Director of Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Director of Undergraduate Academic Affairs

The Director of Undergraduate Academic Affairs provides senior-level higher education expertise to manage academic affairs for CEC undergraduate programs and students, to include facilitating and guiding curriculum, creating and interpreting academic policy, and developing programs to improve retention and degree completion. The role also includes supervising staff and supporting accreditation efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees Academic Affairs for CEC Undergraduates
• Retention
• Catalog/Curriculum
• Administrative

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education administration or a closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience (generally a minimum of five years) in academic affairs or a closely related area in a higher education setting;
• Knowledge of federal student data privacy laws;
• Knowledge of strategies that support student progress and graduation;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with students, staff, and administrators;
• Ability to independently interpret policies and procedures within delegated authority;
• Ability to make sound, policy-aligned judgments;
• Ability to organize and oversee projects and processes across departments;
• Ability to use data systems and dashboards effectively to interpret complex data, identify actionable trends, and generate reports;
• Ability to interpret and operationalize academic regulations;
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize effectively, and develop internal procedures;
• Ability to develop collaborative partnerships with faculty and staff;
• A minimum of two years experience supervising/mentoring staff and student workers;
• Ability to handle data and personal issues with discretion and to maintain integrity in all communications and decisions;
• Skill in demonstrating flexibility when handling change or unexpected issues;
• Excellent computer skills. Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and
• Ability to learn new software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience (generally a minimum of five years) in academic affairs or a closely related area in a higher education setting with evidence of increasing responsibility over work history;
• Experience with Banner, Micro Strategy, Course Leaf, and Salesforce;
• Knowledge of catalog processes, academic governance, and curricular changes; and
• Outstanding teamwork and supervisory skills.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Director of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.