Wright State University
Academic Programming Director
🇺🇸 Dayton, OH
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $48K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ October 20th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Wright State University is hiring an Academic Programming Director for the Electrical Engineering department. The role involves advising students, managing academic scheduling, leading retention and recruitment efforts, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to support the department's growth in enrollment, faculty, and research.
Highlights
- Advise graduate students and prospective students on academic programs and career pathways.
- Manage and negotiate class and laboratory schedules; oversee hiring of part-time faculty and GTAs.
- Lead program assessment, prepare accreditation documents, and handle marketing and outreach activities.
- Coordinate retention and recruitment initiatives; collaborate with university centers and international student organizations.
- Assist international students with immigration, admission requirements, and orientation events.
- Require a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience in student or academic functions.
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software; preferred experience with Banner, uAchieve, and Pilot systems.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Minimum annual salary starting at $48,000, position is full-time.
- Work primarily in an office environment with occasional evenings and weekends; Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Academic Programming Director Full Description
Academic Programming Director
Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
EEO Statement | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title | Academic Programming Director
Job Category: | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department | Electrical Engineering
EEO number: | 26P046
Position FTE | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate | $48,000
Salary Band: | UC S04
Job Summary/Basic Function: | This position supports an academic department with significant and growing student enrollment, faculty headcount, and research activities. The Academic Programming Director for Electrical Engineering supports the program by advising students, managing the academic scheduling, leading retention and recruitment efforts, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications | Master’s degree and 3 years related experience Experience in student or academic functions Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships Excellent interpersonal communication skills, oral and written
Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field Understanding of, and ability to address, issues in higher education relevant to electrical engineering Experience with university systems for workflow and learning management such as Banner, uAchieve, and Pilot Scheduling experience Management experience
Essential Functions and percent of time: | 30% Academic Advising Provides regular academic support and guidance to current and prospective students in the program (Master and PhD). Advises graduate students on program requirements, policies and procedures. Counsels students on program options and career pathways. Certifies students have completed degree requirements. Serves as primary department contact for prospective students.
20% Academic Scheduling: Develops and negotiates class and laboratory schedules with faculty and other academic units. Administers the hiring of part time faculty and GTAs, schedules, assignments, and other related topics. Supervises student workers and GTAs.
20% Academic Program Assessment and Marketing Prepares portions of program self-assessment documents for submission to national accrediting agencies. Collects and aggregates inputs from faculty and faculty committees. Monitors and reports student enrollment data for classes and laboratories. Coordinates the collection of materials describing academic and research programs. Supervises the development and distribution of marketing materials and activities. Assists in the maintenance of web page and social media content.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): | 10% Academic Outreach and Collaboration Leads student retention and recruitment efforts. Coordinates departmental education and research outreach programs. Internally collaborates with University Center of International Education, Graduate School, Raider Connect and other colleges at Wright State to work on international student success. Aids in pre-departure and entry interview for sponsored students concluding their program at the University. Collaborates with Career Services to make appropriate referrals to facilitate placement of students in professional affiliations to complement their academic experience and also facilitates activities to encourage active employers to connect to students. Collaborates with various international student organizations.
15% Program Support Collaborates with college and university units to assist transfer students, international students, high school recruitment efforts, open houses, and career and co-op services and opportunities. Enforces academic integrity policies, procedures, and handles violations; recommends revisions to policies and procedures. Purchases office supplies and assists with purchases of supplies/parts for EE Senior Design projects. Other duties as assigned.
5% International Student Engagement Assists with immigration and admission requirements and processes. Develops and maintains relationships with current international students and enlists them to help communicate with prospective students. Participates in International student orientation and helps as a CECS representative at new student immigration check-in. Assists students to navigate and access support services at the University. Plans and executes workshop, and panel for international students by building an ambassador program to share international culture and encourage study abroad, student exchanges program to support diversity on campus. Offers support services to ensure academic success of international students by encouraging intercultural cognizance and understanding of US educational and campus life.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: |
Working Conditions | Typical office environment. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employee.
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Posting Date | 10/17/2025
First Consideration Date: | 10/24/2025
Closing Date | 12/03/2026
Open Until Filled | Yes
Faculty Rank or Job Title | Academic Programming Director
Job Category: | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department | Electrical Engineering
EEO number: | 26P046
Position FTE | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate | $48,000
Salary Band: | UC S04
Job Summary/Basic Function: | This position supports an academic department with significant and growing student enrollment, faculty headcount, and research activities. The Academic Programming Director for Electrical Engineering supports the program by advising students, managing the academic scheduling, leading retention and recruitment efforts, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications | Master’s degree and 3 years related experience Experience in student or academic functions Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships Excellent interpersonal communication skills, oral and written
Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field Understanding of, and ability to address, issues in higher education relevant to electrical engineering Experience with university systems for workflow and learning management such as Banner, uAchieve, and Pilot Scheduling experience Management experience
Essential Functions and percent of time: | 30% Academic Advising Provides regular academic support and guidance to current and prospective students in the program (Master and PhD). Advises graduate students on program requirements, policies and procedures. Counsels students on program options and career pathways. Certifies students have completed degree requirements. Serves as primary department contact for prospective students.
20% Academic Scheduling: Develops and negotiates class and laboratory schedules with faculty and other academic units. Administers the hiring of part time faculty and GTAs, schedules, assignments, and other related topics. Supervises student workers and GTAs.
20% Academic Program Assessment and Marketing Prepares portions of program self-assessment documents for submission to national accrediting agencies. Collects and aggregates inputs from faculty and faculty committees. Monitors and reports student enrollment data for classes and laboratories. Coordinates the collection of materials describing academic and research programs. Supervises the development and distribution of marketing materials and activities. Assists in the maintenance of web page and social media content.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): | 10% Academic Outreach and Collaboration Leads student retention and recruitment efforts. Coordinates departmental education and research outreach programs. Internally collaborates with University Center of International Education, Graduate School, Raider Connect and other colleges at Wright State to work on international student success. Aids in pre-departure and entry interview for sponsored students concluding their program at the University. Collaborates with Career Services to make appropriate referrals to facilitate placement of students in professional affiliations to complement their academic experience and also facilitates activities to encourage active employers to connect to students. Collaborates with various international student organizations.
15% Program Support Collaborates with college and university units to assist transfer students, international students, high school recruitment efforts, open houses, and career and co-op services and opportunities. Enforces academic integrity policies, procedures, and handles violations; recommends revisions to policies and procedures. Purchases office supplies and assists with purchases of supplies/parts for EE Senior Design projects. Other duties as assigned.
5% International Student Engagement Assists with immigration and admission requirements and processes. Develops and maintains relationships with current international students and enlists them to help communicate with prospective students. Participates in International student orientation and helps as a CECS representative at new student immigration check-in. Assists students to navigate and access support services at the University. Plans and executes workshop, and panel for international students by building an ambassador program to share international culture and encourage study abroad, student exchanges program to support diversity on campus. Offers support services to ensure academic success of international students by encouraging intercultural cognizance and understanding of US educational and campus life.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: |
Working Conditions | Typical office environment. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employee.
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Posting Date | 10/17/2025
First Consideration Date: | 10/24/2025
Closing Date | 12/03/2026
Open Until Filled | Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master’s degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in student or academic functions?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
- WSU Careers website
- Academic Careers
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle
- Diversity in Higher Ed
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- HBCU
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- Social Media
- Personal referral
- Women in Higher Ed
- Other
- Job Fair or Hiring Event
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- References
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