Job Description
Job Description
Summary :
The Academic Program Manager supervises assigned programs and departments and all relevant courses and services as a subject matter expert for or program credentialed to teach. The main tasks will be concentrated in five areas : Teaching, Student Retention, Curriculum, Accreditation, and Learning Assessment Processes. This includes teaching and demonstrations in the classroom, laboratory setting, blended or online according to program objectives and course syllabi, assessing student skills, and supervising students in externship or capstone courses. They support the campus and programs assigned to support students in the online academic programs. They drive the institutional effectiveness indicators (Key performance indicators), helping to meet and exceed goals set for retention, certification, graduation, and placement. The Regional Academic Program Manager develops daily lesson plans as teaching guidelines based on the approved curriculum and ensures all course learning goals are met. Regional Academic Program Managers are Full-Time, exempt, and directly accountable to the Dean or Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
Minimum requirements :
- Registered and in good standing with Department of Education
- Active Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Licensure
- A combination of work experience and / or required credentials in the field : preferably 3 years of work experience in the field and 2 years teaching or training experience
Essential Duties :
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert or Program Champion through the course development process in collaboration with NUC's course development teamPrepare, plan, and teach the assigned courses on rotation to stay within the required teaching load per module, term, or quarter by adhering to instructor guidelines described in the Faculty HandbookProvides student support throughout their experience by offering advising, tutoring, and referral services as neededMeet or exceed monthly and annual program outcomes, including but not limited to retention, placement, certifications, monthly benchmarks, and yearly goals. Including 70% or at standard or plan established for the programs assigned; drives improvement in student academic progress (monitoring and impacting student persistence, driving down attrition, final grades advising, academic support) and contributing to student population goals and budget (including laddering and reentries)Monitors all course-learning objectives, including completion of required courses and student learning outcomes using academic reports & assessmentsMonitors daily student attendance within the program and provides necessary measures to ensure attendance, engagement, and retention (minimum 70%) benchmarksProvides active support to the college administration (Dean or Associate Dean of Academic Affairs) to help achieve the goals and objectives related to attrition, placement, certifications, reentry, & laddering benchmarks, and annual outcomesEnsures program operations, personnel, facilities, and curriculum comply with state, accreditation, and programmatic regulatory bodiesRecommends resources or changes for the online / educational resource center per accrediting requirementsAssists Academic Department with New Faculty Hiring, Orientation, Training Sessions, classroom observations, and monthly instructor class assignmentsRecommends all field trips, guest speakers, and other informational or industry current events to the Academic or Associate DeanMaintains current knowledge of industry trends and certification, state and federal guidelines related to the programSupports the Associate Deans / Deans to ensure compliance with all program courses' midterm and final grade posting processesFollows procedures and adheres to school policies, including keeping accurate records of student advising and behavioral incidents (if applicable)Attends faculty meetings, in-service programs, curriculum and assessment committee meetings, graduation ceremonies, etc...….as scheduledResponsible for active student participation in monthly student and externship surveys for programmatic assessmentCollaborates and participates in all relative program Advisory Board Meetings and recommends timely curriculum and educational resources revisionsMaintains an inventory of supplies, equipment, and resources for program and process orders as needed and if applicableConducts one program meeting with faculty per month to review curriculum, retention, and program outcomes and assessmentsParticipates and maintains Annual Professional Development Plan for In-service and Professional Development and assists with collecting PD documents for other faculty within the departmentProvides expertise & management of programs certifications or licenses for students by ordering, tracking, and assessing sit and pass ratesWorks on special projects as assigned by the Dean of Academic Affairs or Associate DeanEmployer with Equal Employment Opportunity for Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities
