Academic Director, Professional Studies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic guidance and operational leadership for the Professional Studies portfolio.

• Ensure that programs align with workforce needs, accreditation standards, and institutional objectives.

• Drive program assessment, ongoing enhancement, and innovation in online teaching methods.

• Identify potential opportunities for new program creation and growth.

• Oversee the design, updates, and instructional quality of all curricula.

• Ensure academic rigor, relevance, and consistency with industry standards.

• Collaborate with instructional design teams to improve learner experiences and outcomes.

• Lead, mentor, and develop faculty and academic personnel.

• Set performance expectations and conduct evaluations.

• Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and student-centered instruction.

• Monitor key performance indicators such as retention, completion, satisfaction, and employment outcomes.

• Implement strategies to enhance learner engagement and success.

• Partner with support teams, operations, and other departments to enhance the learner journey.

• Work closely with product, marketing, operations, and workforce partners.

• Contribute to institutional initiatives and strategic planning efforts.

• Ensure programs comply with accreditation, regulatory, and compliance standards.

• Assist with audits, reporting, and accreditation evaluations.

• Maintain documentation and processes that adhere to quality assurance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A master’s degree in a relevant field is required; PhD or EdD is preferred.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in online or distance education.

• Demonstrated experience in managing academic programs and faculty teams.

• Experience with career-oriented or workforce-aligned educational programs is preferred.

• Strong comprehension of online pedagogy and instructional best practices.

• Strategic thinking combined with the ability to execute operationally.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Data-driven decision-making abilities and analytical skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with various technologies, learning platforms, and academic systems is preferred, including Brightspace, Dynamic 365, and Tableau.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical.

• Dental.

• Vision.

• Flexible spending.

• Generous paid time off.

• Sponsored volunteer opportunities.

• A 401K plan with company matching.

• Complimentary access to our online programs.