Strategic Academic Programs Director

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Assistant Director, Academic Programs in Health & Kinesiology to lead enrollment planning, scheduling, and program analytics across undergraduate and graduate programs. The role collaborates with associate heads, faculty, and college partners to align operations with departmental priorities and student success goals.

The successful candidate will manage course scheduling, minor and certificate coordination, data-driven planning, and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in academic operations, program administration, and/or educational initiatives (Master’s Degree may substitute for one year).
• Demonstrated experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead undergraduate and graduate academic programs operationally.
• Coordinate minors and certificates.
• Develop data-informed recommendations on enrollment and scheduling.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and college units to resolve student issues.
• Support Academic Affairs and College Relations communications.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Assistant Director, Academic Programs in Health & Kinesiology to lead enrollment planning, scheduling, and program analytics across undergraduate and graduate programs. The role collaborates with associate heads, faculty, and college partners to align operations with departmental priorities and student success goals.

The successful candidate will manage course scheduling, minor and certificate coordination, data-driven planning, and communication