Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Practices, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Course Coordination, Data Management, Data Visualization Tools, Decision Support, Educational Administration, Establish Priorities, Green Business, Help Desk, Higher Education, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Needs Assessment, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Training, Time Management, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Writing Skills
Major/Essential Functions
The Assistant Director for Academic Course Review provides coordination and operational oversight for university initiatives related to course review, compliance, and continuous improvement. The Assistant Director collaborates with academic and administrative stakeholders to improve operational effectiveness, support policy implementation, and ensure consistent and sustainable review practices across the university.
Key Functions:
Program Oversight: Provide operational oversight and coordination for university initiatives related to academic course review, compliance, and course related oversight activities. Coordinate implementation of review activities, support institutional decision making, and ensure consistent application of requirements across academic units.
Process Development and Improvement: Evaluate and refine review procedures, workflows, guidance materials, training resources, and related business practices to improve efficiency, consistency, transparency, and user experience. Implement enhancements based on stakeholder feedback, operational needs, and evolving requirements.
Compliance and Policy Alignment: Monitor and interpret relevant state, federal, and system requirements, ensuring that all review activities meet applicable standards and integrate with related institutional processes, including but not limited to SB37 and HB2504.
Stakeholder Engagement and Support: Serve as a resource for instructors, department chairs, deans, and administrative offices. Provide guidance, communication, training, and consultation to support effective implementation of course review and compliance initiatives.
Follow-up and Action Tracking: Track progress on implementing review recommendations and work with campus partners to ensure findings lead to meaningful and measurable improvements across campus.
Data Management and Reporting Coordination: Coordinate the development and delivery of reports, dashboards, summaries, and compliance metrics that support operational oversight, decision making, and institutional reporting. Collaborate with academic and administrative stakeholders to identify reporting needs and requirements.
Technology and Platform Administration: Serve as the functional lead for systems supporting course review, compliance, and related academic processes. Collaborate with technical staff to define business requirements, guide system enhancements, maintain workflows and templates, support reporting needs, and provide end-user training and support.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in higher education administration, educational leadership, public administration, or a related field.
- At least three years of progressively responsible experience in academic administration, curriculum management, course review, compliance, accreditation, or related higher education operations.
- Experience working in a large, research-intensive university setting.
- Prior project management experience.
- Experience with course review, curriculum management, academic compliance, or related academic administration processes.
- Knowledge of course and syllabus development, instructional policies, and regulatory requirements affecting higher education instruction.
- Familiarity with workflow management systems, electronic forms, reporting platforms, or similar technologies used to support academic operations.
- Knowledge of institutional reporting practices and the ability to work with data dashboards and visualization tools. S
- kill In developing training resources and facilitating workshops for faculty and staff.
- Ability to apply process improvement strategies to increase efficiency, consistency, and transparency in administrative processes.
Department
Academic Review
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Shift
Day
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
About the Department and/or College
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Job Family
Organizational Administration
Job Sub Family
Institutional Research & Assessment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex processes involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and established deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop reports, guidance materials, training resources, and presentations for various audiences.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple Initiatives simultaneously.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and procedural requirements in a consistent and effective manner. Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative working relationships across academic and administrative units and provide consultation lo a variety of stakeholders.
- Proficiency with data management, including the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present Information to support decision making and compliance efforts.
- Competence In learning and applying new technologies, including systems that support workflow management, reporting, compliance monitoring, and academic operations.
- Knowledge of higher education administration, academic governance, and institutional compliance requirements.
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions that enhance efficiency, consistency, and user experience.
Annualized Pay Range
$48,000 - $63,700 - $78,400