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Audio Engineer - Program Chair for Audio

SAE Institute, Atlanta, GA, United States


Audio Engineer - Program Chair for Audio
Department: Instructors

Location: Atlanta, GA

The role of the Program Chair for Audio is to administer the designated program on a practical day-to-day and strategic long-term basis. All aspects of the program’s operation and success fall under the Program Chair’s purview, including oversight of program faculty, technology, facilities, retention and student satisfaction. The Program Chair of Audio reports to the Director of Education and supervises the instructional staff for the designated degree and diploma program(s).

Program Chair for Audio Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with Department of Academic and Student Services (DASS) and Director of Education to ensure assigned academic programs are fully aligned with institution-wide goals, strategic direction, priorities, policies, and regulatory bodies

Teach assigned courses and fill in for other teachers as necessary

Recruit, train, support, supervise, and evaluate instructional faculty in program

Ensure that program academic objectives are consistently met

Establish teaching assignments for program and provide schedules to the Director of Education for approval

Continually enhance program academic curricula for program by monitoring and reviewing the quality and consistency of education for students within the guidelines established by the DASS office

Establish and maintain communications with the industry and the academic community to promote the SAE programs and services and to build strategic partnerships

Support, monitor, evaluate, and refine the educational process to ensure optimal delivery of approved curricula and an excellent student experience

Actively lead and manage the program faculty, provide direction, evaluate success and coach to improve performance.

Participate in budget development and implementation for program

Remain current with technology, industry trends, and educational techniques

Actively promote SAE on campus and in the community, taking part in open houses, graduation, and other events

Coordinate and evaluate academic advising and support of students, identifying high risk students using student database and learning management system

Identify and implement strategies to improve program student retention

Implement company approved standard curriculum in all program courses

Identify needed resources, recommend additions to the school’s holdings, and ensure academic integration with the Learning Resource Center

Oversee inventory and distribution of supplies

Advise students regarding academic program and industry expectations

Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Education and/or CampusDirector

Program Chair for Audio Key Relationships

I. Director of Education

II. SAE USA Department of Academic and Student Services

III. Local staff

IV. Students, graduates and prospective students

Program Chair for Audio Key Result Areas
4-8 objectives with associated activities and KPIs (which can then align with the performance plan) that the incumbent is accountable for.

Program Chair for Audio Qualifications

A master’s degree is required for schools offering an associate or bachelor’s; a bachelor’s degree is required for schools offering a diploma program.

A minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience.

A minimum of three (3) years experience as a teacher and/or academic administrator.

Proven leadership skills.

Expert knowledge of subject matter taught in program area.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to foster a cooperative atmosphere in a diverse community.

Demonstrated time management and critical thinking skills.

Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.

Ability to work independently/without constant supervision and to follow instructions.

Knowledge of common office software (eg: Microsoft Office Suite) with the ability to complete administrative functions (reports, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner.

Program Chair for Audio Additional Information
This is a full time campus, on-site based position.

Sitting for long periods. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, occasional lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials. Moving from place to place within the organization, minimal reaching for items above and below desk level. Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.

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