Program Manager

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Job Title : Program Manager

Department : Dentistry | Academic Affairs and Student Affairs

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is seeking a Program Manager for Curriculum, Evaluation, & Assessment. This position provides strategic leadership in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of student learning and assessment processes within the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Dental Hygiene programs. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Predoctoral Education and Student Life, this role supports data-informed decision-making and ensures alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals.

ResponsibilitiesProgram Management

Collaborate with Associate and Assistant Deans to design and manage systems for student and course evaluation.

Oversee the planning and administration of assessments, including exams, quizzes, and assignments, ensuring compliance with academic policies.

Support the development and implementation of innovative assessment strategies and tools.

Partner with Faculty Affairs to provide training and development for faculty and staff on evaluation methods and technologies.

Manage educational databases, question banks, and digital assessment platforms.

Advise faculty on grading policies and assist in the development of assessments aligned with program objectives.

Provide strategic recommendations to college leadership on educational technology initiatives.

Reporting, Accreditation & Quality Improvement

Conduct data analysis and prepare reports to support accreditation and outcomes assessment.

Track and report on student competencies, board examination performance, and other key metrics.

Maintain academic performance databases and generate reports for leadership decision-making.

Develop systems to facilitate data-driven evaluation across academic programs.

Serve as a non-voting member of the DDS and Dental Hygiene curriculum committees.

Faculty Instructional Design Support

Build collaborative relationships with faculty, IT, student services, and external partners.

Deliver workshops and individual consultations to support faculty in enhancing instructional practices.

Provide guidance on accessible and inclusive course design.

Support the integration of active learning strategies and evidence-based pedagogy.

Stay current with trends in instructional design, learning science, and educational technology.

Pilot and evaluate new tools and approaches to improve teaching and learning.

Contribute to scholarly activities related to instructional design and curriculum development.

Assist faculty in developing rubrics and evaluation tools.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to design instructional materials for in-person, hybrid, clinical, and pre-clinical courses.

Ensure alignment of course content with learning objectives, accreditation standards, and institutional goals.

Apply instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Backward Design) to guide course development.

General Duties

Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic goals of the College of Dentistry.

Qualifications

Required : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and 4 years’ experience in program planning, implementation, and administration.

Desired : Master’s degree and experience in academic program administration, preferably in dental or health sciences education. Experience in instructional design including :

Proficiency with web-based data systems and assessment platforms.

Strong analytical skills and experience with data reporting and evaluation.

Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and manage complex projects.

Familiarity with competency-based education and accreditation standards (e.g., CODA).

Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions. This position requires sustained periods using a keyboard and performing other computer work. Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

Targeted Hiring Pay Range is $51,500.00 - $67,250.00 based on education and experience.

This position requires successful completion of a background check and drug & alcohol screening.

Additional Information :

Location : Postle Hall (0024)

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Shift : First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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