| Category | Academic Affairs |
| Division | South University |
| Minimum Education Required | PhD |
| Job Code | 12071 |
| Location | South University - Columbia Columbia, SC 29203, US |
| Open Date | 09/03/2013 |
| Travel Required | 0 - 20% |
osition Summary:
The Program Director is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who also holds an administrative appointment related to managing a specific program or programs on the assigned campus.
Responsibilities include: classroom instruction, day-to-day program operations, assisting students toward successful program completion and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the mission of the University. The Program Director is co-responsible with the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations for the fiscal well being of the program as it relates to education and helping to maintain/grow enrollment.
The Program Director also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and the campus and abides by the mandates set by Education Management Corporation, the South University Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Campus President, and the local Executive Committee.
________________________________________
Key Job Elements:
1. Perform instructional duties as assigned as outlined in the Faculty
job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
2. Select and develop Program Advisory Committee (PAC) that meets at least one time per year
3. Participate in faculty development each year as required.
4. Select, train, develop, manage, and lead regular and adjunct faculty according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations, the Department Chair and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University/Campus.
5. Effectively administer and grow the assigned academic program. This includes responsibility for budget, strategic planning, assessment of program outcomes, curriculum development, student registration/advisement, community relations and campus relations.
6. Support college programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the strategic plan.
7. Collaborate with other Academic Program Directors within the assigned campus and across campuses within the department on: scheduling, sharing faculty, and other.
8. Form the Program Advisory Committee and ensure that it meets at least twice a year
9. Arrange for faculty development opportunities and maintain records.
10. Other responsibilities as determined by the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations and the Department Chair (for academic matters).
________________________________________
Reports To: Campus Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations/ Campus President for operational and campus specific matters and to the College Dean on academic matters such as curriculum and textbooks.
Supervises: Faculty.
Interacts With: Inside contact encompasses the entire range of personnel. outside contacts may include community and professional leaders as well as other educators.
________________________________________
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Academic leadership experience in a university setting
Must have a terminal academic degree in Nursing/Nursing Science: PhD or DNSc preferred (DNP acceptable)
Full-time teaching experience in a university (online teaching experience a plus)
Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.
Ability to effectively present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders, corporate leaders, and public groups.
Experience with computerized administrative systems. Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.
Other requirements specific to the discipline
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.
Notice
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Education Management Corporation 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.
by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com
No comments:
Post a Comment