Academic Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary

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The Program Manager is responsible for training, coaching, and developing the faculty within one or more programs as well as for the delivery of CSI-approved curriculum. The Program Manager works with academic deans and faculty to ensure student academic successes and retention.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Assess hiring needs per assigned programs
Recruit and hire faculty for programs
Train, mentor, and monitor faculty
Responsible for maintaining faculty files for all assigned programs and monitoring instructor certification where applicable
Conduct regular faculty meetings for programs
Coordinate events and build community resources
Advise students on satisfactory academic progress (SAP)
Conduct in-class observations
Organize field trips
Actively contribute to program improvement
Participate in orientation for new students
Hold quarterly workshops on academic pathways for students
Promote best practices among faculty
Assist with scheduling of courses and teaching assignments
Assist with identifying trends in student academic success and creating retention initiatives
Ensure that assignment submission, test taking, and grading are completed correctly and on time
Oversee the Externship course for assigned programs (Skill Building programs)
Other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Commitment to academic excellence
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong sense of customer service
Knowledge of pedagogical methods
Knowledge of Blended Learning Methodology (BLM)
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Team building skills & leadership aptitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to use the following equipment and software packages with proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use online learning tools

Education and Experience

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The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s, in the applicable field and at least two years of industry relevant work experience, as well as experience teaching to international students. Supervisory experience preferable.
Physical Requirements

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment

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Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits Offered
Health Insurance.
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Profit Sharing
401K
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation & Earned Sick Time)
Employee Discount Program

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