About this role
Position title: Assistant Director of Academic Programs
Position Information Job Type: Non-Faculty Position Number: E99943 Department: Professional and Continuing Studies
Location
Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA
Position Summary The Morehouse Center for Excellence in Education (MCEE) seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Programs & Strategic Initiatives to oversee all aspects of academic programs including hiring staff and consultants, budgeting, advertising, setting program scope and deadlines, and delegating tasks to program teams.
Required Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Education or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be able to demonstrate professionalism and excellent customer service
- Must possess excellent written and communication skills
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
- Must be able to maintain student and personnel confidentiality
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Must be able to coordinate and manage schedules and calendar
- Must be proficient in software programs and platforms used by Morehouse College, specifically, Banner, Blackboard, Box, Microsoft Suite
Physical Demands
- Frequent walking, standing, or sitting as required
- Occasional evenings and weekends hours may be required
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Communicates with and responds to student, faculty, administrator, and staff program issues, questions, challenges, and opportunities.
- Validates data and tracks the enrollment growth of the education program and the satisfaction of the current students for all non-faculty/academic components.
- Cultivates, grows, and maintains relationships with alumni in education.
- Communicates with prospective education students, processes application materials.
- Serves and provides guidance, counseling, and advisement to students in the education program regarding requirements for the major, processes, and policies (e.g., orientation, course selection, registration, etc.)
- Identifies opportunities and resolves challenges influencing program success, student and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Communicates and collaborates with the MCEE program team, other academic departments, admin, staff, faculty, and other Morehouse units.
- Monitors program activities, identifies challenges and opportunities, and reports the information to the Director and team, as requested.
- Organizes, participates, contributes, and leads program staff meetings, information sessions, orientations, and other MCEE sponsored related events.
- Liaises with community partners, education partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Assists in the development of new education courses, experiential, and co-curricular initiatives.
- Develops and maintains a database of placement sites for student internships, fellowships, and residencies.
- Manages the process to match students with career and graduate program placement opportunities.
Percentage Of Time 100
Posting Details Posting Number: S1451P Number of Vacancies: 1 Job Open Date: 08/04/2026 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement Summary Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Applicant Documents Required Documents
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcript
- Copy of Official Drivers License
- Copy of Official State ID
- Copy of Official Passport/Visa Card front and back of card
- Morehouse College ID /Driver License
- Social Security Card
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