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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 23,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation; commitment to high-quality, affordable education; and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified (R2/high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university for three consecutive years as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Associate Director for Program Development and Academic Innovation

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Associate Director for Program Development and Academic Innovation

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Academic Innovation, the Associate Director for Program Development and Academic Innovation serves as an integral member of the Office of Academics and Outreach team in the Division of Global Learning and Partnerships. The Associate Director for Program Development and Academic Innovation will play a key role in program development at the University. This position will be responsible for researching new noncredit and for-credit opportunities, generating reports outlining new program opportunities, and exploring professional development credentials. This role will be the engine for generating ideas for noncredit, industry, and academic program development.

In concert with the Academics and Outreach team, the Associate Director for Program Development and Academic Innovation will act as a liaison with academic departments across the University to establish and manage productive relationships regarding program development. This role will work closely with the Academics and Outreach department to conduct internal and external research to determine potential programs. The Associate Director for Program Development and Academic Innovation will create presentations, proposals, and reports for various academic and administrative departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works with the AVP of Academic Innovation, Director of Executive Education and External Affairs, Director of Academics and Outreach, and others to research, plan implement, and manage innovative programs, grants, services, and processes in areas that meet strategic priorities.
  • Develops methods to track and measure the performance of short- and long-term goals.
  • Facilitates program development and offerings with community college partners.
  • Works closely with the Director of Executive Education and External Affairs and the Director of Academics and Outreach to expand the University’s relationship with industry partners, community college partners, and prospective corporate partners.
  • Partners with faculty and staff, Career Education, and Community Advancement to identify areas for developing noncredit courses and certificates, focusing on short-term vocational and workforce preparation programs.
  • Interacts with the broader community, including educational partners, and community business partners, to identify local needs, emerging labor market demands, and areas for potential growth in noncredit programming, especially in areas of short-term vocational and workforce preparation; collaborates with other college administrators to expand and build noncredit programs.
  • Conducts internal and external research to bring community needs for for-credit and noncredit programs to the attention of Rowan University.
  • Uses statistical studies and data to conduct assessments for new program development opportunities.
  • Creates program presentations, proposals, and reports that could be shared with academic departments, committees and other offices and presents findings.
  • Develops and implements program policies and procedures to ensure educational and economic effectiveness and operational efficiency of noncredit programs and related services.
  • Helps to facilitate the academic program creation process.
  • Monitors Rowan University program offerings, current, and pipeline, to ensure non-duplication.
  • Develops and manages programmatic events and workshops within Academic Outreach.
  • Keep current on the latest trends in Ed-tech, entrepreneurship, incubation in education, tech platforms, and the future of teaching and learning.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a higher education setting or related field.
  • Experience in Program Development within a higher education institution with multiple schools and colleges.
  • Experience with research, assessment, and data analysis and reporting techniques.
  • Experience with all Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to successfully prioritize and facilitate several projects and deadlines independently, while building collaborative relationships.
  • Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, and the ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities

Preferred:

  • Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and good judgment regarding important business and employee relations matters.
  • Experience working with data research companies and fielding research requests.
  • Experience using academic and University systems, such as Banner, Canvas, and OnBase.
  • Experienced in planning, organizing, developing, and evaluating programs, activities, and curriculum to meet students’ needs.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of effective interactions with senior administrators, campus partners, and other constituents.

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 23,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to 16 individual colleges. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation; commitment to high-quality, affordable education; and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified (R2/high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university for three consecutive years as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Nondiscrimination at Rowan University: Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education or to the University’s Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator: Monise Princilus, Ed.S. , Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Savitz Hall, Suite 203, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, princilus@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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Rowan University is committed to assisting all members of the Rowan community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Department of Public Safety website at: https://sites.rowan.edu/publicsafety/_docs/annual_security_report.pdf

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Department of Public Safety.