Manager, Academic Program Services

Title:

Manager, Academic Program Services

Department:
Neuroscience Program, College of Arts and Sciences

• Evaluates effectiveness of specified programs and recommends changes as needed; in conjunction with Program Director, aids in development, direction, and implementation of program assessment.
• Evaluates effectiveness of curriculum plans and suggests and implements changes as needed.
• Chairs the Undergraduate Studies Committee and serves on relevant college and intra-university committees for curriculum and student success.
• Identifies and addresses varying academic and curricular needs of the program; provides oversight and develops academic services for the advising office.
• Manages, hires and trains advising and student staff; evaluates curricular and program petitions; verifies graduation applications.
• Supervises and implements Pre-Major program and major/minor specializations; oversees transfer credit evaluation and articulation agreements.
• Develops marketing materials, manages program budget with Program Director; develops comprehensive academic, social enrichment, faculty-student engagement, and alumni-oriented programming.
• Supervises and plans orientations; develops and implements student recruitment and retention programs and procedures; liaises with professional organizations for recruitment and retention efforts.
• Develops protocols and tracks program data; oversees survey course offerings and serves as instructor for the Neuroscience undergraduate survey course as needed.
• Maintains current information and resources, including curriculum sheets, promotional materials, program website, and professional/social media.

Minimum Education Required
:
Master’s level degree with a major in Neuroscience, Psychology, or closely related field.

Additional Desired Education
:
Doctoral degree with a major in Neuroscience, Psychology, or closely related field.

• Five years of relevant experience in higher education, including program administration, student services, advising, teaching, or research administration.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and evaluating professional staff.
• Experience developing, implementing, and assessing academic programs, student success initiatives, or curricular support services.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, academic leadership, and university stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Experience managing undergraduate academic programs.
• Experience supervising academic advisors or other student-facing professional staff.
• Knowledge of neuroscience, psychology, or related STEM disciplines.
• Experience with curriculum administration, degree audits, and graduation certifications.
• Experience with student recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives.
• Experience using student information systems and institutional data to support assessment and decision-making.

Pay Range
: $64,900.00 - $84,850.00.

Location
:
Townshend Hall (0087).

Position Type
:
Regular;
Hours
: 40;
Shift
:
First Shift.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

The university is an equal-opportunity employer, including veterans and disabled individuals.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or alternative retirement plan with generous employer contributions.