Assistant Director, Program Approval
Assistant Director, Program Approval
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At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
Assistant Director Program Approval- Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to 124.11 (A) (30) and 3333.03 of the Revised Code. Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). Reports to the Senior Director Program Approval Operations.
- Coordinates the Chancellors program review recommendation and approval process for Ohios public and private colleges degree submissions including new degree requests curriculum changes degree name changes and other related program requests.
Assists in the program review of in-state and out-of-state private institutions seeking the Chancellors approval to offer degrees in Ohio. - Assists in the development of and maintains an online electronic submission system for institutions of higher learning).
- Assists in tracking documentation such as progress reports institutional reauthorizations contracts and invoices.
- Edits webpage content maintained by the Office of Academic Program Approval including but not limited to:
- Program Approval Status page;
- Ohios campuses;
- Program Approval FAQs; and
- Tuition Reciprocity Agreements.
- Provides technical assistance and creates training materials for campus staff and reviewers using theelectronic program submission system.
- Offers on-going technical assistance guidance and support to Ohios community colleges university private colleges and universities state agencies students constituents and other stakeholders regarding program development program approval and compliance.
- Coordinates and attends campus site visits.
- Assists the Senior Director in administration of Academic Approval Operations as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
About Academic Program Approval:
The OhioDepartment of Higher EducationsOffice of Program Development and Approval reviews and makes recommendations to the Chancellor regarding the approval of the following:
- New associate degree and one-year certificate programs proposed by Ohios community colleges
- New undergraduate degree programs proposed by Ohios public universities
- New and continuingeducator licensure and endorsement programs proposedby Ohio public private and out-of-state institutions
- New academic programs offered in Ohio by independent (both not-for-profit and for-profit) and out-of-state institutions
- Out-of-state institutions offering programs in Ohio must seek authorization from the Chancellor if:
- The institution maintains a brick and mortar presence in Ohio;
- The program contains a component (e.g. student teaching clinical placement practicum) that will be completed in Ohio; or
- The institution solicits Ohio residents for its programs (for-profit institutions only).
- Out-of-state institutions offering programs in Ohio must seek authorization from the Chancellor if:
- Masters degree.
Experience at campus or state level in academic program administration design and institutional collaboration. Knowledge of Ohios higher education system current trends and advancements in higher education and economic development. Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with institution staff state agencies students legislators community partners general public and other stakeholders. - Ability to problem-solve.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to be organized self-motivated collaborative and committed to continuous learning.
- Willingness to travel in and out-of-state as needed.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
