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Program Director

Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska, United States, 68123

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Team Lead, Talent Management at Bellevue University Position Summary:

The program director (PD) is an academic leadership position responsible for academic program development and oversight and may include teaching a defined course load annually. The PD ensures assigned programs are aligned with the University’s mission, are accessible, relevant, career-oriented, and deliver an engaging student experience that culminates in successful student performance outcomes. The PD remains abreast of market and higher education trends in their designated area(s) and adjusts assigned program(s) to ensure students have educational pathways that lead to positive career opportunities. The PD is fluent in data and uses data and data analysis to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities relative to assigned programs. This position requires a leadership style that is firm and goal-oriented, yet motivates, develops, and enthusiastically engages stakeholders. The position requires an ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions. Finally, the position requires a sense of urgency and the confidence to handle a variety of challenges as well as a full commitment to the success of the University, the assigned academic program(s), our clients, and our enrolled students.

Essential Functions:

PROGRAM DESIGN AND DELIVERY

Leads the development, implementation, teaching, and oversight of assigned educational programs that meet the Bellevue University Course Master Design Standards.

Works closely with the Dean, Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Career Services, other internal and external stakeholders (such as advisory boards, corporate clients, and accrediting agencies) to produce new academic programs and update existing academic programs to attain a continual improvement in academic quality, course and program performance, student performance, and student experience.

Maps courses to Program Student Learning Outcomes as well desired skill outcomes.

Chairs an Academic Advisory Board for their assigned programs and coordinates periodic meetings to solicit advice on continual program improvement and market alignment.

At a minimum, conducts quarterly reviews of teaching performance, course and program performance, and program learning outcomes to ensure the program meets assigned performance outcomes and goals.

Recruits and selects subject matter experts to create quality, high-performing, and engaging courses that adhere to the Bellevue University Course Master Design Standards.

Works collaboratively with the Design and Development team to develop and deliver innovative, high-performing, and engaging learning content and courses with the appropriate academic rigor, career/job relevance, and regulatory compliance.

Where feasible, creates internships or experiential learning opportunities for students.

Develops and monitors the scheduling of program courses.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

Ensures that faculty teaching in their program(s) meet performance management expectations.

Meets with faculty to define and communicate expectations for student engagement and faculty presence in course delivery. Meetings may be conducted physically, telephonically, by videoconference or email, or any combination of these.

Coaches/mentors instructors on a periodic and as‑needed basis.

DATA‑DRIVEN PROGRAM ANALYSIS

Acquires, converts, compiles, and analyzes relevant data to develop compelling arguments, develop a shared understanding through data storytelling, enhance decision‑making, and improve desired outcomes.

Analyzes assignment, course, program, and student experience data and make adjustments to attain assignment, course, program, and student performance & experience outcomes.

Analyzes data relative to program student inquiry and enrollment trends, course surveys, and Marketing outcomes, and makes adjustments to programs and courses as needed.

Analyzes financial data on assigned programs to ensure program financial goals are attained.

PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

Ensures the program is formally assessed according to the procedures established by the Bellevue University Academic Assessment Committee.

PROGRAM MARKETING

Working with Enrollment Management, collaboratively conducts program presentations and program orientations for new student recruitment and enrollment (via live and recorded video sessions).

Working with Marketing, collaboratively ensures program marketing material (website, landing pages, printed material, social media posts, etc.) accurately reflects program design, learning outcomes, and student experiences.

Working with Corporate Learning, collaboratively engages with B2B clients to market and present assigned programs.

SKILLS & ABILITIES Education

A Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, or a closely related field (preferred).

Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field combined with 3 years of professional experience in cloud computing or IT systems.

Industry Experience

3 to 5 years of professional experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies or in cloud computing.

Any of the following Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications:

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Foundational Level).

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate Level).

AWS Certified Sysops Administrator (Associate Level).

Any other AWS certification not listed above.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in key AWS services (such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).

Knowledge of Python programming language.

Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, automation).

Expertise in cloud security, compliance, and cost optimization.

Instructional Skills

Teaching or training delivery experience (online or face‑to‑face).

Ability to teach a wide variety of technology courses, to include AWS.

Ability to develop instructor guides that correspond with program courses.

Other Requirements

Ability to carry out management duties which require following University operating business procedures.

Ability to present ideas effectively.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external contacts.

Computer Skills General office and internet skills. Microsoft Office: E‑mail, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Works in an on‑premise office or approved remote office using a personal computer.

Pay and Benefits

The yearly salary for this role ranges from $65,000 - $80,000

Bellevue University full‑time employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b) retirement and tuition remission.

Note: this position is not open to candidates located in California.

To perform the essential functions of this job, the person must be able to … (key responsibilities and qualifications stated in the previous sections).

Legal Statements Disclaimer: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at‑will” relationship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The Bellevue University Consumer Information webpage, found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/consumer-information, provides readily accessible information to help consumers make informed decisions about post‑secondary education. Bellevue University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR), found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/pdfs/annual-safety-report.pdf, provides information about campus crime statistics and institutional security policies and procedures as well as information about student housing fire statistics and fire safety policies. You can obtain a paper copy of these reports from the Bellevue Dean of Students office by calling 402‑557‑7028. In addition to this, Bellevue University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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