Program Director, Academic Credit
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only.Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent employee. Your application will not be considered.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
- This posting will be use to fill 2 positions#003952 and #005054.
Position Information
General Information
Position Number |
003952 |
Vacancy Open to |
UNC Charlotte Employees Only |
Working Title |
Program Director, Academic Credit |
Position Designation |
EHRA Non-Faculty |
Employment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
Months per Year |
12 |
Work Schedule |
Monday-Friday, 8-5, some weekends and evenings required for offsite locations. |
Hours per week |
40 |
FLSA Status |
Exempt |
Division |
Academic Affairs |
Department |
School of Professional Studies |
Work Location |
Colvard |
Salary Range |
$73,000 |
Primary Purpose of Department |
The School of Professional Studies(
SPS) reports to the Division of Academic Affairs, reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
SPS works collaboratively with departments, colleges, and academic support units to ensure integrated partnerships for enrollment growth, student success, and faculty effectiveness in teaching. |
Primary Purpose of Position |
The Program Director will serve as one of the operational directors for the online BS in Professional Studies within the School of Professional Studies, in addition to managing all program management aspects of online, hybrid, and off-campus academic programs in their portfolio that are shared with other Colleges and Schools at
UNC Charlotte. The portfolio may also include noncredit programs that share the curriculum with or provide a credit pathway to the Professional Studies major. Program management roles specific to the BS in Professional Studies will include instructor/faculty recruitment; instructor selection, hiring, and retention; program design and curriculum development of new concentrations; course development planning; budgeting, forecasting, and financial management of the program; admissions and advising strategy and partnerships; quality assessment and improvements; and performance coaching of the academic faculty director. For shared programs within their portfolio, the Program Director will serve as the liaison for the School of Professional Studies working with colleges to ensure high-quality, accessible programs that meet annual enrollment growth goals. The major responsibilities can be grouped into program development, program support, student services, compliance activities, and quality assurance. |
Summary of Position Responsibilities |
- The Program Director leads strategic operation management efforts for the BS in Professional Studies instructor/faculty recruitment; instructor selection, hiring, and retention; program design and curriculum development of new concentrations; course development planning; budgeting, forecasting, and financial management of the program; admissions and advising strategy and partnerships; quality assessment and improvements; and performance coaching of the academic faculty director. The Program Director also works collaboratively with academic departments and colleges to ensure an integrated and effective, institution-wide planning (in both the short and long term), marketing, delivery, and assessment of Academic Programs and courses. The Program Director (PD) is assigned overall responsibility for several specific academic programs, and is also assigned to be the central point of contact on specific issues, services, technologies, etc., that impacts academic programs.
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Minimum Education/Experience |
- Master's degree and at least two years of work experience in the administration or direct program management of educational programs.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Exceptionally strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- The position requires a strong service orientation and the ability to exercise good judgment in the handling of many sensitive and confidential matters.
- Applicants must be experienced in using a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, database, and web based applications.
- Applicants must have experience in and/or knowledge of: contemporary models for academic online teaching and learning, including the delivery of support services to students remote from the campus, a variety of academic/online technologies, marketing principles and strategies and the delivery of programs online and at off campus sites, and to adult learners.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the stated qualifications.
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Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience |
- Master's degree in higher education, adult education, educational research/evaluation, or a closely related field.
- Work experience in academic/online education at an institution of higher education.
- Budgeting experience is desirable.
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Necessary Certifications/Licenses |
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Preferred Certifications/Licenses |
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Special Notes to Applicants |
- This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only.Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent employee. Your application will not be considered.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
- This posting will be use to fill 2 positions#003952 and #005054.
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Posting Open Date |
01/03/2025 |
Posting Close Date |
01/19/2025 |
Open Until Filled |
No |
Proposed Hire Date |
02/03/2025 |
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date |
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Contact Information |
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Posting Specific Questions
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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This posting is for UNC Charlotte permanent employees only. Are you a current UNC Charlotte permanent part-time or full-time employee?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
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