Academic Program Director

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Collaborate with faculty to develop student academic programs and agendas, direct implementation, and create curricular structures with operational and logistical arrangements .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesLead💰 $89,725 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing academic programs within a higher education environment, including strategic planning, policy development, and operational oversight. Proven ability to collaborate with faculty and serve as a liaison between university leadership and external stakeholders.

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Supervisory AuthorityAcademic Program ManagementBudget DevelopmentStrategic PlanningCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentCurriculum DesignPolicy DevelopmentOperational OversightFinancial Resource Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationGuidance

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent Academic ProgramsLogistical ArrangementsPerformance ManagementExpenditures Approval

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with faculty to develop student academic programs and agendas, direct implementation, and create curricular structures with operational and logistical arrangements
Develop the unit budget and approve unit expenditures
Evaluate operations and outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals
Exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 full-time equivalent employees
Formulate program strategies and goals, direct long-term planning, develop policies and procedures, and establish and maintain program materials
Provide guidance to faculty regarding funding, staffing, and space implications
Manage student academic programs
Serve as the principal liaison between the program, University leadership, and outside entities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience exercising full supervisory authority, including hiring, performance management, discipline, assigning work, and approving hours
Experience managing academic programs within a higher education environment, including strategic planning, policy development, and operational oversight
Proven ability to collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and implement academic programs, curricula, and logistical arrangements
Demonstrated track record of developing unit budgets, managing financial resources, and approving expenditures
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to serve as the principal liaison between the program, university leadership, and external stakeholders/entities
Eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Minimum

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits
Excellent benefits package