Associate Director of Academic and Faculty Affairs - Liberal Studies
About The Position
Arts & Science is seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Academic and Faculty Affairs to join Liberal Studies. This individual will l ead the Academic and Faculty Affairs team, providing operational oversight and supervising dedicated administrative and staff employees. Manage recruitment activities for adjunct faculty, including credential review, interviewing, hiring, onboarding/orientation, supervision, and evaluation of 50+ adjunct faculty per semester. Review staffing and curricular offerings to determine adjunct hiring needs and manage the adjunct hiring process. Plan and oversee the orientation and onboarding for new adjunct faculty and new full-time faculty. Formulate new policies and procedures in response to changing program needs. Manage selection processes for student academic grants and prizes. Enforce compliance with existing Liberal Studies and University policies and disseminate information on same. Manage processes and procedures associated with violations of academic integrity policies, including conducting hearings. Manage annual update of the Liberal Studies Bulletin. Work with curriculum committee chairs on special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration or a liberal arts discipline.
- 3+ years experience in academic administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have experience supervising, developing and overseeing the implementation of policies and practices in an academic and/or nonprofit environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of faculty and staff.
- Excellent planning, management and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Higher Education Administration or a liberal arts discipline.
- Previous experience teaching college-level courses and familiarity with academic integrity procedures is a plus.
- Legal background.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Academic and Faculty Affairs team, providing operational oversight and supervising dedicated administrative and staff employees.
- Manage recruitment activities for adjunct faculty, including credential review, interviewing, hiring, onboarding/orientation, supervision, and evaluation of 50+ adjunct faculty per semester.
- Review staffing and curricular offerings to determine adjunct hiring needs and manage the adjunct hiring process.
- Plan and oversee the orientation and onboarding for new adjunct faculty and new full-time faculty.
- Formulate new policies and procedures in response to changing program needs.
- Manage selection processes for student academic grants and prizes.
- Enforce compliance with existing Liberal Studies and University policies and disseminate information on same.
- Manage processes and procedures associated with violations of academic integrity policies, including conducting hearings.
- Manage annual update of the Liberal Studies Bulletin.
- Work with curriculum committee chairs on special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
