Temp - Director of Undergraduate Studies

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Overview

The Director of UGS oversees the undergraduate curriculum and course scheduling, advising and student progression, faculty/teaching assistant coordination, recruitment and retention efforts, and student activities, while representing the program across the university and collaborating with other academic and administrative leaders. The position also serves as a key liaison between undergraduate students, faculty, university offices, and the Dean, with responsibility for ensuring that students have a coherent path toward graduation and meaningful academic and professional formation.

The projected salary range for this part time/temp position, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation, is: $43.50-$45.54/hour.

Responsibilities

- Oversee the development, maintenance, and implementation of the undergraduate curriculum; coordinate course offerings and scheduling; manage program requirements and comprehensive options; and chair/facilitate the undergraduate studies committee.

- Ensure undergraduate students successfully progress toward graduation through effective advising, academic audits, mentoring, ministry/career exploration, and skills development. This includes meeting with students at key points in their academic careers and addressing concerns or changes in major/minor.

- Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, and placement of lecturers, adjuncts, teaching fellows, and teaching assistants; work with faculty and Area Directors to ensure appropriate course coverage; and review course evaluations and instructional needs.

- Partner with Admissions to recruit undergraduate majors and develop strategies for student retention, while fostering a vibrant undergraduate community through student activities, the theology club, honor society, and related programs.

- Represent the School's undergraduate program to other schools and university offices, collaborate with other academic leaders and the Registrar/Enrollment Services, communicate undergraduate faculty needs to the Dean, and participate in school- and university-level councils and committees.

Qualifications

Doctural degree in theology, religious studies, higher education, or a closely related field. Expertise in undergraduate curriculum development and academic program administration, including curriculum standards, degree requirement, academic policies, and accreditation.