Academic Program Director

Job Summary:

This position in the Department of Economics, a large and complex department in the College of Letters & Science, assumes delegated authority from the Department Administrator to run the day-to-day operations of the academic programs. This position serves as the liaison between the academic programs, which consist of 1,700 undergraduate majors, 200+ masters students & 120+ PhD students, and the Department Administrator and Chair ensuring all needs are served and supported. This position also plans, coordinates and administers teaching assistant assignments, job market program, fellowship competitions, schedule of classes and supervises employees in charge of the various department academic programs.

Responsibilities include:

--Oversee and coordinate the PhD and MS job market programs
--Supervise academic programs staff
--Develop and maintain policies and procedures relating to the PhD, MS and Undergraduate programs
--Serve as the principal liaison between the program(s), University leadership and outside entities
--Manage all aspects of department TA process - assigning, training, budget & administrating
--Develop summer online budget to include personnel & resource needs
--Assists in developing the schedule of classes
--Lead the PhD fellowship/scholarship program

Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and managerial responsibility for one or more academic program(s), ensuring alignment with the university mission. Directs administrative oversight and academic curriculum development, ensuring optimal integration of student and faculty activities. Ensures resource allocation supports the program's primary objectives. Manages a team of professionals who support the program(s).

• 20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• 20% Collaborates with faculty members to develop student academic programs and agendas, directs implementation, and creates curricular structure including operational and logistical arrangements
• 15% Formulates program strategies and goals, directs long-term planning, develops policies and procedures, and establishes and maintains new and emerging program materials
• 15% Evaluates operations and outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• 5% Serves as the principal liaison between the program, University leadership, and outside entities
• 5% May provide guidance to faculty regarding funding, staffing, and space implications
• 10% Manages student academic program(s)
• 10% Manages all aspects of department TA process - assigning, training, budget & administrating

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree or three years similar work experience

Preferred
Master's Degree in higher education administration or similar field

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
- 3 years experience in higher education student services
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel
- High level of attention to accuracy and detail in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong communication skills (written, oral and electronic)
- Excellent public speaking skills for large and small audiences
- Ability to interact effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, campus, colleagues, and prospective students
- Experience using on-line and/or cloud-based higher education software
- Experience with writing and implementing policies/guidelines for undergraduate, masters and/or PhD programs
- Experience with PhD fellowship/scholarship programs
- Experience with teaching assistant (TA) cyclical campus process
- Working knowledge of PhD program job market process

Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of schedule of classes in higher education
- 2 years supervisory experience

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position WILL require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $95,824 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $95,824 - $137,028 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

NOTE: This position does require on-site, in person work; 100% remote is NOT an option

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

Applications must be submitted by the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should reflect your experience for this position related to the qualifications section. Both materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please note your application materials may be used as a writing sample.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in interviews 5-7 days after the closing date. Second interviews may be needed, but will be determined at a later date. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

For questions on the position, contact: Tammy Herbst-Koel, tammy.herbst-koel@wisc.edu 

Contact:

Tammy Herbst-Koel
tammy.herbst-koel@wisc.edu
608-890-4745
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Academic Program Director(AE070)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ECONOMICS/ECONOMICS

Employment Class:

Limited

Job Number:

315053-LI

 

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