Jacksonville State University
Director, Graduate and Accelerated Programs
Position Description
Jacksonville State University invites applications for the Director of Graduate and Accelerated Programs. The Director will report to the Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies and will assist with graduate, doctoral, Accelerated Senior Privilege, Faster Master’s, Legacy Path, and Dual Enrollment programs.
In this role, the Director oversees the graduate curriculum process, Graduate Assistantship and Thesis and Dissertation processes and guides, and advises graduate professional development students. The Director also works with the Dual Enrollment (DE) program and oversees all faculty processes, such as DE Faculty Liaisons, the onboarding and professional development of all DE faculty, the DE Faculty Scholarship process, accreditation, and the various guides associated with Dual Enrollment.
The Director works alongside the Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies to collaborate with Academic Departments, Enrollment Management, the Registrar’s Office, and other campus and external units to effectively lead graduate and accelerated programs at Jax State.
Jacksonville State University offers over 90 graduate and doctoral degrees and certificates with a rapidly growing Graduate School. Likewise, Jax State's Dual Enrollment program is one of the largest in the state, with an emphasis on student success. With the university posting overall record enrollment for the past five years, the Director will join the Friendliest Campus in the South at an exciting time and will play an integral role in shaping and expanding these programs for the future.
Application Requirements
- Cover Letter
- CV with three professional references
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)
Required Qualifications
- Terminal degree in an academic field
- College teaching experience
- Advising experience
- Administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Rank of Associate Professor or above
- Graduate teaching experience
- High School teaching experience
- Curriculum experience
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 10,300 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
