Program Director

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Program Director, Masters in Development Practice

Role Summary :

The Program Director is responsible for providing ongoing leadership and oversight for both the academic and administrative aspects of the Masters in Development Practice (MDP), a two-year interdisciplinary STEM-classified degree program that prepares students for careers as global and local development professionals. This role will be responsible for overseeing the development and sustainability of strategic partnerships and initiatives both within and outside of Emory University. This position will also supervise MDP staff responsible for various aspects of the program and working closely with the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies (LGS) Deans Office and other LGS senior personnel. This position reports to the Vice Provost / Dean of LGS.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Program Leadership and Administration :

• Provides strategic leadership and technical direction to the program;
• Supervises, mentors, coaches, and advocates for the success of MDP students, faculty, and staff;
• Works to cultivate a culture of inclusive excellence so that all students, faculty, and staff feel valued;
• Ensures rigorous and equitable admission process, including parameters for scholarship awards;
• Identifies and pursues opportunities to leverage external funding for the program and students;
• Oversees management of funds for the overall program operation;
• Participates in and contributes to university initiatives, committees, meetings, and events to build and solidify institutional relationships and alignment between MDP and other MDP-adjacent units;
• Builds and fosters connections with units across campus and with external constituencies and communities to advance the programs mission and visibility;
• Reviews, contributes to, and approves annual reports, learning outcome assessments, and compilation of other documents and databases requested by LGS and Emory;
• Promotes and fosters transparent and trust-building communication between university leadership and members of the MDP community;
• Ensures compliance with university policies, procedures, and processes, consulting others as needed;
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

2. Teaching and Student Support :

3. Research and Scholarly Engagement :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Please submit your curriculum vitae / resume and cover letter to our job board at http : / / www.hr.emory.edu / eu / careers / . All applications are confidential.

Additional Details :

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