ECPI University · 13 hours ago
Program Director, Culinary Arts
Short Pump, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveECPI University is a nationally ranked, regionally accredited institution offering various degree programs. The Program Director is responsible for managing the Culinary Arts department, overseeing faculty and student success, and ensuring compliance with educational standards and policies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Administer high-level academic support to ensure retention of students so that they succeed in their academic endeavors
Provide support to students through advising and next level handling of student issues
Provide oversight and answer questions relative to the evaluation of transcripts of transfer students for purposes of admission to a program of study
Administer proficiency tests as appropriate
Monitor faculty follow-up with students concerning absence, missing work and/or poor academic progress, contributing to the institution’s commitment to student retention and success
Contribute to regularly scheduled retention meetings
Assist with selection and hiring of faculty
Orient, manage, train, and evaluate faculty in the Department
Participate in the collection of documentation required to meet state and accrediting agency requirements for faculty
Evaluate instructor transcripts to assign appropriately credentialed instructors to teach courses in the Department
Observe Instructors to ensure quality of instruction meets our objectives
Ensure faculty meet their responsibilities relative to mid-term grades, final grades, student attendance, at-risk students, etc
Manage faculty loading, class scheduling and faculty scheduling ensuring appropriate student/faculty ratio and classroom utilization
Review and provide feedback on instructor performance
Conducts periodic performance reviews with each instructor
Monitor faculty development needs and provide documentation of faculty development plan and outcomes
Review student evaluations and share evaluations with faculty , using results as a means for identification of opportunities for improvement
Review and approve faculty professional development plan annually
Evaluate faculty progress toward professional development plan semi-annually, based upon review of evidence provided
Develop adjunct faculty pool with appropriate academic and professional credentials
Teach classes for absent faculty, as necessary
Lead the program review and revision process, using student outcomes data and input from advisory boards to drive decision-making
Contribute to the identification and development of new programs, and alignment of existing curriculum
Identify requirements and needs to meet national and programmatic accreditation requirements as well as any state licensure requirements
Participate in institutional effectiveness programs as it relates to the specific program including data collection, analysis and continuous improvement at the campus level
Develop a schedule of course offerings for each term
Ensure that attendance is taken in every class for each scheduled meeting time
Maintain required documentation of all student and instructor issues
Assist in management of department expenses within limitations of the budget
Participate in the budgeting process; operate within budget constraints
Maintain compliance with school, state, and accreditation policies in the areas of instruction, curriculum, student satisfactory academics, and attendance
Serve on campus and university-wide committees
Assist with monitoring the grading system, testing procedures, lab equipment, textbooks, classroom size, and student/staff morale
Maintain membership in professional organizations and attend/speak at professional meetings and seminars, as appropriate
Identify opportunities for student participation in professional organizations including student competitions
Interact with community leaders to ensure student participation in community service projects
Participate in development and management of local corporate programs
Maintain liaison with industry, accreditation, community and government organizations as needed
Qualification
Required
Possess appropriate degree based on the academic subject area/field of instruction and applicable accreditation requirements
Terminal degree required if responsible for graduate-level program
Typically has teaching experience in higher education
Experience in curriculum development and implementation
Industry experience as required by accreditation standards
Proven administrative and leadership skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Strong interpersonal skills
Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
Strong computer literacy skills: LMS Experience is a plus
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities
Ability to successfully meet deadlines
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance.
Company
ECPI University
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, the average time it takes for a student to earn their bachelor’s degree is 5.8 years.
Founded in 1966
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
Barbara Larar
Chief Operating Officer
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