Job Description

The Academic Affairs Project Manager coordinates academic operations, curriculum processes, faculty support activities, and system maintenance in partnership with the Provost, Deans, Registrar, and Institutional Research. This role ensures that academic initiatives are executed efficiently and in alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Salary: Annual salary range of $35,000-$37,000 to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development of the academic course schedule in collaboration with Deans.
• Support curriculum management, including new courses, new programs, prerequisites, academic plans, and common course numbering.
• Maintain academic calendars, internal academic timelines, and division-level planning tools.
• Oversee faculty-related processes such as PAFs, faculty load, evaluations, annual reviews, credential audits, and adjunct orientation.
• Manage academic program reviews and contribute to accreditation, HLC, and assessment activities.
• Maintain accuracy between the catalog, advising tools (GPS), and system data.
• Coordinate course evaluations and work with IR and academic leadership on survey administration.
• Ensure syllabi collection and maintenance of a centralized repository.
• Support shared governance processes, including Academic Affairs Council coordination and policy updates.
• Review and maintain academic pages of the website (programs, accreditation, consumer information, tuition coordination).
• Support academic functions related to Higher Learning Commission accreditation.
• Collaborate and/or coordinate projects including commencement.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Strong understanding of academic administration and curriculum workflows
• Experience with student information systems and academic planning tools
• Project management and cross department coordination skills
• Ability to translate academic policy into operational processes
• High organizational and documentation standards
• Task and detail oriented
• Ability to work with intermittent supervision

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Associate degree in business or a related field and/or related work experience

Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, higher education, or related field

Physical Requirements: The individual must be able to remain seated for extended periods while performing job duties. Regular use of computers, office equipment, and related technology is required. The position may occasionally require light lifting, carrying, or moving of materials and supplies.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY): Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results. They must also provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), and possess a clean driving record. All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date. This is a safety sensitive position and subject to drug testing.

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Annual salary range of $35,000-$37,000 to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package.

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