Undergraduate Program Director

The Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Chemistry runs the day-to-day operations of a large and vibrant education program, involving ~12,000 annual student enrollments and 250 undergraduate majors. A successful candidate will be part of a team-based program that values community, learning, and collaboration.
Under the direction of the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education and in collaboration with Department of Chemistry faculty and staff, the Undergraduate Program Director is responsible for academic and instructional planning, oversight of undergraduate chemistry student services and office operations, leadership of instructional staff, and program assessment efforts. The Director also serves on related committees and represents the Department of Chemistry with internal and external stakeholders.

• 20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• 15% Collaborates with faculty members to develop student academic programs and agendas, directs implementation, and creates curricular structure including operational and logistical arrangements
• 15% Formulates program strategies and goals, directs long-term planning, develops policies and procedures, and establishes and maintains new and emerging program materials
• 10% Evaluates operations and outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• 10% Serves as the principal liaison between the program, University leadership, and outside entities
• 10% May provide guidance to faculty regarding funding, staffing, and space implications
• 10% Develops the unit budget and approves unit expenditures
• 10% Manages student academic program(s)

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Master's Degree in Chemistry or closely related field is required.
PhD in Chemistry or closely related field is preferred.

Required:
- Two or more years of post-degree experience working in a higher education environment
- Minimum of two years of experience managing people and/or programs
- The ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred:
- Three or more years of experience managing people and/or programs
- Proficiency with data driven decision making

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $90,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum starting salary for this position is $90,000. Actual starting salary is determined at hire and is based on experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, the employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and other paid time off, competitive insurances and savings accounts, and employer sponsored retirement benefits.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions on this position contact Beatriz Lemire: [email protected] or 608-890-0298.
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter and resume. A reference list will be requested during the finalist stage. We will request at least three professional references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.

Beatriz Bolanos Lemire
[email protected]
608-890-0298
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Academic Program Director(AE070)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CHEMISTRY/CHEMISTRY

Academic Staff-Renewable

294990-AS