Undergraduate Program Director

Job Summary: 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.
Responsibilities: Provides leadership and managerial responsibility for one or more academic program(s), ensuring alignment with the university mission.
Directs administrative oversight and academic curriculum development, ensuring optimal integration of student and faculty activities.
Ensures resource allocation supports the program's primary objectives.
Manages a team of professionals who support the program(s).
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) Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
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Education: Master's Degree in Chemistry or closely related field is required.
PhD in Chemistry or closely related field is preferred.
Qualifications: 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 Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: 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.
How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions on this position contact Beatriz Lemire: beatriz.
lemire@wisc.
edu 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.
Contact: Beatriz Bolanos Lemire beatriz.
lemire@wisc.
edu 608-890-0298 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Official Title: Academic Program Director(AE070) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CHEMISTRY/CHEMISTRY Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 294990-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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