Director of Undergraduate Programs

About the role

The Director of Undergraduate Programs is a senior Administrative and Professional Faculty position in the Department of Computer Science, responsible for the effective coordination and leadership of undergraduate program operations, program coordination and enrollment management activities, as well as student engagement initiatives and program-level student success efforts.

Responsibilities

• Supports student success by leading program-wide initiatives related to student experience, communication, scholarships, co-curricular engagement, outcomes tracking, and the effective coordination of undergraduate program processes.
• Works closely with the Associate Department Head of Undergraduate Studies, the Undergraduate Advising Coordinator, and the Director of Academic Operations to support student progression, time-to-degree, enrollment patterns, and overall program effectiveness.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for undergraduate programs and serves as a liaison between faculty, staff, and students.
• Supervises the Student Support and Program Coordinator and collaborates broadly across the department and college.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in computer science or another science or engineering discipline; or Master’s degree in higher education, academic advising or related field.
• Strong communication and personal skills.
• Experience with typical administrative software tools including electronic file sharing, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Experience preparing and analyzing data-driven reports or plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in academic advising.
• Professional experience in higher education.
• Professional experience as a supervisor.
• Experience in communications or marketing.
• Experience working with international students.
• Experience with university student records systems.

Pay

$80,000 - $95,000 commensurate with experience

Schedule

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Benefits

Virginia Tech provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.