• Job Description

  Req#: 553153

  The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of management and administration of their assigned program related to teaching, advising students, program development and effectiveness, clinical/extern site management, internship management, student progression, review and analysis of program data and outcomes, scheduling (student and faculty), student learning outcomes, and retention in accordance with company policies and procedures. In support of the company mission, the Program Director works with the faculty and support staff to promote continuous improvement in the quality of instruction through ongoing development, coaching, and training. The Program Director safeguards and upholds the highest standards of compliance with accrediting bodies, state regulators, institutional policies, procedures, and best practices.

  Duties & Responsibilities
  Establish and maintain a conducive learning environment for students and faculty
  Identify, hire and train qualified faculty
  Monitor and promote the integration of the Ancora Education Learning Philosophy and Core Classroom Principles in daily instruction and student interaction
  Partner with the Director of Education to lead the faculty development efforts of the department, including orientation, on-going training, and professional development
  Provide timely faculty mentoring, observations, coaching, and feedback
  Maintain course schedules and assign faculty workloads in accordance with company and regulatory policies
  Work in conjunction with Executive Director and Director of Education to ensure appropriate levels of equipment, training aides, and materials that support the program curriculum and learning objectives
  Ensure on-going compliance of the program, maintaining national and programmatic accreditation standards
  Identify, coordinate, and maintain working relationships with outside entities that provide clinical/extern experiences
  Advise students on academic performance and program progression
  Evaluate program specific outcomes and implement improvement strategies as needed
  Maintain curriculum in accordance with company, state, and accreditor standards
  Other duties as assigned
  
  Skills
  
  Certification or higher degree in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as required by specific program standards.
  Current, valid licensure where appropriate
  Meets all state and accreditor requirements to qualify as an instructor for the corresponding program
  1 year of management experience
  Understanding of adult learning principles evidenced by shown ability to teach/train adult learners
  Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers
  Ability to drive/travel to various extern/clinical/job sites
  Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in administration within an education program
  
  PREFERRED:
  Higher level degree than the minimum programmatic requirement in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
  Experience with curriculum writing
  3 years of management experience

  
  

  Ancora Education is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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