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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Academic Director/Professor of the Practice of Public Administration and Public Policy and Data...

positionWinston-Salem, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies 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, nurturing a culture of innovation and collaboration while engaging with industry leaders to enhance program impact and student success.

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Responsibilities

Providing academic oversight and strategic direction for our graduate Project Management and IT Management degree programs
Nurture a culture of innovation and collaboration that centers on the success of our students and community partners
Guide the programs' strategic positioning
Guarantee their market leadership
Continuously enhance their impact by ensuring the quality and relevance of the program curriculum
Monitoring outcomes and seeking input from students, faculty, advisors, and other stakeholders
Engage with program faculty and nurture close connections with industry leaders
Leading Program Advisory Boards to advance the programs and provide mentorship to students
Engaging deeply with IT and project management professionals in the Charlotte region to advance program goals, enhance student success, and positively impact our community
Expected to teach courses within the school in at least one of the two programs they lead

Qualification

Data analytics expertiseTeaching experienceLeadership experiencePublic Administration knowledgePublic Policy knowledgeCollaboration skillsMentorship skillsCommunication skills

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

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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