Academic Program Manager

Position Status : Exempt

Work Hours : Mon–Fri. 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

Recruit, train, develop, evaluate, and terminate instructors under the direction of the DOI.

• Schedule faculty leveraging data and per policy 035
• Adhere to and consistently track faculty credentialing per policy 035, including currency of licensures and certifications
• Coach faculty using the GROW model
• Work with faculty to improve success rates
• Work with faculty to improve best practices in teaching online
• 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
• Assists DOI in on-going faculty development to include planning and delivery.
• Provide on-going faculty development opportunities
• Supervise, coach, develop, & collaborate with Faculty Administrator (FA) and Faculty Coach (FC) on-going
• Conduct regular meetings with FA / FC / adjuncts on curriculum changes, updates, and / or specific training per discipline.
• Ensures faculty teaching portfolios are developed and maintained

Curriculum

Perform curriculum monitoring for consistent improvement and adherence to the college tenants and academic quality standards

Classroom Management

Required to teach 1 course as assigned by per semester adhering to the Seven Principles of Good Teaching and the Community of Inquiry Framework

Review / verify content(links), ensure proper course set up

Administrative Responsibilities

Provide program and / or course retention and graduation analysis and recommendations for improvement strategies.

Professional Development

Lead training opportunities with faculty such as through faculty meetings and / or discipline specific meetings

Skill Port

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

Qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

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 : $65,000 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 bachelor's, associate's, 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.

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