Human and Organizational Effectiveness – Director

Human and Organization Performance Effectiveness – Director Position Overview

Program Overview:
The University of Kansas, Edwards Campus, School of Professional Studies, Human and Organizational Performance Effectiveness program (HOPE) seeks an outstanding individual for a non‑tenure track twelve‑month administrative and faculty position as a Director/Professor of the Practice (rank open). The KU Edwards Campus (KUEC) is in Overland Park, Kansas. The campus offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs with classes geared toward working professionals, available in the evening, online, and in‑person.

The Human and Organization Performance Effectiveness (HOPE) program is designed to prepare leaders to work across departments, functions, and roles to align individual performance with organizational goals.

The Director will provide strategic direction for the HOPE program including leadership and management of the Master of Science degree, graduate certificates, and professional development offerings. Collaboration with the leadership of the School of Professional Studies and other programs at KU’s Edwards Campus will create a stimulating and innovative environment. The successful candidate will manage master’s and certificate programs in online and competency‑based formats, lead student recruitment and admission processes, ensure student retention and success, recruit and supervise faculty, develop and monitor program budgets, ensure program quality through assessment activities, and reach out to professional communities to ensure the relevance of the program.

The Director will also participate in online and competency‑based instruction in HOPE program areas related to leadership, organizational systems, and organizational change.

• Faculty Development:
  Supervises faculty, including recruitment, appointments, performance reviews, and professional development. Provides mentoring and leadership for faculty, especially those seeking promotion.
• Instructional Staffing:
  Develops plans for staffing asynchronous and synchronous online courses, competency‑based instruction, and assessment for the HOPE program, ensuring courses and competencies are scheduled to meet student needs. Collaborates with other programs and unit leaders to ensure timely completion of program work.
• Program Budgets:
  Works with administration to develop and manage budgets.
• Program Coordination:
  Develops mechanisms to receive constant feedback from students, faculty, and staff on program direction and policies, taking appropriate action in accordance with policies and rules.
• Program Records and Reports:
  Manages all program records and prepares reports in accordance with School and University policy.
• Student Career Development:
  Provides career advice and mentoring mechanisms for students, including career development, job search functions, and professional networking.

• Curriculum:
  Ensures curriculum is research‑based and relevant to the workplace, continuously monitoring to keep content current.
• Learning Outcomes:
  Develops and updates program learning outcomes and creates assessment mechanisms that meet School, University, and accreditation standards.
• Learning Protocols:
  Provides students with theory, research, and practical exposure to organizational effectiveness and professional networks.
• Student Retention:
  Evaluates retention strategies and designs solutions with academic and student services partners.

• Recruitment:
  Maintains robust recruitment plans, identifies target audiences, key messages, and strategies; implements and analyzes effectiveness.
• Outreach:
  Develops and implements a community engagement strategy, building program awareness through local professional associations, chambers of commerce, and business, government, non‑profit organizations linked to HOPE.

The Director will teach relevant content areas and master’s classes in areas of leadership, organizational systems, and organizational change. A typical load will be equivalent to five courses per year.

• Curriculum development and instructional…