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Director of Strategic Initiatives (Academic Affairs Director)
**POSITION DETAILS**
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens **,** LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia's degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.
Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).Please visit to learn more.
The Director of Strategic Initiatives serves as a key leader in the Office of the Provost, driving academic initiatives that align with institutional priorities and advance LaGuardia's 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, especially its Teaching and Learning goals. This role is responsible for facilitating the design, implementation, and ongoing assessment of initiatives that promote student success, with an emphasis on:
+ Ensuring students build the competencies, skills, and dispositions needed for success in education and careers;
+ Ensuring all students benefit from meaningful academic advising; and
+ Increasing transfer rates to four-year institutions.
The Director plays a central role in project management and institutional planning efforts, including tracking progress toward strategic goals, using academic data to inform decision-making, and coordinating cross-campus efforts that improve student outcomes. Reporting to the Provost, the Director will be responsible for the following:
**Strategic Leadership & Institutional Alignment**
+ Collaborate with the Provost to drive strategic initiatives that align with the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan and accreditation requirements.
+ Design and execute cross-functional initiatives with a focus on improving retention, degree completion, and transfer outcomes.
+ Lead project management efforts related to strategic priorities, including setting timelines, coordinating resources, and tracking milestones and deliverables.
+ Promote the use of academic and institutional data to identify barriers to student progression and inform resource allocation.
+ Build capacity to grow a culture of continuous improvement and increase institutional use of data in decision-making and resource allocation.
+ Serve as a point of contact for department chairs, faculty, and staff seeking guidance, support, or information from the Office of the Provost.
+ Ensure that Academic Affairs is strategically leveraging technology to collaborate and communicate effectively internally and in providing support to faculty, staff, and students.
**Transfer Engagement & Evaluation**
+ Serve as a key institutional representative in consortia and partnership networks that support student transfer and academic mobility.
+ Strengthen and maintain external partnerships with institutions including Vassar, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Kaplan, NYU CCTOP, MIT, Columbia, Swarthmore, Georgetown, and others, and build new collaborations.
+ Oversee institutional coordination for selective national and institutional scholarships and other opportunities related to transfer and honors programming.
+ Collaborate with colleagues across CUNY to develop and implement a seamless transfer experience that enables students to successfully transition between CUNY campuses.
+ Monitor and assess transition success for students enrolled in LaGuardia's Adult and Continuing Education division, and work with stakeholders to close equity gaps in enrollment and retention in degree programs.
**Academic Supports**
+ Collaborate with colleagues in Academic Affairs and across the College, particularly in Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, to improve academic student support structures, processes, and outcomes.
+ Increase student access to and use of tutoring services and other academic interventions as part of a broader strategy to support student success.
**Resource Management & Grant Development**
+ Manage budgets and resources for strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
+ Work closely with institutional advancement and sponsored programs teams on proposal development, grant writing, and outcome reporting.
**Communications & Stakeholder Engagement**
+ Assist the Provost in communications with internal and external stakeholders, including academic departments, college leadership, and external partners.
+ Represent the Office of the Provost in working groups, committees, and campus-wide strategic planning efforts.
+ Assist the Provost with other duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Bachelor's Degree and eight years' relevant experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Master's degree or Ph.D.in higher education administration, public administration, policy, or a related field preferred.
+ 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, with demonstrated success in strategic planning, academic initiatives, or student success programming.
+ Deep knowledge of higher education transfer systems and partnership development.
+ Demonstrated experience managing large-scale academic or institutional projects with measurable outcomes.
+ Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and track progress against goals.
+ Experience with grant writing, budgeting, and resource allocation for academic initiatives.
+ Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
+ Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities; ability to use data for continuous improvement.
+ Familiarity with student success frameworks and academic support systems.
+ Commitment to equity-driven leadership and the mission of community colleges.
+ Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**
Directs College activities and operations related to Academic matters to support academic policy and student learning strategies.
- Designs, implements and monitors an array of academic initiatives, programs, priorities, and functions
- Develops strategic plans, academic program proposals, and curricular reports
- Assesses outcomes to improve services and support student success
- Creates and oversees academic support initiatives
- Administers College articulation efforts
- Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and reporting requirements
- Liaisons with faculty and professional staff in departments and offices across the College
- Manages operational and program budgets; manages, trains, and develops staff
- Performs related duties as assigned.
**CUNY TITLE**
Higher Education Officer
**FLSA**
Exempt
**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**
$100,329 -$129,310
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**
**HOW TO APPLY**
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Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).
**CLOSING DATE**
September 17th, 2025
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30739
Location
LaGuardia Community College

University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Director, Academic Engagement
Job Profile Title
Associate Director, University Library A
Job Description Summary
The Director of Academic Engagement develops and stewards Penn Libraries' support for, and integration with, the academic and research activities of the University. In alignment with Penn Libraries' Strategic Plan, Knowledge for Life, the Director will provide programmatic leadership for academic outreach and engagement with campus and community partners. The Director will lead and evolve a portfolio of library research and consultation services that strengthen learning and information literacy and promote access to collections, tools, and expertise relevant to the full research lifecycle. The role is responsible for coordination and collaborative approaches that leverage the Libraries' distributed expertise among subject liaison roles and data and digital specialists.
This position has five direct reports. These are: the Student Engagement Librarian, the Community Engagement Librarian, the Assistant Director for STEM Libraries/Engineering Librarian, the Head of the Levy Dental Medicine Library, and the Head of the Veterinary Medicine Libraries.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
+ Build collaborative relationships and engage and align strategically with University partners, on behalf of the Libraries' commitment to educating and preparing Penn students to serve as informed leaders and global citizens.
+ Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of five librarians who lead units that advance outreach, learning, and interdisciplinary research. Direct reports include the Student Engagement Librarian, the Community Engagement librarian, the Head of the Levy Dental Medicine Library, the Head of the Veterinary Medicine Libraries, and the Assistant Director, STEM Libraries/Engineering Librarian.
+ Direct and evolve Penn Libraries' information literacy programming, with emphasis on strategic initiatives designed to strengthen AI literacy and lifelong learning. Develop and assess the Libraries' approaches to providing course-integrated and scaffolded workshops, digital and customizable learning modules, and management of online research guides.
+ Direct and evolve Penn Libraries' information and consultation services, to strengthen the Penn community's access to collections, data, research tools, and subject based and interdisciplinary expertise.
+ Collaboratively plan for the future of the libraries' physical and virtual service points, with attention to training, staffing, scheduling, referral structures, and evaluation of vendor tools and platforms.
+ Develop and evaluate models for Penn Libraries' programmatic approaches to academic and research engagement. Facilitate working groups as needed to strengthen coordinated and proactive engagement across the research lifecycle, with attention to service integration in areas of growing impact, including evidence synthesis, bioinformatics, and public access.
+ Contribute to the strategic leadership and planning activities for the Libraries' Collections and Scholarly Communications (CSC) division, including programming for CSC division meetings, alignment of goals and initiatives with the Penn Libraries strategic plan, and the development of inclusive communication structures.
+ Contribute to the coordination of outreach and engagement on behalf of Penn Libraries' portfolio of departmental libraries, ensuring alignment and proactive communication with Penn's academic communities.
+ Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
+ Master's degree in library science, information science, or equivalent in a relevant field.
+ 7 - 10 years of experience, including 2-5 years experience providing research and/or information literacy services.
+ Strong record of collaboration with academic and external partners.
+ Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
Preferred:
+ Experience managing or working in a departmental, satellite, or campus library.
+ Experience providing or coordinating library research services for STEM communities.
+ 2-5 years supervisory experience in an academic library setting.
Application Requirement
+ A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV ; multiple documents are allowed.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
University Library
Pay Range
$130,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .
Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Department : Academic Affairs Salary : $58,809 - $65,000 Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Academic Affairs provides administrative and operational support to the Office of the Provost, in close collaboration with the Executive Director.

Duties

• Provides administrative and logistical support for all aspects of the Faculty Council election cycle, coordinating all nominations, elections, and announcements on the Council's behalf, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and adherence to relevant timelines
• Facilitates and supports the committee appointment process for university-level committees; manages communications of all committee elections and appointments on behalf of the Provost; maintains relevant records (e.g., meeting agendas and minutes); updates associated web page content
• Collaborates with policy owners and various stakeholders to create and maintain divisional policies and procedures, ensuring institutional and regulatory compliance
• Oversees and administers the data collection, organization, cleansing and validation processes for the faculty scholarly activity tracking system (Watermark), ensuring consistency and accuracy
• Conducts data analysis and generates reports as requested
• Serves as a subject matter expert, providing training and ongoing support, for the faculty activity tracking database
• Provides operational support to the Office of the Provost to include developing, planning, and implementing programming for various meetings and special events
• Develops and distributes resources and materials to support faculty development and engagement

Marginal Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Baccalaureate degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience

License / Certification:

• None Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience in higher education administration and operations
• Familiarity with faculty development programs and initiatives
• Demonstrated experience communicating with organizational leadership in a proactive and professional matter

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams
• Familiarity with database management
• Attention to detail

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports
• Ability to think critically and independently solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risk

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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Assistant Director, Academic Resources & Student Affairs

The MBA and Master's Programs Office is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director, Academic Resources & Student Affairs to provide support to students in MBA and Master's Programs, coordinate student co-curricular programs that foster teamwork, leadership, and help develop their communication skills. In addition to providing broad support for student service functions, such as advising students, creating communications, event planning, and providing support for students in a variety of ways. Your work will directly impact students' success and development. The person in this role will primarily work with the Executive MBA (EMBA) & Professional MBA (PMBA) programs. The person in this role will:

• Partner with key stakeholders in the Wisconsin School of Business to implement student facing programming that develops students' leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Create content for canvas courses designed for new incoming student cohorts, current student cohorts and faculty.
• Assist with planning new student orientation and residencies for EMBA & PMBA students.
• Assist with planning student advisory board meetings organized by the MBA and Master's Program Office and work with students who will be participating to support their success.
• Support experiential learning in the EMBA & PMBA programs to ensure students are successful on consulting projects.
• Travel with students on global badge programs to experiential learning site visits as needed.
• Advise and monitor degree progress for a caseload of students in our graduate programs.
• Coordinate procurement, logistics, and academic support for the curriculum and faculty for in-person weekend programming and online courses weekly.
• Support and be on hand for office-wide events and additional programing for students.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Academic Technology leads the team responsible for structuring and maintaining the curriculum management system and its associated resources. This role includes collaborating with faculty and staff to identify and implement practical technology solutions to curricular and administrative challenges, overseeing projects related to system improvements, and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. Additionally, the Assistant Director evaluates emerging educational technologies and recommends solutions that improve teaching, learning, and administrative processes.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Establishes and maintains the structure of curricular management system working in conjunction with the Instructional Designer.
2. Leads trainings for faculty, staff, and students on the use of the CMS and creates training materials according to best practice in adult learning.
3. Leads and manages the team to effectively identifies and addresses the needs of users, including IT personnel, faculty, students, and staff, with varying technical skills.
4. Collaborates with information technology staff and vendors to implement a successful teaching and learning environment.
5. Assists faculty in developing learning materials for a self-directed, flipped classroom approach.
6. Works cooperatively with other technology personnel to implement a technology-rich teaching and learning environment.
7. Applies project management skills to plan, execute, and oversee educational technology initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with institutional goals.
Evaluates new technologies, initiatives and trends to discover new and better ways to enhance instruction.
8. Supports projects and builds collaborative working relationships with faculty, students, staff, IT personnel, and vendors.
9. Assists faculty in the development of online learning components and other methods as needed.
10. Maintains online web-based resources such as tutorials, reference material, design standards, content resources, templates, and tools for curriculum development.
11. Troubleshoots questions and problems related to the use of the hardware and software associated with developing teaching and learning tools.
12. Provides direction for and assistance with developing video-based online teaching and learning technologies.
13. Researches emerging teaching and learning technologies, initiatives and trends to provide ideas, guidance, and recommendations to faculty and staff.
14. Designs and implements workflows to support technology systems.
15. Facilitates the integration of new technologies into existing systems using feeds, APIs/LTIs.
16. Collects data to generate reports.
17. Follows and abides by institutional policies regarding technology and communication use.
18. Integrates technology across the curriculum to improve learning outcomes.
19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in education, educational technology or other related field
4 years' relevant experience in a higher education environment.
Prior experience:
Using multiple curricular/learning management systems (CMS / LMS).
Consulting faculty with online delivery mechanisms and ways to supplement learning.
Delivering effective hands-on training sessions for audiences of all skill levels and abilities.
Developing relevant technical assistance documents tailored to processes and procedures.

Preferred Education & Experience:

Master's degree in educational technology, instructional design, or other technology-related field
3 plus years' relevant experience in a higher education environment.
Prior Experience:
Mac and Windows operating systems.
Instructional technologies in a health-related field or education institution.
Lecture capture technologies
Screen capture mechanisms
Curricular / learning management systems (CMS / LMS)
Online survey or assessment systems
In-class room presentation and delivery modalities
Web collaboration and productivity tools
PowerPoint, Keynote, and/or other mainstream presentation software

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) training.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing superior customer service.
Knowledge of best practices adult learning through online delivery methods.
Skill in excellent presentation and training skills, including examples of training presentations/seminars given publicly.
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences in a friendly, supportive, and clear manner is essential.
Ability to work independently under general direction with administration, physicians, educators and technical personnel requiring use of business and technical vocabulary, tact, discretion and empathy.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and use project management skills.
Ability to communicate technical information and ideas to non-technical audiences.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to educational technologies.
Ability to design and implement workflows to support technologies for the use of instruction.
Ability to follow and abide by university technology policies.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
This role is an on campus, in-person position.
The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Assistant Director, Academic Affairs (Finance)

Assistant Director, Academic Affairs (Finance)

Department : Academic Affairs Salary : $58,809 - $65,000 Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Academic Affairs provides administrative and operational support to the Office of the Provost, in close collaboration with the Executive Director.

Duties

• Provides administrative and logistical support for all aspects of the Faculty Council election cycle, coordinating all nominations, elections, and announcements on the Council's behalf, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and adherence to relevant timelines
• Facilitates and supports the committee appointment process for university-level committees; manages communications of all committee elections and appointments on behalf of the Provost; maintains relevant records (e.g., meeting agendas and minutes); updates associated web page content
• Collaborates with policy owners and various stakeholders to create and maintain divisional policies and procedures, ensuring institutional and regulatory compliance
• Oversees and administers the data collection, organization, cleansing and validation processes for the faculty scholarly activity tracking system (Watermark), ensuring consistency and accuracy
• Conducts data analysis and generates reports as requested
• Serves as a subject matter expert, providing training and ongoing support, for the faculty activity tracking database
• Provides operational support to the Office of the Provost to include developing, planning, and implementing programming for various meetings and special events
• Develops and distributes resources and materials to support faculty development and engagement

Marginal Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Baccalaureate degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience

License / Certification:

• None Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience in higher education administration and operations
• Familiarity with faculty development programs and initiatives
• Demonstrated experience communicating with organizational leadership in a proactive and professional matter

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams
• Familiarity with database management
• Attention to detail

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports
• Ability to think critically and independently solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risk

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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Department : Academic Affairs Salary : $58,809 - $65,000
Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Academic Affairs provides administrative and operational support to the Office of the Provost, in close collaboration with the Executive Director.

Duties

• Provides administrative and logistical support for all aspects of the Faculty Council election cycle, coordinating all nominations, elections, and announcements on the Council's behalf, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and adherence to relevant timelines
• Facilitates and supports the committee appointment process for university-level committees; manages communications of all committee elections and appointments on behalf of the Provost; maintains relevant records (e.g., meeting agendas and minutes); updates associated web page content
• Collaborates with policy owners and various stakeholders to create and maintain divisional policies and procedures, ensuring institutional and regulatory compliance
• Oversees and administers the data collection, organization, cleansing and validation processes for the faculty scholarly activity tracking system (Watermark), ensuring consistency and accuracy
• Conducts data analysis and generates reports as requested
• Serves as a subject matter expert, providing training and ongoing support, for the faculty activity tracking database
• Provides operational support to the Office of the Provost to include developing, planning, and implementing programming for various meetings and special events
• Develops and distributes resources and materials to support faculty development and engagement

Marginal Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Baccalaureate degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience

License / Certification:

• None Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience in higher education administration and operations
• Familiarity with faculty development programs and initiatives
• Demonstrated experience communicating with organizational leadership in a proactive and professional matter

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams
• Familiarity with database management
• Attention to detail

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports
• Ability to think critically and independently solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risk

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Job Title

Assistant Director, Academic Technology

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

School of Engineering Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The School of Engineering Medicine, in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine, and Houston Methodist Hospital, offers an innovative medical school program called ENMED. This program aims to transform healthcare through interdisciplinary research, medical technology development, and training "Physicianeers." ENMED features a blended curriculum focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, where students earn both a Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Engineering degree in four years.

What we want

The Assistant Director of Academic Technology will work under the Assistant Dean of Evaluation and Assessment to develop a strategic vision for the School of Engineering Medicine's digital ecosystem. This role involves designing and deploying systems/software that support technology integration in learning, research, and innovation, as well as facilitating technology development for faculty, staff, and students.

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and three professional references (including at least one previous supervisor) are recommended. Upload these documents with your application or attach during the questionnaire.

Location: Houston, TX

Travel: Occasional travel to TAMU Medicine campuses or affiliate locations.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience in course/curriculum design and systems/software management, including leadership experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Ten years of related experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience managing academic and IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of procurement processes for state entities.
• Experience designing instructional materials and developing technical processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Effective communication skills.
• Leadership, organizational, and supervisory abilities.
• Attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Supervision: Develop vision and strategy for the digital ecosystem, oversee technology integration, manage staff, and serve on committees. Maintain documentation, research new technologies, and collaborate with IT professionals.
• Resource Management: Manage distribution lists, email access, and system resources, ensuring compliance and proper data management.
• Support of LMS: Oversee LMS systems, including migration, support, enrollment, and recordings. Develop self-help resources as needed.
• Budget: Manage the academic technology budget and plan for future needs.
• Curriculum Development: Develop and evaluate educational resources, collaborate with faculty, and organize training workshops.

Why Texas A&M University?

We offer a strong community, competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, wellness programs, professional development, tuition assistance, and employee wellness initiatives.

Application Instructions: Ensure all application data is complete or upload a resume. All positions are security-sensitive and subject to background checks. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Req Id: 37774

Job Title: Assistant Director, Academic Programs

City: WEST LAFAYETTE

Job Description:

Job Summary

Are you passionate about shaping the future of business education? Join us at Purdue University's Daniels School of Business as a Program Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in administering and managing our complex graduate degree programs. Your mission will be to ensure overall program quality and a seamless matriculation lifecycle from admission to graduation.

As a Program Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of strategic program policies, foster collaborative relationships, and driving processes, evaluation, and planning. You'll cultivate meaningful relationships with our diverse customer base, including students, staff, and faculty, to provide exceptional support and enhance their experience. Additionally, you will ensure the Purdue brand stands out as a market leader by developing highly skilled personnel, optimizing business resources, and ensuring sustained revenue for the Daniels School of Business.

About Mitch Daniels School of Business: The Mitch Daniels School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are:

• Academic Prowess. Daniels School faculty are able to see and steer to what's next, imparting thought leadership to peers in an ever-growing student body.
• Integration of STEM and Business. Every company today is a technology organization, and business leaders must understand how specific technologies can create a competitive advantage.
• Transformational Student Experience. Some of life's most important lessons aren't found in a book or a lecture hall. Active transformational experience will produce critical thinkers who see and tackle the world's largest problems.
• Freedom and Capitalism. Daniels' students will learn through transformative texts that free markets have raised living standards tremendously for all people.
• Powered by Business Partnerships. The Daniels School provides opportunities for industry partners and alumni to connect with students and faculty in order to provide solutions to business challenges of today and the future.

A cover letter is required to be fully considered

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

• BA/BS degree
• Four years of professional office experience related to outreach, teaching, presenting, and/or education and office management experience

Skills Needed:

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of computer databases and word processing
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds frequently and 20 pounds occasionally
• Supervisor experience preferred with ability to motivate direct reports
• Ability to travel to support conferences and case competitions

What is Helpful:

• Master's degree
• Purdue University work experience
• International experience
• Experience working with departments on campus (e.g. Graduate School, Registrar's Office, Bursar's Office, International Student Services)
• Experience with/in international degree programs

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Professional 3

• Pay Band S065
• Job Code #20002087

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines:

EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA employer.