Academic Affairs Specialist
- Institution:
- DeVry University
- Posted:
- February 1, 2012
- Location:
- California
- Employment Level:
- Administrative
- Website:
- http://www.devryinc.com
- Application Deadline:
- Open until filled
- Category:
- Academic administration, Faculty affairs
- Employment Status:
- Full-time
- Salary:
- Competitive
As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems
in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality,
career-oriented associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs
in technology, science, business and the arts. Nearly 70,000
students are enrolled at its 93 locations in 26 states and Canada,
as well as through DeVry University's online delivery. DeVry
University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a
division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace,
Ill. For more information about DeVry University, visit
www.devry.edu.
The Academic Affairs Specialist is responsible for oversight at a
single location of a branch Campus operation. This position has a
dotted line relationship to the Metro DAA and to University
Academic Affairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
·Provides academic support services to students in all aspects of
academic support including advisement, appeals, course selection,
and registrar services.
·Directs and coordinates the faculty hiring process in concert
with metro faculty hiring strategy and processes.
·Oversees local academic quality including monitoring of classroom
observations and student feedback.
·Serves as faculty manager for faculty assigned to teach at
location. Provides routine feedback, individual performance plans
and performance management.
·Supervises academic staff/advisors as location grows. Provides
routine feedback, individual performance plans and performance
management.
·Designs and supports broader strategies for program growth. ·
Ensures training to faculty and local staff.
·Documents and gains authorized approval for exceptions.
·Completes other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below
are the minimum requirements of the education, experience,
knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
·Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
required.
·At least 5 years of experience in a management level academics or
related management position.
·PC skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
·Must have good analytical skills with the ability to prepare
budgets and reports.
·Excellent organization, communication and team building skills,
as well as ability to manage across many departments and locations
effectively.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free
workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank
you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.




