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West Virginia University Program Director - College of Creative Arts and Media, Online Programs in Morgantown, West Virginia
Description The College of Creative Arts and Media at West Virginia University is seeking an experienced and innovative Program Director for Online Programs to lead the development, marketing, and management of its growing portfolio of online graduate programs, including master's degrees in Data Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC), Game Design, and Music Business and Industry. About the Opportunity The role includes oversight of courses in the undergraduate bachelor's degree in IMC, as well as undergraduate minors in Advertising, Entertainment Media, Event Planning, Health Promotion, Journalism, Public Relations, Sport Communication, and Strategic Social Media. This role will require a unique blend of curriculum expertise and marketing acumen to ensure that our practitioner-focused programs remain aligned with industry trends while meeting the needs of prospective students. The Program Director will be responsible for both maintaining high-quality educational standards and driving recruitment and enrollment through strategic marketing efforts. This role is ideal for a professional who excels in both curriculum design and marketing strategy, with a passion for driving program growth by ensuring academic excellence and aligning course offerings with the needs of today's students and industry professionals. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Online Programs. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. Wellness programs What You'll Do Curriculum Management & Course Development Align Curriculum with Industry Standards: Ensure that all program curricula are consistently updated to reflect current industry practices, trends, and emerging technologies. Maintain strong connections with industry professionals and advisory boards to keep course content relevant and valuable to students pursuing real-world career opportunities. Implement standardized processes for curriculum review and development, ensuring the continuous improvement of all online programs. Curriculum Mapping and Strategic Planning: Develop and maintain detailed curriculum maps to visualize and guide the educational pathways of each online program, helping prospective students understand how the skills they acquire will meet industry demands. Prioritize the continuous improvement of course materials by incorporating the latest industry tools, methodologies, and technologies into the curriculum. Lead the instructor course review process, gathering and... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.