Executive Director, Program Strategy (Physical Therapy Programs)

GENERAL SUMMARYThe primary role of the Executive Director Program Strategy is to proactively and collaboratively lead across the organization in order to support new and existing degree programs in meeting both the business and customers Executive Director will play a key leadership role in managing P&Ls achieving new enrollment driving revenue and profitability goals for existing products launching new products/initiatives developing business cases managing stakeholder relationships coordinating key stakeholders analyzing the pros and cons of business decisions developing program and marketing strategy summarizing the value proposition to key stakeholders and establishing metrics for success. The Executive Director will report to the Vice Chancellor and will serve as business partner to Academic is a campus-based position. This position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days on DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProduct Quality and Profitability: In partnership with Academic leadership collaborate with Academic Affairs Accreditation Student Services Legal and Regulatory etc to drive product / program quality and overall student experience. Responsible for overall program profitability and management of the program P&L in partnership with academic Insight: Identify recommend and develop plans for potential market opportunities by understanding the consumer through intensive market research and segmentation activities leveraging focus groups surveys and direct customer Positioning: Identify and implement new initiatives that enhance competitive positioning and foster strong financial Insight: Foster in-depth understanding of the higher education and health care industries in order to provide informed recommendations to executive leadership on strategic direction profitability and ROI for new and existing programs. Become active in industry associations and events to understand market trends establish a strong network and identify potential partnership & Enrollment Strategy: Collaborate closely with Enrollment and Marketing to drive inquiries conversions and enrollments and with Finance to report track and manage program-level financial performance; actively utilize data from these sources to determine strategic Effectiveness. Manage and improve program specific operations by identifying and coordinating the launch of new technology campuses spaces and student Coordination. Cultivate effective business relationships with executive leadership functional management customers and peers to achieve excellence in the student DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to IN ORGANIZATIONReports to: Vice ChancellorPositions Supervised: as neededTECHNICAL MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIREDTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential and/or EXPERIENCEBachelors degree required Masters preferred with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in product management positions with consumer products publishing healthcare or higher education companies5 years of experience managing remote employees Demonstrated ability to grow businesses with strong creative ideas and practical implementation P&L experience with strategic planning and marketing experience experience with leading teams and influencing stakeholders in diverse remote written and verbal communication skills including ability to develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership; demonstrated ability to communicate issues and recommendations persuasively and effectively to key stakeholdersDemonstrated research and analytical skills as well as the ability to formulate strategic recommendations from disparate data and information sourcesAdvanced knowledge of product and project management principles practices methods and terminology:Financial and business analysis and data miningPlanning organizing and project managementBudget development and managementManagement of multiple competing prioritiesAdvanced critical thinking analysis and synthesis skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite with particular aptitude in Excel and PowerPointMust thrive under pressure and in a fast-paced constantly changing environment with tight deadlines and multiple priorities; must be willing to push the envelope embrace risk and be extremely resourcefulExperience working with diverse functional and business units in large matrixed project teamsLICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATIONTRAVELTravel 20-25% of the time with the ability to transport laptop computer during travelBUSINESS COMPETENCIESTo perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Committed to Mission and Core Values Demonstrates a commitment to the institutions mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey. Consistently demonstrates constructive positive behaviors and builds trust of others throughout the university through honesty integrity collaboration and to Students First - Committed to having students at the center and building an inspiring student experience; anticipates monitors and meets the needs of students and responds to them in a proactive consistent and timely manner; Understands their individual contribution whether direct or indirect to creating a quality student experience and treats others including all students and colleagues with respect. Accountable - Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to drive results and ensure success. Establishes clear expectations follows through on commitments and holds themselves and others accountable for performance; consistently achieves results even under tough circumstances; Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Builds a team identity characterized by pride trust and commitment. Demonstrates a personal commitment to create a collaborative and engaging Leadership - Leads by example when it comes to identifying developing and retaining talent; setting performance targets that raise standards and development of high potential talent; provides opportunities for growth and development of the Making Committed to supporting and/or executing a timely course of action to accomplish a long-range goal after considering logical assumptions facts resources and constraints; identifies deliverables needed to achieve objectives in support of a strategic direction and communicates them effectively; analyzes information to identify major trends issues and causes and to make data-driven decisions; assumes accountability for outcomes of ENVIRONMENTWork is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting e.g. walking standing communicating and other physical functions as necessary.