Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Academic Program Director for the department of Population & Public Health Sciences (PPHS) at Wright State University plays a vital role in the administration and growth of the department’s undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. This position serves as the primary liaison for students across all academic levels, ensuring coordinated academic advising, experiential learning, and student support services. The coordinator collaborates with faculty and staff on curricular development, recruitment initiatives, and academic operations that enhance student success and program visibility. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.

Relevant experience should be in student or academic function, program coordination, or a comparable field.

Demonstrated ability to manage and synthesize complex information in environments with multiple stakeholders, variables, and outcomes.

Proven problem-solving skills, particularly under time constraints or competing priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to advise, coach, and support students as well as collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Banner, Curriculog), Microsoft Office, and/or data tracking tools.

Experience planning or coordinating events.

Experience working in higher education. Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Student Events & Marketing (20%) Plan, coordinate, and execute student-focused events such as orientation sessions, information nights, networking events, and career panels.

Represent the department at university recruitment, retention, and advising events to promote public health programs.

Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop promotional materials, maintain an active marketing presence, and support program visibility and student engagement.

Maintain and update academic content on the department website. Academic Program Operations (15%) Assist in managing academic operations, including course scheduling, registration systems, and data entry in Curriculog.

Organize and archive course syllabi, capstone deliverables, and other academic materials in compliance with university and accreditation standards.

Maintain up-to-date student records and collaborate with the Registrar and Graduate School on enrollment and academic documentation.

Coordinate curriculum meetings, track academic calendar deadlines, and monitor course updates or changes.

Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to collect data and prepare reports supporting accreditation, assessment, and program review processes.

Manage alumni databases and track student outcomes to inform program improvement and reporting.