Director of Interdisciplinary Studies

at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Eastern Illinois University is seeking a Director for its Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program. The Director has overall responsibility for the supervision, administration, and expansion of the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program and for collaborating with other academic units to coordinate the University’s education attainment and outreach initiatives.

• Supervise, coordinate, and administer all aspects of the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program including but not limited to recruitment, admissions, academic advising, assessment of prior learning, and graduation
• Provide leadership and institutional advocacy for adult learner opportunities to access high- quality undergraduate degree
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of policy and procedures related to the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree
• Provide leadership in maintaining a quality staff {Academic Support Professionals and Civil Service) through recruitment, evaluation, and professional
• Develop and participate in program marketing activities and recruit students using traditional and emerging
• Coordinate and expand outreach, operations, and program availability at EIU off-campus locations and offices with primary responsibility for the office at
• Hire and develop faculty to teach courses with IDS
• Teach courses online and face to face with IDS prefix and others to be authorized by other academic departments as
• Maintain the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program curriculum with necessary revisions going through the EIU curriculum
• Develop program assessment metrics and prepare periodic
• Collaborate with other academic units to coordinate the University’s education attainment and outreach
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of

Diversity and Inclusion: Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.

The University and Community:  Eastern Illinois University takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff and students. EIU boasts a rich, tradition of preparing students for their personal and professional goals. A traditional regional residential institution, EIU offers a superior education at a relatively low cost while consistently earning high rankings and distinctions for its affordability, academic program quality, career placement rates, campus safety, online degree options, student support, and sustainability initiatives. EIU focuses on individualized attention and superior student relationships and has earned recognition as the highest- ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and a place among the Midwest’s top public regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. EIU hosts more than 175 student organizations on campus, and offers a variety of cultural events, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities for its students to enjoy and to thrive. EIU has become recognized for providing the resources of a large institution while creating the kinds of individual relationships that support student and alumni success.

Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois – a comfortable and safe east central town within a two-to three-hour drive of three major metropolitan areas -- Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.