Logan University · 1 day ago
Program Director, Undergraduate Studies
Chesterfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expLogan University is seeking a Program Director for Undergraduate Studies who will serve as a supervisor, leader, mentor, and role model to students and personnel across multiple foundational academic programs. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and strategic growth of undergraduate and associate degree programs within Basic Sciences, and will lead the coordination of faculty and scheduling for all assigned degree programs and general education courses.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to the academic department to ensure appropriate development, administration, and long-term success of multiple degree programs and general education curricula
Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum across assigned programs, including vertically and horizontally aligned general education courses that support multiple majors
Assist with recruitment and retention efforts, advisement, evaluation, counseling, and external partnerships to grow and sustain degree programs and general education offerings as appropriate
Collaborate with college deans, student support services, and institutional stakeholders to coordinate academic pathways that support student success, persistence, and degree completion
In consultation with the Dean, recruit and retain high-quality faculty, including maintaining an adequate adjunct faculty pool across foundational sciences and general education disciplines
In partnership with the Dean, design, develop, and implement faculty onboarding, orientation, and development initiatives that support excellence in teaching across diverse instructional modalities
Create equitable faculty teaching loads in alignment with the Faculty Handbook, including balancing program-specific and general education instructional needs
Cultivate a learning-centered environment through faculty evaluation and development that supports engaging classroom experiences, scholarly activity, and service aligned with institutional mission and student learning outcomes
Support faculty in developing and annually evaluating professional development plans aligned with short- and long-term career goals and institutional priorities
Provide leadership, oversight, and mentoring of faculty related to faculty–student issues and conflict resolution
Participate in department- and college-level strategic planning and budgeting, with specific responsibility for forecasting enrollment trends and instructional needs across foundational and general education curricula
Develop innovative experiential learning, internship, or applied learning opportunities (where appropriate) and embed them into relevant curricula
Monitor courses to ensure instructional quality, consistent adherence to course rubrics, student competencies, and pedagogical best practices
Provide data-informed analysis and assessment to determine resources and supports needed to maintain and improve program quality and student outcomes
Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to distance education, including State Authorization, NCSARA, HLC, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Maintain programmatic accreditation where applicable, including: Timely submission of fees, reports, and requests for program changes. Maintenance of student records, advising plans, and experiential learning documentation. Documentation and resolution of student or external complaints. Ongoing curriculum review to meet accreditation standards. Facilitation of continuous program evaluation and student learning outcomes assessment. Communication with accrediting bodies and coordination with faculty and external partners. Submission of required documentation for graduate credentialing eligibility when applicable
Teach up to 12 credit hours annually
Lead the exploration, development, and proposal of new bachelor’s and associate degree programs aligned with institutional growth strategies and workforce needs
Perform other duties as assigned
Assumes additional responsibilities, performs special projects, and assists with other duties as needed or requested
Exhibits student-centeredness in the performance of all job duties
Treats all others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Logan community and demonstrates inclusive behavior
Anticipates, listens to, understands, and responds to customer needs. Delivers work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree in degree or related discipline with 3 years of related work experience
Experience in course development
Experience with learning management systems (Canvas, Jenzabar, etc.)
Consistently utilize effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to maintain mental concentration for extended periods of time
Ability to perform multiple duties in addition to departmental responsibilities with frequent interruptions and time pressures
Possess the ability to tolerate and implement changes
Ability to perform and function in a manner consistent with mentoring faculty and students
Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment
Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile, and prepare work documents, and set up and maintain work files
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Company
Logan University
Logan University is a school in Chesterfield.
201-500 employees
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Adil Khan
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Administrative Services
Dana Underkofler-Mercer
Chiropractor/ Professor /Director of Strategic Partnerships at Logan University
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