Director of Academic Administration - College of Science and Technology and College of Nursing and Health Professions

University of Maine System • Portland, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Academic Administration is responsible for managing the strategic day-to-day administrative operations for academic programs in the College of Science and Technology (CST) and the newly formed College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP). Key responsibilities include supervising and supporting student-related administrative functions for multiple academic departments within the colleges and acting as a liaison to student-serving offices across the University. This position reports to the CST and CNHP Deans and works collaboratively with other academic leaders within the colleges to ensure efficient administrative operations. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential. Both the College of Science and Technology and the College of Nursing and Health Professions offer programs on the Portland and Gorham campuses. CST departments include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, Linguistics, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and Technology, whereas CNHP units include Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences, Occupational Therapy, and the School of Nursing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of work experience in a college, university, or similarly complex organization, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing the strategic day-to-day administrative operations for academic programs in the College of Science and Technology (CST) and the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP).
• Supervising and supporting student-related administrative functions for multiple academic departments within the colleges.
• Acting as a liaison to student-serving offices across the University.
• Working collaboratively with other academic leaders within the colleges to ensure efficient administrative operations.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

What This Job Offers

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