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Director of Faculty Life

St. George 84770, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution committed to exceptional student learning and success. The Director of Faculty Life is primarily responsible for managing the university’s enterprise software application for administering student surveys and overseeing the faculty information system and onboarding programs.

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Responsibilities

Manage the university’s software application for administering student surveys and reporting, including but limited to:

Develop and design student course evaluations in the Explorance software called Blue. These evaluations surveys would be tailored to capture relevant feedback about course content, instruction and overall student experience

Collaborate with faculty, and academic leaders to ensure evaluations are comprehensive and pertinent

Implement and manage the digital platform the institution is currently using to distribute and collect course evaluations

Schedule and manage the dissemination of student course evaluations in accordance with academic timelines

Ensure timely distribution of evaluations to students, providing clear instructions and any necessary support

Monitor evaluation completion rates and employ strategies to enhance student participation, if necessary

Notify relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to faculty, department heads, and academic leadership, when evaluations are available for completion and when results are ready for review

Address any inquiries or concerns related to the evaluation process from students or faculty in a timely manner

Gather, analyze, and compile data from completed course evaluations

Create comprehensive reports detailing feedback and notable trends to provide insights for curriculum development and faculty performance reviews

Present findings to academic leadership, faculty, and other stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner

Manage the university’s faculty information system Interfolio to facilitate the Review, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) process for faculty members

Oversee and manage the software platform Interfolio that houses the documents for the faculty RPT process. Ensure its functionality, usability, and security

Ensure faculty members are timely notified about impending reviews, deadlines, and any required preparations

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of faculty reviews, promotions, and tenure decisions. Ensure data integrity and confidentiality

Manage the new faculty onboarding programs and processes

Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to develop engaging and informative online training modules. This might encompass topics like institutional policies, teaching methodologies, research best practices, and use of academic technology tools

Regularly update online training content to reflect changes in institutional policies, best practices, or faculty feedback. Ensure that all training materials are current and relevant

Incorporate assessment mechanisms within the online courses to gauge faculty understanding and retention. Offer certificates or recognition upon successful completion to motivate and acknowledge their efforts

Implement a system where faculty can provide feedback on online training courses. This will be essential for refining course content, format, and delivery

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Enterprise software managementData analysisAcademic administration experienceDigital survey platformsFaculty onboarding programsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree in Higher Education, Administration, or a related field

Extensive experience in academic administration, particularly relating to faculty affairs

Familiarity with enterprise software platforms used in academic settings, especially those related to the RPT processes and course evaluations

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Proficient in data management, analysis, and reporting

Proficient with digital survey platforms and tools

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Benefits

Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals.

14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;

Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;

Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;

Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;

Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;

Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.