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Chembular Manpower; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional staffing agency is seeking an Academic Department Director to oversee department operations and enhance student success. You will provide academic leadership by managing faculty and guiding program implementation. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and have experience in academic affairs or relevant industries. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are a must. This is an equal opportunity role based in New York, requiring flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience in academic affairs or industry.
• Held positions of increasing responsibility.
• Experience in fiscal and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the academic department.
• Collaborate with faculty for program promotion.
• Manage budget and staffing for successful program completion.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Superior organization skills

Strong computer literacy

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TFA Staffing Co. is a full‑service professional staffing agency. We specialize in high‑technology professions with talent in many areas. A faster pace – the average professional at TFA Staffing completes 8 to 12 engagements a year across numerous practice areas and client industries. We serve large enterprise clients, working on critical projects for some of the world’s largest companies. Our clients span professional, executive level, financial services, IT, health care, sales, engineering, industrial and skilled labor. We offer candidates complete confidentiality and provide employers with simple, targeted searches from a database of qualified candidates through partnerships with affiliate companies.

Job Description

Urgent Need!

Responsibilities include the day‑to‑day operations of an academic department, assisting students toward successful program completion, and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the mission of the college. The Academic Department Director (ADD) is the principal academic officer for specific programs, co‑responsible with the Campus Head of Academic Affairs for fiscal well‑being, program promotion, and adherence to mandates from the Board of Trustees, President, and Executive Committee. The ADD must align the department’s activities with the organization’s philosophy of quality services to clients, employee development, growth, innovation, and positive thinking.

Key Job Elements

• Provide academic leadership and select, train, develop, manage, and lead faculty and staff team members according to campus guidelines.
• Provide support for college and community relations activities, planning and implementing a budget including personnel requirements, program expenses, and capital needs.
• Support college programs aimed at achieving student completion rates as outlined in the five‑year strategic plan.
• Collaborate with other Academic Department Directors within the same school and across schools for scheduling, sharing faculty, and other activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as determined by the Campus Head of Academic Affairs.

Reports To: Campus Head of Academic Affairs
Directly Supervises: Faculty
Interacts With: Contact encompasses the entire range of personnel. Outside contacts may include community and professional leaders as well as other educators.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 3‑5 years related experience. Advanced certifications or credits toward further study are highly preferred.
• Held positions of increasing responsibility in industry and/or Academic Affairs.
• Fiscal and personnel management experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills with supervisors and staff populations.
• Superior organization, prioritization, and self‑motivation skills.
• Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interact effectively as a leader or team member and work collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to listen to customers (staff, etc.) and respond positively to requests.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines successfully.

Work Environment & Notice

The work environment includes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Employee duties include professional communication in person, on the telephone, via email or other electronic means, moving about the office or school, handling various media and equipment, visually or otherwise identifying, observing, and assessing duties. Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds may be required.

Notice: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the duties and responsibilities required of this position and is not a declaration of the total duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform other job‑related tasks. Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.

If you are eligible for this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements.

Additional Information

Please send resume/CV in Word document format ASAP to [e-mail]