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Academic Director, Faculty Administration

PageUp Desc Code FAC - Academic Director, Faculty Administration

Function FAC - Faculty Administration

Subfunction Faculty Administration

Discipline Faculty Administration

Career Track A - Academic Administration

Career Track Level Management / Leadership - Level 3

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 04

RANGE $78448 - $156895

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 04B

RANGE $94137 - $141206

Classification Information

Faculty Administration

Faculty Administration supports and manages a broad range of academic processes, including curriculum development, evaluating and supporting instructional quality, and assessing the performance and advancement of faculty.

Management / Leadership

Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 3

Director: Directs and controls the activities of multiple university units or leads a team of professionals with significant university wide impact. Typically has indirect reports. In charge of overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, etc. for the unit. Collaborates with executive leadership on establishing strategic goals across the function.

A - Academic Administration

Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Position Summary

The Academic Director within Faculty Administration plays a critical role in overseeing and managing multiple academic processes that are essential for the success and advancement of faculty, including curriculum development, instructional quality support, and faculty performance evaluation. This leadership position is responsible for directing and controlling the activities of various university units, ensuring that operations align with both departmental and university-wide goals. The Academic Director works closely with executive leadership to establish strategic goals and priorities for the function and collaborates to ensure their effective implementation. The Academic Director has broad oversight, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and resource management. While they may not directly supervise all staff, the Director is accountable for the performance and productivity of the team, setting clear goals, providing direction, and ensuring the successful execution of projects and initiatives. This role involves working with multiple teams and academic units to ensure alignment with the overall academic strategy, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement in academic processes. The Academic Director ensures that faculty-related policies and initiatives are carried out effectively, supporting the mission and vision of the university.