Academic Program Director, Center for Small Business at Phoenix

Job Description

About Corinthian Colleges, Inc.

If youre looking for an exciting opportunity with a robust company committed to changing students lives and doing the right thing, Corinthian Colleges, Inc. is the place for you. As one of the largest post-secondary education companies in North America, we are on the cutting-edge of the industry and forging ahead into a new era of leadership, growth and innovation. We currently operate more than 100 campuses through Everest College, WyoTech and Heald College and are dedicated to delivering on the promise to our students. At CCi youll work with impassioned employees and have the support you need to make great things possible.

General Job Description:

In this role you will be responsible for the general oversight, management, and direction of an academic program. You will plan, oversee, and evaluate the activities of faculty and students, ensure an acceptable rate of student retention,and ensure that programmatic and institutional accreditation standards are met. You will also evaluate and resolve student inquiries, issues, and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policies, procedures and legal requirements. Your leadership will ensure the proper functioning of an academic program and make a difference in the lives of many.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist Academic Dean with departmental curricula review, program development, and textbook review
Maintain departmental files to include a course syllabi master book, all course tests, quizzes, projects, and test keys
Evaluate faculty and update the Academic Dean as needed and/or as required
Assist in interviewing and orienting new departmental faculty to become acquainted with policy and procedures of the Institution and the Company, and serve as a mentor in the implementation of effective teaching skills
May participate in preparation of departmental budget
Responsible for implementation of Retention Plan and overseeing retention of students within program, meeting retention rate in accordance with Institution, accreditation, and Company guidelines
Assist with implementation and evaluation of programs and activities to ensure that the Advisory Committee functions in a manner consistent with accreditation standards
Participate in professional development activities and programs as required by accreditation/regulatory agencies
Ensure overall student satisfaction levels are at 85% or greater
Instruct classes as assigned, and fill in for absent instructors within the academic program if needed and if credentials meet Company, State, and accreditation standards for that program
Schedule and post office hours to provide academic support to students, tutor if necessary, and provide other assistance as needed
Participate in faculty meetings, orientations, graduation exercises, and other functions as directed
Responsible for faculty orientation and training
Assist in managing the registration process and Add/Drop period each term
Ensure that all educational activity is conducted in a legal and ethical manner
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

Possess the necessary academic credentials and work related experience mandated by the company, state accreditation agencies, and any other regulatory agency that monitors compliance
Minimum 2 years of supervisory and teaching experience in the subject being taught and/or previous teaching experience*

*Years of experience may be waived at the sole discretion of the College President so long as the candidate meets the accreditations, State and Federal requirements necessary to hold the position.

Country: USA, State: Arizona, City: Phoenix, Company: Everest College - Corinthian.