Job description
Online/Remote
The University of Arkansas Grantham is looking for a REMOTE Director, College of Science, Engineering & Technology in the following states: AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, KS, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI and WY.
Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Director, College of Science, Engineering & Technology leads and actively participates in the development of the programs and curriculum. This role is responsible for strengthening the programs, enhancing the student learning experience, strategically works to gain and maintain accreditation and determines the metrics and processes necessary to manage the programs within the College. The Director is responsible for providing leadership through planning, managing program resources, and implementing academically comprehensive programs.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
40% – Strategic Planning and Leadership
- Provide leadership for degree programs in the College
- Responsible for departmental strategic planning, management of curriculum/program quality and development, and academic and instructional improvement
- Strategically leverage Anthology and other reporting resources to manage and evaluate course performance for purposes of updating curriculum, improving course performance and/or enhance the student experience
- Teach each year to maintain academic presence
- Other duties as assigned
40% – Operational Management
- Develop professional and relevant program curriculum
- Perform timely and comprehensive program reviews as scheduled
- Manage the extraction, evaluation and reporting of the course failure (CF), drop (D) and persistent rate (PR) process
- Manage the data extraction process noted above, collaborate with the program chair, and provide the appropriate course improvements
- Prepare quarterly reports that summarize and analyze program-related data for purposes of continuous improvement
- Prepare materials for online, state, and other accreditation bodies
- Manage the appropriate program portal, troubleshoot faculty and student issues, and assist with codes, access, and QA of the process
15% – Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with other academic departments to ensure that the program is meeting expectations
- Faculty engagement: collaborate with the training, development, and evaluation team
- Create and deliver program specific information and training for admissions and student advisors
- Foster collegial working relationships with federal, state, and local constituencies, accrediting bodies, field experience personnel, and maintains current accreditations and agreements
- Work in conjunction with the training, development and evaluation team on the recruitment, training, and motivation of qualified faculty
- Manage the selection of the subject matter experts (SMEs) for curriculum development and other academic projects; collaborate with the curriculum team to oversee subject matter experts (SME) performance
5% – Continuous Learning and Development
- Continuously update skills and knowledge through required training
- Seek feedback and opportunities for growth to enhance expertise and effectiveness
EDUCATION:
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or other related Engineering Master’s Degree required. Doctorate degree preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years academic administrative experience. Online administrative experience preferred
- 5 years online teaching experience
- Experience working in a remote environment preferred
SKILLS:
- Strategic and collaborative leadership abilities
- Ability to accept, adapt and effectively communicate on-going change
- Ability to make decisions, work collaboratively and problem-solving skills
- In-depth knowledge of developing curriculum required
- Demonstrated ability with a proven record of success in working with all levels of leadership, faculty, and staff in a rapidly changing organization
- Knowledge and use of a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard, etc.
- In-depth knowledge of distance learning educational models, adult learning styles, and technology-assisted instruction
- Knowledge and use of student-centered instructional philosophies
- Close attention to detail, work efficiently in a complex/fast- paced environment and have the ability to adapt to an ever-changing climate
- Excellent analytical, verbal, oral and written communication skills
- Able to multi-task and have the ability/courage to address matters head on
- Gather, analyze, evaluate, and integrate information electronically
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture
- Be proficient in MS Office
