA Section leadership experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership experience within the PGA of America or PGA Section leadership experience is preferred. Superior networking skills with contacts in the golf industry is desired for sourcing and placement of internships and employment. Classroom teaching experience is preferred.

Licensure and/or Certification

PGA Class A Professional Member in good standing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Knowledge of PGA policies and procedures and PGA Golf Management University programs
· Excellent interpersonal communication and organization skills
· Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills

Additional comments regarding this position

All Applications must be submitted through the PGA of America application system at:
https://sites.google.com/pgahq.com/coastalcarolinapgmidirector/home

• The application deadline is September 22nd, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by September 22, 2023.)
• Combine your cover letter, resume, references (or CV) into one (1) PDF file.
• Please use the following file naming convention: “Last Name, First Name, Coastal Carolina University – PGA Professional Golf Management Program Director”
• All Documents Should Be Addressed to – Erika Engel Small – Dean

Mental Demands

Analytical and Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Customer Contact, Detailed Work, Multiple Concurrent Tasks, Reading (documents or instruments), Training, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Additional Mental Demands

Physical Demands (Elements Exposed To)

None of these Listed

Physical Demands

Speaking, Walking

Additional Physical Demands

Please Select Any and All Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties

Computer and Peripheral Equipment, Copier, Scanner, Telephone

List Any and All Additional Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties

Golf clubs and peripheral equipment.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F00363P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

01/02/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

09/01/2023

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates should electronically submit their documents through the
PGA application system at: https://sites.google.com/pgahq.com/coastalcarolinapgmidirector/home

Candidates should submit:

• Letter of Intent (Cover Letter)
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Advancing Candidates will need to submit the following to the University.

• Unofficial graduate transcripts

Greg Stenzel, PGA and Mike Mueller, PGA, are the lead Career Consultants for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact them directly. Email: gstenzel@pgahq.com or mmueller@pgahq.com

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/21476
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
3. Transcripts
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Reference List
6. Other Document 1
7. Other Document 2
8. Other Document 3