Chief Academic Officer – Academic Leadership & Program Innovation in AI and IT

Chief Academic Officer – Academic Leadership & Program Innovation in AI and IT

Chief Academic Officer – Academic Leadership & Program Innovation in AI and IT

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$85,000.00 / yr - $95,000.00 / yr

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HR Manager @ California Miramar University | SHRM-CP

California Miramar University (CMU) is a dynamic institution committed to providing affordable high-quality education. With a mission to deliver innovative, career-aligned education, CMU offers both undergraduate and graduate programs designed for today’s workforce.

The Chief Academic Officer will serve as CMU’s senior academic strategist, reporting directly to the President and collaborating closely with the Dean and executive leadership team. This pivotal role oversees all academic programs, faculty operations, and compliance while spearheading the development and launch of new undergraduate and graduate programs in AI, IT, data science, cybersecurity , and other tech-forward business disciplines.

Key Responsibilities :

Academic Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership and oversight for academic operations across all CMU campuses
• Align academic programs with CMU’s mission and the future needs of the workforce
• Shape and execute the long-term academic strategy, including digital transformation
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify high-growth program opportunities
• Lead the design and launch of new undergraduate and graduate programs in IT, AI, and tech-forward business disciplines
• Build curriculum informed by labor market data, employer input, and future skill trends
• Integrate technology into teaching, learning, and course delivery—including AI-enhanced tools, LMS systems, and online modalities
• Guide infrastructure planning to support digital instruction and academic technology
• Establish academic frameworks that support job placement, microcredentials, and workforce-aligned certifications
• Partner with Career Services to integrate real-world learning and job-readiness elements into academic programs
• Build employer partnerships and academic-industry pipelines to strengthen graduate outcomes

Faculty Oversight & Compliance

Required Qualifications :

Education

Experience

Technical Competency

Preferred Certifications & Training

Core Traits for Success

California Miramar University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Higher Education

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