Coordinator-Academic Program | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile provide specific academic expertise to plan, organize, coordinate, evaluate and participate in an academic program or project; plan and monitor performance against program goals and objectives and ensure program results; interact with internal and external program or project stakeholders to build program support.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristic of the Coordinator-Academic Program profile is the coordination and management of an academic program. Positions manage the overall program including curriculum development, implementation, assessment and outreach. These positions provide subject matter expertise specific to the academic program content.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Plans, develops, coordinates, administers, markets and executes curriculum development, execution and assessment for an academic focused program. 2. Establishes, manages, and maintains collaborations and partnerships with various OSU departments, researchers, and programs as well as resources outside of OSU such as industry leaders, and professional organizations to help build and leverage expertise and resources. 3. Provides educational resources and expertise to internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to serving on campus committees, guest lectures, delivering activities, and serving as an advisor. 4. Researches, compiles, prepares, and composes analysis, data and documents in support of the specialized focus area. 5. May supervise work of classified or unclassified employees, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May be responsible for hiring, terminating, mentoring, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. 6. May manage a program or project specific budget.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed. Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department; this job may contribute to important strategy, operations, and business decisions that affect the department. Decisions impact: • Functions across the University • Department • Direct team • Students/Parents • Other External Agencies and Institutions

Accountability

Results are defined by manager/supervisor, division or college, and university mission, vision and strategies. Existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems. May supervise work of classified, unclassified and/or student employees, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May be responsible for hiring, terminating, mentoring, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. May monitor, inform, report, reconcile and/or move funds within budgets within a unit/department.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, University Wide, and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Typical Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in field related to assigned responsibilities.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.