Natural Sciences Divisional Director Role

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States St. Xavier University Full time
Overview

We are seeking an accomplished academic administrator to lead our Natural Sciences division at St. Xavier University. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in a natural science discipline and have a strong background in higher education, with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Job Summary

The Divisional Director plays a pivotal role in overseeing the curriculum, ensuring program outcomes, monitoring student concerns and progression, and mentoring, assigning, evaluating, and supervising faculty and staff. This position requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with Learning Management Systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assigns teaching loads and responsibilities for faculty members in collaboration with the Dean and Provost.
  • Promotes and implements curricula to maintain program currency, viability, and marketability in line with national standards and guidelines.
  • Monitors financial performance through the formal budget process, reviews budget to monitor actual to budgeted expenditures, forecasts, and walks forward a budget in coordination with the Dean.
  • Mentors and supports faculty in carrying out their responsibilities, ensuring accuracy and currency of catalog and website information related to programs.
  • Works closely with administration and Natural Sciences faculty on STEM-related grant development, research, and procurement.
Required Qualifications:
  • A Doctoral degree required with an emphasis on natural sciences.
  • Minimum of 3-years of experience in higher education.
  • Experience in academic administration preferred with a focus on curriculum development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, and experience with Learning Management Systems.

$85,000 - $115,000 per annum based on qualifications and experience. We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact in the academic community, please submit your application.



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