Academic Programming Director, Population and Public Health Sciences

Academic Programming Director, Population and Public Health Sciences

EEO Statement  | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title  | Academic Programming Director, Population and Public Health Sciences
Job Category:  | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department  | Dept of Population & Public Health Sciences
EEO number:  | 25P275
Position FTE  | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate  | $50,000
Salary Band:  | S04

Job Summary/Basic Function: 
The Academic Program Director for the department of Population & Public Health Sciences (PPHS) at Wright State University plays a vital role in the administration and growth of the department’s undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. This position serves as the primary liaison for students across all academic levels, ensuring coordinated academic advising, experiential learning, and student support services. The coordinator collaborates with faculty and staff on curricular development, recruitment initiatives, and academic operations that enhance student success and program visibility.

Minimum Qualifications 
Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience should be in student or academic function, program coordination, or a comparable field. Demonstrated ability to manage and synthesize complex information in environments with multiple stakeholders, variables, and outcomes. Proven problem-solving skills, particularly under time constraints or competing priorities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to advise, coach, and support students as well as collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications 
Proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Banner, Curriculog), Microsoft Office, and/or data tracking tools. Experience planning or coordinating events. Experience working in higher education.

Essential Functions and percent of time:  | Student Advising & Recruiting (40%) Serve as the first point of contact for prospective and current students in undergraduate, Master of Public Health (MPH), and certificate programs. Provide individualized advising on course registration, degree planning, and program requirements. Monitor academic progress and coordinate graduation planning and tracking. Support students in navigating elective, transfer, prior learning assessment (PLA), and certificate credit approvals. Proactively engage in recruitment activities by conducting outreach, following up with inquiries, participating in university-wide recruitment events, and building relationships with prospective students. Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to implement effective recruitment strategies tailored to each program. 
Practice Placement & Experiential Learning (25%) Develop, manage, and expand relationships with community and organizational partners to ensure a diverse range of high-quality field placement opportunities. Advise students in identifying placements aligned with career interests and learning goals. Track placement activities, evaluate student and site satisfaction, and resolve conflicts. Maintain and track practice placement data, site agreements, and student products to meet accreditation and programmatic requirements.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):  | Student Events & Marketing (20%) Plan, coordinate, and execute student-focused events such as orientation sessions, information nights, networking events, and career panels. Represent the department at university recruitment, retention, and advising events to promote public health programs. Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop promotional materials, maintain an active marketing presence, and support program visibility and student engagement. Maintain and update academic content on the department website. 
Academic Program Operations (15%) Assist in managing academic operations, including course scheduling, registration systems, and data entry in Curriculog. Organize and archive course syllabi, capstone deliverables, and other academic materials in compliance with university and accreditation standards. Maintain up-to-date student records and collaborate with the Registrar and Graduate School on enrollment and academic documentation. Coordinate curriculum meetings, track academic calendar deadlines, and monitor course updates or changes. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to collect data and prepare reports supporting accreditation, assessment, and program review processes. Manage alumni databases and track student outcomes to inform program improvement and reporting.

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:  |
Working Conditions  | The candidate must attend occasional evening and weekend events, recruiting and advising students.

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 employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Posting Date  | 06/20/2025
First Consideration Date:  | 06/30/2025
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes

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