The candidate selected for this key staff position will be responsible for the supervision and coordination of all activities and initiatives related to the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and Technology. The Program Director will:

Oversee the student experience from admission through job placement.

Monitor program quality and implement best practices to ensure compliance with internal academic policies.

Serve as a liaison between students and faculty to develop and lead academic initiatives aligned with the schools mission, vision, and priorities.

Lead enrollment and ranking improvement campaigns and enhance the effectiveness of student services and support.

Build strategic partnerships with organizations, employers, and industries to strengthen student engagement and learning.

The Program Director must be an effective communicator, capable of working collaboratively with faculty, administrators, students, and external stakeholders, while fostering a collegial and productive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Degree Program Management (45%)

Develop innovative recruiting and orientation strategies, track student admissions, and implement yield initiatives to increase enrollment.

Participate in prospective student events and orientations.

Conduct competitive market analyses to improve program offerings and enhance national program rankings.

Oversee

AACSBassessment processes, administer exit surveys, and prepare related reports.

Manage curriculum planning in collaboration with faculty: identify gaps, enhance existing courses, and propose new courses or certificates.

Update academic catalogs and coordinate course scheduling with the Area Coordinator.

Recruit and interview adjunct faculty for teaching assignments.

Organize program-related conferences, case competitions, and meetings with the Industry Advisory Board (

IAB).

Maintain and develop marketing materials, including brochures, web content, orientation resources, info session presentations, and social media channels to enhance visibility.

Design and execute alumni engagement activities, such as guest lectures, panel discussions, mentoring programs, resume reviews, and social events.

Student Services (45%)

Provide comprehensive advising to students from admission through graduation, covering topics such as scholarships, visas, academic planning, course selection, grade grievances, and career placement.

Collaborate with the Advising Office to address and resolve student concerns.

Host regular town halls and information sessions to support student communication and engagement.

Track key program metrics (e.g., admissions, retention, job placements, internships, industry engagement) and report findings to the department and Deans office.

Oversee student organizations and manage program ambassadors.

Plan and implement faculty, peer, and industry mentoring programs to support student development.

Other Duties (10%)

Provide support to the department and Deans office on various program-related initiatives and special projects as needed.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS

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