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Academic Program Director, Occupational Safety and Health

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Orange, AL | Full Time

$89k-124k (estimate)

5 Months Ago

Academic Program Director, Occupational Safety and Health

Faculty Orange, AL

$89k-124k (estimate)

Full Time | Business Services 5 Months Ago

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Columbia Southern University

Job Description

Job Title: Academic Program Director for Occupational Safety and Health & Environmental Management
Department: College of Safety and Emergency Services
Reports to: Academic Assistant Provost of the College of Safety and Emergency Services
FLSA: Exempt
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (extended hours when requested)
Location: Remote

Job Summary

The Academic Program Director leads strategic planning, program maintenance and assessment, and curriculum development of the identified and appropriate program(s). Additionally, the Academic Program Director leads faculty to meet or exceed expectations, resolve academic issues, and build a community among faculty and staff.

Essential Job Tasks Additional duties may be assigned.

Recruits and hires Lead Faculty, Curriculum Lead, Full-time, and Part-time faculty with oversight by the Dean and Assistant Provost.
Supervises, evaluates, and coaches faculty within their areas of responsibility.
Coordinates disciplinary actions, as necessary, with Human Resources. Coordinates all strategic planning activities in assigned areas.
Conducts annual Academic Program Reviews.
Establishes and maintains membership of Advisory Board(s) and leads board review of all aspects of the program(s) for relevancy in the profession in which students are preparing to enter.
Leads the development, review, and assessment of all Course Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes in the area(s) of responsibility and guides curriculum reviews and development by identifying courses in need of revision; and in cooperation with Instructional Design and Technology, selects course writers, evaluates and gives final approval of new and revised courses.
Attends and actively participates in weekly Academic Program Director meetings, and Leadership Briefings, Annual Academic Affairs Leadership Meetings, and other meetings as scheduled.
Serves on committees, councils, and task forces as requested and participates in interdepartmental meetings as requested.
Leads monthly faculty meetings with all department faculty, record attendance, and ensure minutes for each meeting.
Resolves academic issues presented by students, staff, or CSU administration by working with faculty to resolve issues including, but not limited to, academic integrity violations, academic grievances, and grade inflation.
Collaborates with Faculty Services to determine required actions related to faculty compliance with teaching and performance expectations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Leadership - Knowledge of higher education management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, effective management techniques, coordination of people and resources.
Academic Processes - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
Clerical - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
Computer - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.
Mathematics - Knowledge of mathematics.

Skills

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Data Analytics - Explore data from various sources and reports (transform data into information and insights), identify indicators of opportunities (what is happening), propose and implement solutions (respond to what is happening), and evaluate effectiveness (measuring the success of an idea).
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Research - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.
Interpersonal Skills - Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.
Time Management - Manages one’s own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
Attention to Detail - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.

Abilities

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Selective Attention (Vigilance) - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Education & Experience

Terminal degree, applicable to discipline, from an accredited institution required.
Previous academic administrative experience, teaching online at the university level, and a record of successfully engaging adult and/or nontraditional learners highly preferred.
Industry experience is required.

Equipment Used

Office equipment including computers, telephones, printers, faxes, and copiers.
Software use includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard, and internal database software.
Secure and reliable internet is required for this position.

Work Environment

Expected to design one’s own personal work environment with an understanding that periodic travel to work on site will be required. Required to be available via remote access and/or technology during the established working hours.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

NOTE: Academic Program Directors must consider CSU as their primary employer and avoid additional part-time employment opportunities that distract from essential job duties and responsibilities. Other full-time employment of a competitive nature violates the employee policy on outside employment.