JOB SUMMARY

The Program Director for Masters in Sport Management and Administration and the Master of Science in Exercise Science provides leadership and direction for the MASMA / MSES programs on the SNU Bethany Campus as well as online. Responsibilities include development, oversight development and continuous improvement of curricula and programming; providing guidance for all MASMA/MSES faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff; assuring intercultural academic development and cultural responsiveness in all RSS programs; cultivating strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders in the greater OKC community, and demonstrating excellence in teaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Lead MASMA and MSES in ways that exemplify the motto “Character, Culture, Christ” and fulfill SNU’s mission to make Christ-like disciples in higher education. 
• Develop community relationships to further the mission of the program; actively promote and recruit for the program among the greater community of professionals and stakeholders (some travel required). 
• Collaborate to address the marketing needs of programs; strategize for graduate education enrollment growth; connect and follow admission and advising systems/process; and set start dates for new cohorts. 
• Lead all faculty and staff within MASMA / MSES in fostering a welcoming culture of inclusive excellence and cultural responsiveness for all graduate students in education. 
• Team with the VPAA and operational colleagues to monitor and strategize for student persistence and program completion. 
• Recruit and hire highly-qualified adjunct faculty committed to academic and inclusive excellence in all programs including the integration of faith and learning and culturally responsive pedagogy and praxis that resonate with Christ-centered values and principles; evaluate instructor performance and utilize institutional resources to continuously improve teaching, learning, and cultural responsiveness. 
• Use student learning outcomes data to conduct regular program assessment and curricular review to ensure continual improvement and oversee cyclical program review to maintain fidelity to program learning and course learning outcomes. 
• Teach one course per academic year and engage in scholarship that resonates with the graduate culture of the institution. 
• Serve on various campus committees including the Graduate Council and the Graduate Program Directors Committee. 
• Participate in cohort Organizational Nights/Weeks; visit cohort groups regularly to foster instructor and student relationships; cultivate student affinity with graduate education programs; and ensure student needs are being met. 
• Review application information of prospective students and make acceptance decisions.  Oversee monitoring of student progress, absences, etc. and provide counsel to students when necessary. Work closely with the VPAA for unique circumstances. 
• Oversee all activities related to the program’s curriculum. Develop and support the design and re-design of all MASMA and MSES courses according to CLI specifications and for accreditation purposes. 
• Foster a graduate culture within MASMA and MSES programs to encourage the scholarship of faculty and students. 
• Collaborate with the Center for Learning and Engagement (CLI) to ensure high standards of academic programming within the campus learning management system (LMS). Prepare LMS courses for launch year-round and inform instructors of their course assignments and related details. 
• Plan cohort calendars and instructor teaching schedules using the university system. 
• Oversee administration of institutional and Graduate School policies and procedures as they relate to graduate education programs; maintain Graduate Catalog information for graduate education programs. 
• Collaborate with VPAA to develop and manage operational budgets. 
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.   
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• A terminal degree in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience and/or relevant training
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast paced work environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Doctorate in Sport Management or Exercise Science  
• Experience in higher education - administration, teaching and recruiting students for programs
• Graduate program and course development experience 

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