Program Lead, BS in Exercise Science (Hybrid)

ADP, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. seeks a Program Lead for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in Harrisburg, PA. This full-time, on-site role oversees academic leadership, accreditation, and curriculum development across the BS Exercise Science program.

The position emphasizes collaboration with university offices, faculty mentoring, and ensuring alignment of CLOs and PLOs with accreditation standards. A hybrid model may accompany the program's delivery, with multiple pathways for degree completion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, or a closely related discipline.
• Doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Education, or a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant academic or professional experience in exercise science or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or mentoring undergraduate students.
• Academic program leadership experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CAAHEP/CoAES accreditation and institutional assessment processes preferred.
• Experience managing Key Assignments or comparable program-level assessment measures preferred.
• Professional certification through ACSM, NSCA, or another recognized professional organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and operational leadership for the BS Exercise Science program, including curriculum implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate course scheduling, faculty assignments, and program operations in collaboration with university leadership.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and development of faculty teaching within the program.
• Ensure appropriate alignment among course learning outcomes (CLOs), program learning outcomes (PLOs), instructional activities, assessments, and curricular sequencing.
• Maintain a contemporary, evidence-informed curriculum integrating foundational science, applied exercise science, laboratory experiences, experiential learning, and preparation for professional practice and graduate education.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Advising, Student Services, and other university offices to support student recruitment, progression, retention, and graduation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in Exercise Science or related field

Doctorate preferred

Job description

ADP, Inc. seeks a Program Lead for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in Harrisburg, PA. This full-time, on-site role oversees academic leadership, accreditation, and curriculum development across the BS Exercise Science program.

The position emphasizes collaboration with university offices, faculty mentoring, and ensuring alignment of CLOs and PLOs with accreditation standards. A hybrid model may accompany the program's delivery, with multiple pathways for degree completion.