Academic Program Coordinator

Job Title:

Academic Program Coordinator

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $46,977 - $53,674

Basic Function:

To coordinate and assist in the planning and management of a designated educational or student service program. Reports to designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Coordinate designated educational or student service program(s); ensure policies and guidelines are followed.

Evaluate program(s) and make recommendations for change as needed.

Perform assigned financial responsibilities for the program.

May recruit, train, and supervise student instructors for program(s).

Prepare and/or develop program/course materials; distribute materials to appropriate parties.

Provide information to students/clients and serve as spokesperson for the program.

Prepare and maintain mandatory program documentation and records.

Coordinate meetings, conferences, or special activities.

Collaborate with schools, departments, colleges, faculty members, etc., regarding program(s).

May provide direct supervision of unclassified employees, and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis. 

Perform related duties as assigned.

Incumbents assigned to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program may also be required to:

Serve as the Program Site Coordinator.

Provide ongoing communication with the Program Director.

Incumbents assigned to Certificate Programs may also be required to:

Teach, advise, and supervise students in clinical settings.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR PERFORMS ESSENTIAL DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF NINE GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. THE JOB DUTIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO): BEING THE CARDHOLDER AND RECONCILER FOR THE SCHOOL’S PCARD, SCHEDULE STUDENT PROGRAMMING, PROCESS GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS, TRACK PROGRESS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS AND COMMUNICATE REGULARLY ABOUT APPROACHING MILESTONES, HELP CREATE AND MAINTAIN THE SCHOOL’S BUDGET, CREATE PROGRAM PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, MAINTAIN THE SCHOOL’S WEBSITE, COLLECT ASSESSMENT DATA, COORDINATE RECRUITMENT EVENTS (I.E. VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS, TRAVEL, HOTEL, FOOD, AND RESERVE ROOMS), ORGANIZE AND COORDINATE REVIEW OF GRADUATE APPLICATIONS, AND ENSURE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES ARE FOLLOWED. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE BOARD TO ENSURE SMOOTH OPERATION OF DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCHOOL.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of related experience.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Personal computer applications

Skill In:

Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability To:

Manage people and projects

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master’s degree preferred.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.