FT Staff: Associate Director - Raleigh - Shaw University

Description

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, the Associate Director for Adult Degree Programs will be responsible for planning and operations of online and on-campus academic initiatives in the following areas: undergraduate degree programs for non-traditional and adult learners; credit-bearing certificate programs; and extended studies including non-credit bearing academic and professional development programs and continuing education credits.

Initiatives In The Following Areas

• Undergraduate degree programs for non-traditional and adult learners
• Credit-bearing certificate programs
• Extended Studies: Non-credit bearing academic and professional development programs and continuing education credits

Essential Job Functions

• Articulate and implement application, enrollment, and financial aid strategies and practices, including revenue and credit forecasting, to achieve institutional goals for Adult Degree Programs, in collaboration with appropriate faculty and professional staff.
• Develop and manage the personnel and fiscal resources needed for the successful operation of the Office of Adult Degree Programs, including preparation and administration of the annual operating budget.
• Support university-wide initiatives to achieve and maintain compliance with accreditation and certification bodies overseeing adult, and extended studies programs.
• Assure implementation of applicable academic policies and procedures and retention for all Adult Degree Programs, including warning, probation, and dismissal.
• Collaborate with undergraduate Division Heads and graduate program directors to promote excellence in Adult Degree Programs through high-quality advising, learning outcomes assessment, and periodic program review.
• Facilitate preparation and review of course schedules that will best serve the needs and interests of students and faculty in Adult Degree Programs, while making the most effective use of institutional personnel, fiscal, and material resources.
• Supervise the preparation and review of content for academic publications related to Adult Degree Programs, including the university catalog, website, and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with Marketing/Communications to implement marketing and lead generation plans.
• Oversee work with internal and external partners to achieve procurement and placement of promotional media, and analysis of its impact.
• Investigate opportunities, consistent with the University's mission, to create cohort partnerships, refresh existing programs, and/or develop new ones, based on analysis of developments in higher education relevant to the competitive local, regional, national, and online Adult Degree Programs.
• Develop, in collaboration with Academic Affairs, an Employer Advisory Board to assist with the development of new curricula and other offerings to meet the evolving needs of school districts, businesses, and other market sectors regionally, nationally and internationally.
• Represent the interests of Adult Degree Programs to internal and external constituencies.
• Collaborate with other offices to assure that university programs and services meet the needs of Adult Degree Program students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Adult Degree Program Campus Coordinators

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• A Bachelors degree in a relevant field is required; Masters degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 8 years\' experience in a higher education administration supervisory/leadership role working with adult student populations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional trajectory of increasing managerial responsibility.
• Proficiency in use of MS-Office software applications suite and higher education data base management software.
• Previous experience with Jenzabar and Moodle preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders related to the position (i.e., faculty, community partners, community colleges, vendors, etc.).
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Shaw University.
• Establish priorities, and work in an organized manner with an emphasis on detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exhibit poise, composure, and confidence when confronted with stressful or high-pressure situations.
• Strategic thinker for building upon the projected growth of Shaw University.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations

Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP), or experience as a project manager

Other Competencies

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Shaw University. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands

Some evening and weekend availability may be required for special events. Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.