Ph.D. Program Director

Tiffin University • Tiffin, OH

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ph.D. Program Director provides strategic leadership for the growth and sustainability of Tiffin University’s Ph.D. Program, with particular emphasis on increasing enrollment and strengthening the program’s market position. A key first-year outcome is measurable growth in prospective student interest, applications, and new student enrollment. The Director collaborates with Enrollment Management, Marketing, the School Dean, faculty, alumni, and other University partners to strengthen recruitment and support sustainable enrollment growth. Occasional domestic and international travel is expected for recruiting activities and international immersive experiences.

The Director is appointed by the President and leads the program’s academic, operational, recruitment, and student-support activities. The position represents the Ph.D. Program within and outside the University, chairs the Ph.D. Program Committee, oversees academic quality and program policies, and supports student persistence, progression, dissertation completion, and scholarly engagement. Principal duties are allocated as follows: teaching, program promotion, faculty oversight/training, and student advising (40%); curriculum and program development, review, and metrics (20%); student recruitment support (30%); support duties and process development (5%); and immersion weekend residency/event planning (5%).

Requirements

• Terminal degree required.
• Ph.D. preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership study focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to grow enrollment and strengthen the Ph.D. Program’s recruitment pipeline, visibility, reputation, and scholarly community.
• Represent and speak for the Ph.D. Program within and outside Tiffin University.
• Chair the Ph.D. Program Committee and oversee academic activities including funding, admissions, courses, dissertation committees, and dissertation oversight.
• Develop and evaluate program design, curriculum, degree requirements, courses, assessment, learning outcomes, and program review practices.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures addressing pedagogical, operational, dissertation, research, and administrative matters affecting the program.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive Ph.D. student community and maintain a graduate-level learning environment aligned with the University’s mission and ICARE values.
• Oversee residency requirements and provide guidance on academic policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with University Marketing to maintain accurate and brand-consistent Ph.D. Program materials.
• Work with Enrollment Management, Graduate Admissions, and Marketing to nurture prospects and applicants, organize recruitment initiatives, communicate application status, and build enrollment pipelines.
• Support admissions decisions, verify enrollment conditions, approve transfer credit, and coordinate graduate assistant selection.
• Cultivate an inclusive and diverse student body aligned with the Celebrating CulTUral Uniqueness Initiative.
• Promote scholarship, oversee dissertation committees and graduate research issues, and ensure students understand policies on intellectual property, plagiarism, and academic integrity.
• Assign or ensure assignment of student advisors; support first-semester course selection and coordinate new-student orientation.
• Monitor student academic and research progress, support dissertation committee formation, and communicate required research training, approvals, funding, and travel assistance.
• Remind completing students of graduation, examination, and completion requirements and submit dissertation committee results in a timely manner.
• Ensure faculty know program policies and procedures; collaborate on student progress, curriculum, learning outcomes, workshops, staffing, and faculty evaluation.
• Work with the Dean to maintain a course rotation that supports timely degree completion and advise students about the rotation.
• Review and update Academic Bulletin information annually and assist with annual reports, assessment, program reviews, and accreditation documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President, Provost, and/or Dean of the School of Business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution and Flex Spending Account.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, with voluntary supplemental life insurance and short-term disability plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and holidays.
• Educational tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree