Director of Academic Programming
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the team
On the Academic Operations Team our goal is to centralize cross-program academic processes strengthen faculty management systems support compliance and accreditation review structures and ensure programs are scalable operating within institutional systems and technologically forward.
This team is composed of Program Directors Curriculum Design Learning Technology and Institutional Effectiveness working together to establish coherent academic operating systems that allow programs to evolve launch effectively and grow responsibly.
About the role
We are seeking a Director of Academic Programming to serve as the academic functional leader for the institutions program portfolio. This role requires portfolio-level leadership and structured support to Program Directors ensuring alignment accountability and consistent execution across academic programs.
Youre excited about this opportunity because you will
Serve as the portfolio-level strategic partner to Program Directors driving alignment accountability and operational consistency across programs
Build and maintain shared academic operating systems and governance frameworks that reduce silos
Monitor portfolio-level enrollment retention faculty capacity and instructional quality indicators
Identify cross-program risks and resolve structural bottlenecks
Support responsible program scaling new program launches and integration of redesigned or newly acquired programs
Define and advance Campuss teaching and learning philosophy ensuring it is clearly articulated and consistently executed
Align curriculum design instructional execution and assessment data with institutional standards
Oversee structured program reviews annual assessment cycles and documentation of continuous improvement
Partner with institutional data teams to strengthen dashboarding and reporting across programs
Provide structured support to Program Directors in faculty hiring evaluation performance management and instructional quality improvement
Partner with learning science and product teams to deploy innovative learning technologies and AI tools that enhance instructional effectiveness
Were excited about you because
You are a systems thinker who can zoom out to see the portfolio while also diving into the mechanics of program operations.
You have directly managed faculty and understand instructional quality at a deep level.
You are comfortable operating in accreditation and compliance environments.
You are energized by building structures where ambiguity exists.
You thrive in cross-functional environments and can translate academic vision into operational execution.
Required:
Masters degree
812 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education or academic program operations
Experience overseeing multiple academic programs or an academic portfolio
Demonstrated experience directly managing faculty including hiring evaluation and performance development
Strong background in program assessment academic review cycles and continuous improvement processes
Demonstrated understanding of instructional quality pedagogical approaches and student learning outcomes
Experience operating in technology-enabled or online education environments
Strong cross-functional and executive communication skills
Nice to have:
Doctorate preferred
2 years of experience teaching in higher education
Experience working within institutional accreditation environments (ACCJC or similar)
Experience launching or redesigning academic programs
Experience integrating AI or advanced educational technologies into academic delivery
Demonstrated ability to elevate instructional best practices across departments
What youll get:
A compensation package that includes a base salary ($130000 - $150000) equity grant
Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including but not limited to skills prior relevant experience and specific work location. For roles that are available to be filled remotely base salary will be localized.
Medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) match
Fertility benefits via Carrot
Flexible Time Away paid holidays
In-office lunches for our NY Office (did we mention were dog friendly )
Hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)
Social events - happy hours birthday celebrations holiday parties & more!
Opportunity to make an impact youll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life
Where were located: New York City (Hybrid) or Remote (U.S.-based)
Unfortunately we are unable to offer new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring new H-1B sponsorship. However we can support H-1B transfers and are able to sponsor TN visas for eligible Canadian and Mexican citizens.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
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- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
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