Associate Director for Educational Programs

Associate Director for Educational Programs

Job ID # 24-029

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

Department Center for Online & Extended Education

Reports To Director, Center for Online & Extended Education

Position Summary

The Associate Director for Educational Programs ensures a consistent educational experience across the various programs facilitated by the Center for Online & Extended Education (COEE).

This position manages and directly supervises curriculum development, faculty training, and classroom experience across all COEE offered programs.

Works closely with the Director of COEE to implement new programs and develop new systems that support the overall mission and vision of Northwest University.

This is a full-time 1.0 FTE position.

Remote work eligible in WA, ID, MT, and OR.

Essential Functions

• Manages and supports the development, review, and assessment of COEE curriculum in collaboration with College Deans and Faculty Leads.
• Continual enhancement of learning management system and other program-related systems in collaboration with Director to ensure industry standards and best practices are implemented.
• Oversee quality assurance process for COEE. Monitors student services, faculty hiring and development practices, and classroom experience and addresses escalated issues as needed in collaboration with Director of COEE.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Education / Experience / Skills

• Supervisor and / or management experience required.
• 2-3 years experience in online, higher education required.
• Preferred experience in curriculum development and implementation in online, higher education.
• Demonstrate commitment to maintaining a safe work environment free of harassment, violence, and unlawful discrimination.
• Ability to communicate effectively, get along well with co-workers, and deal effectively and professionally with colleagues.
• Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting.
• Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
• Position works with strictly confidential information.
• Requires work in outdoor weather conditions, including wet, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Frequently required to be in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.

Physical Demands

The functions are usually performed while standing, but may involve some amount of time sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting (max.

of 40 lbs.), walking, carrying, reaching, stretching, climbing, performing repetitive motions of the hands or wrists, and other movements.

The abilities of seeing, hearing, and speaking are also required.

Compensation

Based on education and experience, the compensation range starts at $22.50 / hour to a median of $24.50 / hour.

Lifestyle Standards

Recognize, understand, and agree to live by the spiritual, moral, and ethical standards of Northwest University, as outlined in the Employee Manual.

Application Procedure

Please submit your resume, a letter of interest describing your qualifications, and a completed application form to the Human Resources office.

Applications are available online (www.northwestu.edu / jobs) or in the Human Resources Office of Northwest University.

You may submit your package by mail or email.

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