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Catholic University of America

Temp - Director of Undergraduate Studies

🇺🇸 Washington, District Of Columbia 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $44 - $46 per Hour 💻 Administrator 🗓️ October 23rd, 2026
Higher Ed Curriculum Retention

Edtech.com's Summary

The Catholic University of America is hiring a Temporary Director of Undergraduate Studies. The part-time role oversees the undergraduate curriculum, course scheduling, advising, and student progression for the program, and serves as the liaison among undergraduate students, faculty, university offices, and the Dean.

Highlights
  • Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of the undergraduate curriculum, coordinate course offerings and scheduling, and manage program requirements.
  • Chair and facilitate the undergraduate studies committee.
  • Help students progress toward graduation through advising, academic audits, mentoring, ministry and career exploration, and skills development, including meetings at key points in their studies.
  • Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, and placement of lecturers, adjuncts, teaching fellows, and teaching assistants, and review course evaluations and instructional needs.
  • Partner with Admissions to recruit undergraduate majors and develop student retention strategies.
  • Build the undergraduate community through student activities, the theology club, the honor society, and related programs.
  • Represent the School's undergraduate program to other schools and university offices, work with the Registrar and Enrollment Services, and take part in school- and university-level councils and committees.
  • Doctoral degree in theology, religious studies, higher education, or a closely related field, with expertise in undergraduate curriculum development, academic program administration, and accreditation.
  • Part-time temporary position paying $43.50 to $45.54 per hour.

Temp - Director of Undergraduate Studies Full Description

Posting Title: Temp - Director of Undergraduate Studies Overview: 
The Director of UGS oversees the undergraduate curriculum and course scheduling, advising and student progression, faculty/teaching assistant coordination, recruitment and retention efforts, and student activities, while representing the program across the university and collaborating with other academic and administrative leaders. The position also serves as a key liaison between undergraduate students, faculty, university offices, and the Dean, with responsibility for ensuring that students have a coherent path toward graduation and meaningful academic and professional formation.
 
The projected salary range for this part time/temp position, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation, is: $43.50-$45.54/hour. Responsibilities: 
 
- Oversee the development, maintenance, and implementation of the undergraduate curriculum; coordinate course offerings and scheduling; manage program requirements and comprehensive options; and chair/facilitate the undergraduate studies committee.
 
- Ensure undergraduate students successfully progress toward graduation through effective advising, academic audits, mentoring, ministry/career exploration, and skills development. This includes meeting with students at key points in their academic careers and addressing concerns or changes in major/minor.
 
- Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, and placement of lecturers, adjuncts, teaching fellows, and teaching assistants; work with faculty and Area Directors to ensure appropriate course coverage; and review course evaluations and instructional needs.
 
- Partner with Admissions to recruit undergraduate majors and develop strategies for student retention, while fostering a vibrant undergraduate community through student activities, the theology club, honor society, and related programs.
 
- Represent the School's undergraduate program to other schools and university offices, collaborate with other academic leaders and the Registrar/Enrollment Services, communicate undergraduate faculty needs to the Dean, and participate in school- and university-level councils and committees. Qualifications: 
Doctural degree in theology, religious studies, higher education, or a closely related field. Expertise in undergraduate curriculum development and academic program administration, including curriculum standards, degree requirement, academic policies, and accreditation.