Academic Program Director

Kent State; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University operates the Ashtabula Campus in Ohio and seeks an Academic Program Director to lead the designated program’s operations, instruction, and finances.

This role directs budgeting, policy development, program assessment, and funding opportunities while teaching up to three courses annually if assigned.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and at least four years of relevant experience, with strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Eligible individuals must meet the criteria for adjunct/part-time faculty status.

Responsibilities

• Develop and market designated academic program or student service function.
• Oversee university designated program budget.
• Develop and/or revise program policies and procedures.
• Identify and secure program funding opportunities.
• Establish objectives and develop strategies for achieving objectives.
• Evaluate and implement changes to programs.
• Serve as liaison to various constituent groups relative to program activities.
• Serve on various University committees.
• Teach up to three 3-hour courses (or equivalent) per academic year if responsible for an academic program.
• May provide leadership of a small department, unit, or major function and/or provide direct supervision over administrative/professional employees.

Skills

Personal computer applications

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Academic Program Director

Academic Program Director

Job no: 992733
Work type: Staff/Unclassified
Location: Ashtabula Campus - Ashtabula, OH
Categories: Full-time

$59,961 - $73,097

Basic Function:

To direct all operational, administrative, instructional, and financial activities of a designated academic program or student service function. Reports to designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties:

• Develop and market designated academic program or student service function.
• Oversee university designated program budget.
• Develop and/or revise program policies and procedures.
• Identify and secure program funding opportunities.
• Establish objectives and develop strategies for achieving objectives.
• Evaluate and implement changes to programs.
• Serve as liaison to various constituent groups relative to program activities.
• Serve on various University committees.
• Teach up to three 3-hour courses (or equivalent) per academic year if responsible for an academic program.
• May provide leadership of a small department, unit, or major function and/or provide direct supervision over administrative/professional employees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in a relevant field and four years of relevant experience; eligible individuals must meet the required criteria for adjunct/part-time faculty status

Knowledge Of:

• Personal computer applications
• Budgeting
• Strategic planning

Skill In:

Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability To:

Provide leadership and direction

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Advertised: August 13, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: August 27, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time