Program Director of the Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title: Academic Services Program Director
Working Title: Program Director of the Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy
FTE: Part Time (0.50) 50% FTE | Hybrid
Salary Range: $37,500-$40,000
Position #00824609 - Requisition #39747

About the Job

This appointment is part-time, term-limited to one year and is dependent on available funding.

The Political Science Department within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a part-time Program Director of the Department's Extended Studies Graduate Program: The Center for New Directions in Public Policy and Political Science.

The Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy (CNDPPP / The Center), provides graduate-level academic programs, courses and research focused in the areas of politics and public policy... [full description of center]

The Program Director will be under the supervision of the Chair of the Department and will be responsible for: recruitment of students and adjunct faculty, curriculum design, oversight of New Directions student credentialing, class scheduling, coordination and oversight of course delivery by various instructors, advising of students, and budgeting. Teaching courses in the program is a possibility, with a separate lecturer appointment paid at the lecturer rate.

The Program Director will also interface and build partnerships with local government jurisdictions, non-profit agencies, and other civil society organizations...

What you will do:

• Recruitment of new student admits into the New Directions Program...
• Curriculum Design...
• Schedule program courses...
• Recruitment and mentoring of part-time lecturers...
• Advise students...
• Crafting, overseeing, and reporting on New Directions program budget...
• Outreach and partnership development...
• Pursuit of grant opportunities...

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

• B.A. Degree in Political Science, Public Administration/Public Policy, Law, or related field,
• Four years of management or elected experience... OR ...
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Political Science, Public Administration/Public Policy, Law, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in the following areas:
  • Directing programs...
  • Coordinating with local and state government...
  • Collaborating with non-profit organizations...

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Denver-area community...
• Knowledge of community development practices...
• Ability to communicate effectively...

Conditions of Employment

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure...
• This appointment is part-time, term-limited to one year and is dependent on available funding.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $37,500-$40,000 at .50 FTE.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions... Benefits

Required Application Materials

To apply, please visit: www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to Robin Kniech, robin.kniech@ucdenver.edu.