Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

This is an interim position.

Program Leadership                               20% 

• Directs program monitoring and evaluation, learning outcomes assessment, collection and analysis of relevant data, production of reports, databases, and documents;
• Represents program on key committees, meetings, and events on campus and beyond; contributes to relevant university-wide and community-facing initiatives;

• Work closely with the MDP Director in all program leadership functions, especially on academic aspects, providing input and supportas needed.

Pedagogy                               40%

• Teaching:

• Teaches 2 core courses per academic year (e.g., research and applied methods);
• Supervises independent student research and studies as needed;
• Curriculum Development:
• Engages and coordinates external instructors, provides guidance on course design and content to ensure integration with existing MDP pedagogy;
• Oversees organization of skill-based courses, seminars, modules, workshops, and additional learning opportunities for students;
• Spearheads curricular changes, including proposals for submission to LGS Executive Council; addresses queries and required revisions;
• Student Support
• Serves as Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), approves attainment of program requirements, substitution/exemption of required courses;
• Manages grievances, probation, insolvency, and emergencies, facilitating contacts with appropriate Emory units and monitoring progress towards resolution;
• Provides career advising and mentoring to students and alums; writes letters of recommendation for student internships and employment.

Recruitment, Admissions, and Outreach         25% 

• Develop and implement annual recruitment efforts, including those targeting specific groups (Peace Corps, veterans, etc.)
• Identifies and pursues opportunities for partnership and scholarship programs to support MDP students;
• Coordinates admission process, including refinement of scoring rubric and parameters for granting for scholarships in ways that balance competitiveness with financial viability;
• Leads several information session during recruitment and for admitted applicants
• Ensure proactive communications with admitted applicants;
• Oversees organization of admission events and campus visits;
• Liaise with relevant Emory and LGS units.

Communications            15%

• Leads program communication component, including frequent social media postings and website updates, ensuring content alignment with program orientation;
• Oversees production and develops content for other communication materials (powerpoints, brochures, posters, graphics, etc.), coordinating with relevant Emory and LGS staff.
• Supervises consultants and students, approves workplans, timesheets and payments.

 NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. 

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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