Academic Program Director

Kent State University; Saybrook-on-the-Lake (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking an Academic Program Director at the Ashtabula Campus in Ohio to oversee all operational, administrative, instructional, and financial activities of a designated program. The role reports to a designated supervisor and requires strong leadership and budgeting capabilities.

The position requires a Master's degree with four years of relevant experience and may include teaching up to three 3-hour courses per academic year.

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

Responsibilities

• Direct operational, administrative, instructional and financial activities of a designated academic program.
• Oversee program budget and funding opportunities.
• Develop and market designated academic program or student service function.
• Teach up to three 3-hour courses per academic year if responsible for the program.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title:

Academic Program Director

Physical Location:

Ashtabula Campus - Ashtabula, OH

Salary:

$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.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• 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.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

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

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

• Personal computer applications
• Budgeting
• Strategic planning

Skill In:

Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability To:

Provide leadership and direction

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

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

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

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.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

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.

Disclaimer:

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.