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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Academic Affairs SpecialistJob ID: 2012-38686# Positions: 1Location: US-CA-San JosePosted Date: 11/5/2012Division: DeVry UniversityDepartment: AcademicsEmployment Type: Regular Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptApply for this job:* Apply for this job online* Refer a friend to this job* To update your profile pleaseclick hereMore information about this job:About DeVry University:Founded in 1931, DeVry University is one of the largest, private sector universities in North America, with more than 76,000 students enrolled in the United States and Canada. The university&rsquo;s mission is to foster student learning through high-quality, career-oriented education integrating technology, business, science and the arts. With more than 90 locations, DeVry University delivers practitioner-oriented undergraduate and graduatedegree programs onsite and online that meet the needs of a diverse and geographically dispersed student population. Home to five colleges of study, including Business & Management, Engineering & Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Media Arts & Technology, DeVry University&rsquo;s outstanding faculty members, work in the fields that they teach, providing students with real-world experiences that prepare them for high-growth careers.DeVry University is institutionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Downers Grove, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, find us on Twitter @DeVryUniv, Facebook /DEVRYUNIVERSITY or visitnewsroom.devry.edu.Overview:The Academic Affairs Specialist is responsible for oversight at a single location of a branch Campus operation. This position has a dotted line relationship to the Metro DAA and to University Academic Affairs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Provides academic support services to students in all aspects of academic support including advisement, appeals, course selection, and registrar services.* Directs and coordinates the faculty hiring process in concert with metro faculty hiring strategy and processes.* Oversees local academic quality including monitoring of classroom observations and student feedback.* Serves as faculty manager for faculty assigned to teach at location. Provides routine feedback, individual performance plans and performance management. * Supervises academic staff/advisors as location grows. Provides routine feedback, individual performance plans and performance management. * Designs and supports broader strategies for program growth.* Ensures training to faculty and local staff.* Documents and gains authorized approval for exceptions.* Completes other projects and duties as assigned.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Master&rsquo;s degree from a regionally accredited institution required. * At least 5 years of experience in a management level academics or related management position. * PC skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.* Must have good analytical skills with the ability to prepare budgets and reports. * Excellent organization, communication and team building skills, as well as ability to manage across many departments and locations effectively.We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.

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