Assistant Program Director for Undergraduate Academic Affairs
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Location: College Park, MD 20740
Description:
Job Description Summary
The Assistant Director for Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the Department of Computer Science (CMSC) is responsible for course scheduling, curriculum support, reporting and analysis of academic data, and the administration of various academic-related programs. This is a leadership position in CMSC and is integral to improving the academic experience for undergraduates and providing support for faculty and staff on course and curricular matters.
Key responsibilities:
Curriculum planning and course scheduling
Data management and analysis
Curriculum development
Manage co-curricular and intra-program relationships
Manage existing relationships with IMD, DCC, ECE, AIM, Robotics, and Math.
Program management and support
Physical demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Preferences:
Master's degree
Experience with survey design, statistics (descriptive), research methods, statistical software (SPSS/SAS) and databases
Experience with research or assessment in higher education or a comparable environment, or equivalent experience in an academic research environment
Background in Computer Science or other STEM disciplines
Related experience in higher education, student services and/or academic advising
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Seven (7) years of professional higher education experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge advising or counseling, teaching, mentoring, identity and strengths-based education.
Knowledge of and experience with teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, list of references
Best Consideration Date: January 31, 2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
CMNS-Computer Science
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$75,000-$95,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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The Assistant Director for Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the Department of Computer Science (CMSC) is responsible for course scheduling, curriculum support, reporting and analysis of academic data, and the administration of various academic-related programs. This is a leadership position in CMSC and is integral to improving the academic experience for undergraduates and providing support for faculty and staff on course and curricular matters.
Key responsibilities:
Curriculum planning and course scheduling
Data management and analysis
Curriculum development
Manage co-curricular and intra-program relationships
Manage existing relationships with IMD, DCC, ECE, AIM, Robotics, and Math.
Program management and support
Physical demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Preferences:
Master's degree
Experience with survey design, statistics (descriptive), research methods, statistical software (SPSS/SAS) and databases
Experience with research or assessment in higher education or a comparable environment, or equivalent experience in an academic research environment
Background in Computer Science or other STEM disciplines
Related experience in higher education, student services and/or academic advising
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Seven (7) years of professional higher education experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge advising or counseling, teaching, mentoring, identity and strengths-based education.
Knowledge of and experience with teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, list of references
Best Consideration Date: January 31, 2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
CMNS-Computer Science
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$75,000-$95,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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Search Firm Managed Recruitment
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