Academic Program Manager

Position Status: Exempt

Work Hours: MonFri. Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays; Secondary holidays may be a scheduled work day.

Reports To: Dean of Instruction

Location: Orchard Park NY. This position is hybrid with travel to our Online Education Campus four times per year.

Summary:

Bryant & Stratton College Program Managers (PM) perform both administrative and instructional duties. As administrators PMs support the College mission and vision by overseeing the day-to-day management of their program areas. They are responsible for coaching and mentoring instructors within their program area as related to classroom methodology and delivery. PMs are also responsible for providing guidance to subject-area instructors and for ensuring that all required record keeping and reporting are completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position is best suited to someone who prefers a fast-paced environment adapts to change and seeks to actively develop new skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Faculty Management & Development

1. 1. Recruit train develop evaluate and terminate instructors under the direction of the DOI.
   2. Schedule faculty leveraging data and per policy 035
   3. Adhere to and consistently track faculty credentialing per policy 035 including currency of licensures and certifications
   4. Coach faculty using the GROW model
   5. Work with faculty to improve success rates
   6. Work with faculty to improve best practices in teaching online
   7. Evaluate faculty through formal and informal measures including course audits each session monitoring of weekly discussion report formal classroom evaluations performed annually & host development discussions with faculty
   8. Assists DOI in on-going faculty development to include planning and delivery.
   9. Provide on-going faculty development opportunities
   10. Supervise coach develop & collaborate with Faculty Administrator (FA) and Faculty Coach (FC) on-going
   11. Conduct regular meetings with FA/FC/adjuncts on curriculum changes updates and/or specific training per discipline.
   12. Ensures faculty teaching portfolios are developed and maintained

Curriculum

1. 1. Perform curriculum monitoring for consistent improvement and adherence to the college tenants and academic quality standards
   2. Collaborate with Design team members in the course corrections redesigns and new build processes
   3. Integrate and include instruction and assessment of each of the Colleges lifelong learning competencies
   4. Conduct quality rigor audits on master courses to ensure college standards are being met and maintained.

Classroom Management

1. 1. Required to teach 1 course as assigned by per semester adhering to the Seven Principles of Good Teaching and the Community of Inquiry Framework
   2. Meet formal classroom observation criteria
   3. Class preparation
      1. Review/verify content(links) ensure proper course set up
      2. Creating & uploading quality BOT documents
   4. Effective use of Retention center to identify at risk students
   5. Proper use of course announcements in each class section
   6. Provides 1 hour of Virtual Office Hours each week to support the classroom teaching and learning
   7. Maintaining and adhering to grade book requirements

Administrative Responsibilities

1. 1. Provide program and/or course retention and graduation analysis and recommendations for improvement strategies.
   2. Adhere and uphold and comply with all established operational policies and procedures
   3. Ensures FAs FCs and faculty adhere to classroom responsibilities as outlined in the description
   4. Reviews all BOT documentation each session for accuracy and quality as outlined in the Instructional Guide
   5. Creates at minimum three action plans annually
   6. Assists in scheduling process to include creating and monitoring the Online schedule campus only section waitlist and Professional Skills Center requests every session.
   7. Ensures all course section final grades are posted on time

Professional Development

1. 1. Lead training opportunities with faculty such as through faculty meetings and/or discipline specific meetings
   2. Organize and facilitate on-site or asynchronous meetings under the guidance of the Dean.
   3. Attend team professional development web calls/workshops etc
   4. Independent or Manager assigned professional development
      1. Skill Port
      2. CEUs for certifications

• Conferences related to colleges mission/vision

1. Stay current in field and ensure curriculum is contemporary
2. Research and share methodologies for student engagement in the Online environment
3. Document professional development and learning in an electronic portfolio

Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree that meets Bryant & Stratton Colleges credentialing policy including a minimum of 12 credit hours in educational theory. If a new hire doesnt have teaching theory within his/her masters degree he/she will be required to attend 12 credit hours in teaching theory or a teaching certification (100% paid by college) within 18 months.
• Experience in higher education
• Internet Savvy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook One Note
• Experience in a Learning Management System (LMS)

Preferred qualifications:

• At least 2 years management experience
• Experience in Online Education

• Professional certifications in the area of expertise (if applicable)
• Project management

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Position requires standing or sitting in a stationary position as well as the occasional need to lift carry push and/or move objects up to 10 pounds.

Position also requires the use of computer technology/equipment.

Position requires the ability to hear conversations and receive information in person and over the telephone.

Position requires the ability to convey detailed and important instructions or ideas accurately loudly or quickly.

Application Process:

Please complete an application and upload a cover letter resume unofficial transcripts copies of license and teaching philosophy for consideration.

Salary:

$65000 per year.

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused private nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students alumni associates employers and the community. Founded in 1854 Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelors associates and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare technology legal business graphic design and more. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries medical/dental/vision insurance generous paid time off 401(k) and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families.

Apply now to join our team of student-focused associates!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or protected veteran status or any other legally protected basis in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Manager