Wake Forest University · 1 month ago
Academic Director/Professor of the Practice of Public Administration and Public Policy and Data Analytics (R0008201)
Charlotte Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveWake Forest University is seeking an exceptional and dynamic faculty leader to serve as the Academic Director of the Public Administration and Public Policy and Data Analytics programs. The Academic Director will provide academic oversight and strategic direction for the programs, nurturing a culture of innovation and collaboration while ensuring the quality and relevance of the curriculum.
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Responsibilities
Provide academic oversight and strategic direction for the graduate Project Management and IT Management degree programs
Nurture a culture of innovation and collaboration that centers on the success of students and community partners
Guide the programs' strategic positioning, guarantee their market leadership, and continuously enhance their impact by ensuring the quality and relevance of the program curriculum
Monitor outcomes and seek input from students, faculty, advisors, and other stakeholders
Engage with program faculty and nurture close connections with industry leaders
Lead Program Advisory Boards to advance the programs and provide mentorship to students
Engage deeply with IT and project management professionals in the Charlotte region to advance program goals, enhance student success, and positively impact the community
Teach courses within the school in at least one of the two programs they lead
Qualification
Required
A Master's degree or higher in Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field
Significant leadership experience in public service or a nonprofit environment, with a proven ability to lead and manage teams, formulate policy, and use data analytics for strategic decision-making
Demonstrated expertise in data analytics and quantitative analysis related to public administration and policy
Prior experience teaching online at the graduate level is required, with evidence of teaching effectiveness
Preferred
Prior academic leadership or business managerial experience is preferred
Company
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, independent, nonprofit, non-sectarian, coeducational research university.
Founded in 1834
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.9MKey Investors
Lilly EndowmentAmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institutes of Health
2025-07-10Grant· $30M
2024-10-10Grant· $0.2M
2023-02-23Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Dedee DeLongpre Johnston
VP, Sustainability (CSO) and Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Jacqueline Travisano
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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