Assistant Director

The university seeks an Assistant Director, Academic Affairs to support the administration and coordination of academic programs for years 1 and 2 at the Jonesboro, Arkansas campus.

Requirements

• Monitor and manage student attendance for OMS1 and OMS2 cohorts using a tracking platform.
• Review and approve/deny exam excuse requests in consultation with the Director of Academic Affairs.
• Build and manage Arkansas-specific academic logistics including CANVAS updates (labs, assessments, events), TeamUP calendar entries (mandatory events), Room scheduling for labs and exams, Coordination with Long Island campus.
• Compile lab assignments and work with the Office of Student Administration on mentor/mentee lists.
• Maintain shared drive folders for each student cohort. Store attendance records, meeting notes, and academic status documents. Use an academic database for student performance tracking.
• Serve as a liaison to the Director of Academic Affairs. Communicate student concerns, attend meetings, assist in decision-making, and triage student inquiries.
• Collaborate with Exam Coordinator and Curriculum Specialist. Understand exam building and scheduling processes.
• Work with Administrative Assistants on departmental budget and purchases.
• Manage educational committee submissions and follow-ups. Communicate with committee and IRB. Report to the Director of Academic Affairs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Retirement plans with employer contributions