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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, 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.
Key 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 ongoing 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 ongoing compliance of the program, maintaining 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
Experience Required
Certification or higher degree in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as required by specific program standards. Educational background must be equal to or exceeding the maximum credential offered in the program area.
Each distinct occupational area that leads to an occupational or academic degree must have a program head on-site at the school (e.g., lead faculty, department chair, dean, etc.) who possesses an educational background equal to or exceeding the maximum credential offered in that program area, the requisite qualifications for technical faculty teaching in a degree program, and an ability to administer the occupational components of the program. For schools that only offer a program or group of programs in one distinct occupational area, a single individual may fulfill both the director of education and the program head requirements as long as the individual possesses the requisite qualifications for each position.
Current, valid licensure where appropriate
Higher level degree than the minimum programmatic requirement in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Experience with curriculum writing
3 years of management experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Note
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.
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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, 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.
Key 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 ongoing 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 ongoing compliance of the program, maintaining 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
Experience Required
Certification or higher degree in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as required by specific program standards. Educational background must be equal to or exceeding the maximum credential offered in the program area.
Each distinct occupational area that leads to an occupational or academic degree must have a program head on-site at the school (e.g., lead faculty, department chair, dean, etc.) who possesses an educational background equal to or exceeding the maximum credential offered in that program area, the requisite qualifications for technical faculty teaching in a degree program, and an ability to administer the occupational components of the program. For schools that only offer a program or group of programs in one distinct occupational area, a single individual may fulfill both the director of education and the program head requirements as long as the individual possesses the requisite qualifications for each position.
Current, valid licensure where appropriate
Higher level degree than the minimum programmatic requirement in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Experience with curriculum writing
3 years of management experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Note
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.
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