Assistant Director, Undergraduate Programs

University of Akron • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Works directly with and reports to the Executive Director (Chief Nurse Administrator) of Nursing and has responsibility for undergraduate programs. The Assistant Director coordinates undergraduate programming with the Executive Director (Chief Nurse Administrator) to ensure the smooth implementation of educational programming at the undergraduate level. In addition, the Assistant Director works directly with faculty, professional staff, and other constituencies to develop innovative programming. The Assistant Director works with the lead course faculty of the Baccalaureate Programs, the Coordinator of the Learning Resources Center, Director of the Student Success Center, and other stakeholders as appropriate. For clarity, Faculty and Teaching Assistants report to the Executive Director of Nursing. The Assistant Director: In consultation with the Executive Director, creates and uses School of Nursing committees to execute specific tasks. Organizes the course schedule for both Akron and Wayne campus Monitors consistency of the classes between Akron and Wayne campuses Coordinates the implementation of the undergraduate academic program including working with lead course faculty to make faculty assignment recommendations to the Executive Director Maintains course roster and class schedules Monitors student enrollment and progression Participates in the student grievance process Serves as member of appropriate School, College, and University committees Assists with new faculty orientation for full and part time faculty in coordination with lead course faculty Coordinates clinical experiences with multiple affiliating agencies Identifies teaching needs for courses in consultation with the Executive Director. Participates in recruitment and advising Leads new student orientation Participates in solving problems pertaining to student matters Supports the program assessment committee with the program evaluation process. Additional Position Information:

Requirements

• A relevant Master’s degree
• At least four years of experience in higher education with evidence of providing academic support services and student success initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, clinical partners, and university leadership
• Strong organizational, analytic, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in academic technologies such as learning management systems, scheduling platforms, and student success or data tracking tools
• Commitment to student centered decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment
• High attention to detail in relation to compliance, documentation, and reporting
• Ability to lead collaborative initiatives and support faculty and staff development
• Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the mission of the School of Nursing and the University of Akron

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with Unencumbered Ohio registered nurse license if the selected candidate holds a nursing degree
• A doctorate degree in nursing or in a related field
• Experience with curriculum development, program coordination, academic support services, or student success initiatives
• Experience with program assessment, outcomes monitoring, or preparation of accreditation related reports
• Prior leadership or administrative experience within an academic unit
• Experience supporting diverse student populations and fostering learning environments
• Familiarity with Workday and university level academic processes

Responsibilities

• Creates and uses School of Nursing committees to execute specific tasks.
• Organizes the course schedule for both Akron and Wayne campus
• Monitors consistency of the classes between Akron and Wayne campuses
• Coordinates the implementation of the undergraduate academic program including working with lead course faculty to make faculty assignment recommendations to the Executive Director
• Maintains course roster and class schedules
• Monitors student enrollment and progression
• Participates in the student grievance process
• Serves as member of appropriate School, College, and University committees
• Assists with new faculty orientation for full and part time faculty in coordination with lead course faculty
• Coordinates clinical experiences with multiple affiliating agencies
• Identifies teaching needs for courses in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Participates in recruitment and advising
• Leads new student orientation
• Participates in solving problems pertaining to student matters
• Supports the program assessment committee with the program evaluation process.

Benefits

• The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.
• In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission.
• All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).
• The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director