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Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant
Program
Long/Short Term
Disability
Life
Insurance
Employee Assistance
Program
401K
Match
Paid Time
Off
12 Paid
Holidays
* includes domestic partner
coverage
SUMMARY:
The Assistant Program
Director is a member of the full-time faculty who also holds an
administrative appointment and clinical coordination
responsibilities related to managing a specific academic program or
set of academic programs. This position is responsible for both
teaching and managing faculty. Responsibilities include:
instruction, day-to-day program operations, assisting student
toward successful program completion, clinical coordination, and
assisting the Program Director in achieving the program outcomes.
The Assistant Program Director is co-responsible with the Program
Director for the fiscal well-being of the program as it relates to
education and helping to maintain enrollment.
The Assistant Program
Director also participates in activities that promote the stature
of the academic programs, departments, and colleges and abides by
the mandates set by the South University Board of Trustees and
administration. Incumbent must assure that the
South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the
duties and responsibilities of this position: quality services to
clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of
employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an
environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and
expansion.
KEY JOB
ELEMENTS:
Manages the
educational process to ensure every student and faculty member is
involved in a positive educational experience through the learning,
teaching, and social environment.
Assists with
the administration of the Academic Program or Programs with a focus
on program curriculum development, evaluation, and quality
improvement. Also assists with student advisement, community, and
campus relations.
As
a full-time faculty member, performs faculty responsibilities as
outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the
provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee
Handbook.
Communicates
consistently and effectively with the Program Director
college/school deans, department chairs, and other South University
administrators.
Drives program
and department initiatives designed to achieve student outcomes,
completion rates, persistence, and other goals and metrics as
outlined in the University’s strategic plan. Provides regular
assessment of progress of these initiatives in attaining goals and
holds self and direct reports accountable for
implementation.
Maintaining a
caseload of “At-Risk” students and meets with each student as
necessary to provide advisement or remediation for
success.
Ensures
faculty are in compliance with South University’s academic policies
and procedures, educational policies, both SACS and programmatic
accreditation standards, and state agency regulations. In doing so,
supports the assessment process so that the South University
Institutional Effectiveness Plan is applied to the program in order
to improve the student experience.
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Assists in assuring
compliance with accreditation criteria within three years or the
length of the program, whichever is shorter.
Trains,
manages, and leads a designated group of faculty according to the
policies and procedures of the University, supervising the daily
operations of the faculty. Drives the full-time and adjunct faculty
evaluation process, including the completion of periodic course
observations for quality assurance and annual faculty evaluations,
to ensure faculty provide a strong, student-focused educational
environment through consistent adherence to course rubrics, student
competencies, and course pedagogy.
Supports the
faculty development process in close coordination with the
Department Chair and related personnel in compliance with South
University faculty development policies. Supports the curriculum
revision and development processes (including ad hoc and
educational delivery issues) to ensure the achievement of program
and course competencies as determined by the college and
University.
Investigates
and resolves student and faculty educational problems requiring
academic actions in consultation with pertinent individuals, under
the direction and approval of the Program Director or campus
Dean-Academic Affairs & Operations, according to the policies
and procedures of the University (including all process and
documentation requirements).
Collaborates
with the Program Director or campus Dean- Academic Affairs &
Operations to support course scheduling, faculty scheduling,
department meetings, and other pertinent operational matters.
Participates in the periodic meetings of the pertinent South
University advisory councils.
Performs other
duties as assigned.
POSITION
REQUIREMENTS:
Record
of increasing responsibility or project/initiative leadership
within a university or industry setting, with online and/or
academic experience a plus.
Terminal
degree from a regionally accredited institution in the program
discipline within the College, with a minimum of 18 semester or 27
quarter hours of graduate coursework in the discipline.
Other
requirements specific to the discipline, including active, valid,
and unencumbered licensure or certification.
Teaching
experience at the collegiate level, with online experience a
plus.
Strong
leadership skills.
Strong
analytical skills.
Strong
personnel management experience.
Experience
with computerized administrative systems, including proficiency
with the use of standard office applications on personal
computers.
Ability
to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation
criteria and state agency regulations.
Ability
to read, understand, interpret, and implement academic policies and
procedures.
Ability
to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, and
faculty.
Ability
to effectively present information to employees, students, faculty,
academic and campus leaders, and corporate leaders.
Ability
to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet
deadlines.
Ability
to work effectively, cooperatively, and flexibly in a team
environment.
Ability
to physically work in the United States while performing all
responsibilities of the position for the University.
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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Positions
Pay Type Salary
Required Education Doctorate
