Director of Academic Programs, University of Maryland’s iSchool, College Park, MD
Posted February 17, 2016
The Director of Academic Programs will be responsible for providing oversight, support, and operational leadership for the Academic Programs (Undergraduate, Graduate, and non-degree) offered by the UMD iSchool. The Director will also work with the Senior Associate Dean to identify and implement incremental innovation and new programs that advance the iSchool’s educational mission.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in information, library science (MLS, MIM, MS-MIS, etc.) or a related field
- Experience working with administration of academic programs
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience with both day-to-day operations and implementation of longer-term, programmatic improvement projects.
Preferences:
- Familiarity with UMD, iSchools, and/or the UMD College of Information Studies (iSchool)
- Masters degree in information or library science (MLS, MIM, MS-MIS, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong oral, written, and communication skills
- Experience working in a research university setting
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply please use this link: https://ejobs.umd.edu/