Program Director P14, Graduate Programs

tamus; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking a Program Director for Graduate Programs in Prairie View, Texas. The role involves strategic leadership, coordination, and administration of all master's degree programs across the School of Public and Allied Health, reporting to the Dean.

The position emphasizes growth, accreditation readiness, enrollment, and program effectiveness across divisions. The salary is determined per University compensation structure and is commensurate with education and

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized leadership for all master's degree programs within the School.
• Coordinate graduate program operations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Develop initiatives to promote program growth, quality, and student success.
• Serve as liaison between graduate students, faculty, divisions, and university units.
• Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements for outcomes.

Job description

Job Title
Program Director P14, Graduate Programs

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
School of Public and Allied Health

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

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The Program Director for Graduate Programs provides strategic leadership, coordination, oversight, and administration of all master's degree programs within the Division of Health, the Division of Public Health, and the Division of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Program Director is responsible for ensuring the effective operation, growth, quality, compliance, assessment, recruitment, retention, and continuous improvement of graduate education across the School.

The Program Director serves as the primary administrative leader for graduate programs and works collaboratively with division directors, faculty, academic advisors, university departments, and external stakeholders to advance student success, accreditation readiness, enrollment growth, program effectiveness, and strategic institutional priorities.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

Graduate Program Leadership and Administration

• Provide centralized leadership and oversight for all master's degree programs within the School.
• Coordinate and monitor graduate program operations, policies, procedures, and academic standards.
• Develop and implement initiatives that promote program growth, quality improvement, and student success.
• Serve as the primary liaison between graduate students, faculty, divisions, and university administrative units.
• Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance graduate education outcomes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new graduate programs, concentrations, and certificates.

Recruitment, Enrollment, and Student Success

• Develop and implement graduate student recruitment, marketing, and enrollment strategies.
• Coordinate outreach activities with academic divisions and university enrollment management offices.
• Monitor graduate student progression, retention, graduation rates, and degree completion timelines.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve student persistence and academic success.
• Assist prospective and current students with navigating graduate program requirements.

Academic Program Coordination and Compliance

• Coordinate graduate admissions, degree plans, degree audits, and graduation clearance processes.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requirements, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) standards, and applicable accrediting agencies.
• Maintain graduate program records, reports, and documentation.
• Monitor curriculum implementation and assist with program reviews and assessment activities.
• Support accreditation preparation, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Assessment, Strategic Planning, and Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and report data related to enrollment, retention, graduation, student outcomes, and program performance.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Dean, School leadership, and university administrators.
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives that support graduate education and institutional priorities.
• Assist with developing goals, performance measures, and outcome assessments for graduate programs.

Faculty and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with division directors, faculty, program coordinators, advisors, and administrative staff to ensure effective program delivery.
• Coordinate graduate program meetings, workshops, orientations, and professional development activities.
• Foster partnerships with community organizations, healthcare agencies, governmental entities, and professional organizations to support graduate education