Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina
PGA Professional Golf Management Program Director
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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Conway, SC | Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 45 states and 58 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in educational leadership, and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science and Education.
Accredited by AACSB International, the Wall College of Business serves more than 2,500 graduate and undergraduate students. The college offers two master’s degrees in addition to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with major options in six academic disciplines, all of which are available to PGM students: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Hospitality, Resort, and Tourism Management. More information about the Wall College and its programs can be obtained by accessing the college’s web site (http://www.coastal.edu/business).
Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. Core to the mission and values of the Wall College of Business is a commitment to celebrating differences and embracing the expression of different perspectives. We are eager to welcome a colleague who supports and can contribute to those same goals and values.
About the CCU Campus
The University comprises 115 main buildings on 621 acres, including the Coastal Science Center and the Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies on the East Campus, and the General James Hackler Golf Course, a public 18-hole golf facility adjacent to campus. The University also offers courses and events at several satellite locations along the Carolina coast. A 1,105-acre tract, including a portion of Waties Island, provides a natural laboratory for extensive study in marine science and wetlands biology on an Atlantic coast barrier island. Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College and became an independent university in 1993.
The PGA Golf Management Program at Coastal Carolina University prepares students for a successful career in the golf industry by combining academic studies and professional golf-training experiences. The program's curriculum has been carefully developed to offer students the opportunity to simultaneously complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, acquire valuable training experiences in the golf industry and complete the PGA of America’s membership requirements.
THE OPPORTUNITY
THE OPPORTUNITY
The E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at Coastal Carolina University is seeking candidates for the position of Director of the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) Program. This position is at the rank of Lecturer and is a 12-month appointment.
The PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) Program at Coastal Carolina University prepares students for a successful career in the golf industry by combining academic studies and professional golf training experiences. The curriculum has been carefully developed to offer students the opportunity to simultaneously complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with major options in six disciplines, acquire valuable training experiences in the golf industry, and complete the PGA of America’s membership requirements. Serving approximately 200 students, the PGM program at Coastal Carolina University is the largest of the 17 PGA accredited programs in the country. The Hackler Course is home to the PGM Program at Coastal Carolina University, and plans are currently underway to build a brand new PGM Program Academic Learning Laboratory at the course. More information about the PGM Program can be found at https://www.coastal.edu/business/pga/.
THE POSITION
THE POSITION
The Director of the PGM Program provides leadership and strategic direction for the program and its faculty, staff, and students. The Director is responsible for a broad range of strategic and operational activities to include:
Serving as the primary liaison to the PGA and the PGA Golf Management University Program.
Overseeing the daily operation of the PGM program and its facilities and equipment.
Managing a team of faculty and staff, including their hiring, development, and evaluation.
Developing and implementing a strategic plan for the PGM program.
Preparing and maintaining the PGM program budget.
Collaborating with college and university marketing units to market and promote the PGM program.
Overseeing student recruitment and orientation activities.
Facilitating scholarship distribution.
Building external relationships by engaging with community partners and supporting advancement and alumni outreach initiatives.
Developing and implementing PGM program policies and procedures that comply with college, university, and PGA policies and procedures.
Monitoring student performance, providing student support, and addressing academic and non-academic issues according to policy.
Reporting annually on the PGM program’s activities and accomplishments.
Ensuring that all accreditation requirements and documentation set forth by the PGA of America are monitored, maintained, and submitted.
The Director is a faculty member at the lecturer rank in the Wall College of Business. The teaching requirements will typically include two courses per semester in the PGM curriculum.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s degree in Business or related field of study from an accredited program. Advanced relevant experience in the golf industry which is significant in level, scope, and duration may substitute for academic experience at the discretion of the Dean.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in the golf industry.
PGA Class A Professional Member in good standing
Knowledge of PGA policies and procedures and PGA Golf Management University programs
Excellent interpersonal communication and organization skills
Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills
Leadership experience within the PGA of America or PGA Section leadership experience is preferred.
CANDIDATE APPLICATION INFORMATION:
CANDIDATE APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Interested candidates should electronically submit their documents through the PGA application system.
Candidates should submit;
Letter of Intent (Cover Letter)
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
Advancing Candidates will need to submit the following to the University.
Unofficial graduate transcripts
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
All Applications must be submitted through the PGA of America application system
The application deadline is September 22nd, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by September 22, 2023.)
Combine your cover letter, resume, references (or CV) into one (1) PDF file.
Please use the following file naming convention: "Last Name, First Name, Coastal Carolina University - PGA Professional Golf Management Program Director"
All Documents Should Be Addressed to - Erika Engel Small - Dean
Click the button below to complete the PGA of America application.
Greg Stenzel, PGA and Mike Mueller, PGA are the lead Career Consultants for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact them directly.
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