Chair, Educator Certification

Summary

Join American College of Education as the Chair of the Department of Educator Certification! Lead and mentor faculty, drive program development and growth, and ensure student success. This role requires a terminal degree in education, administrative certification, and significant experience in teaching and leadership. The starting salary is $90,000+, plus an annual bonus. ACE offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k match. The position is remote, requiring reliable high-speed internet. Successful candidates will be highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about student success.

Requirements

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution associated with the education fields
• Active administrative certification
• Experience as a teacher/principal/administrator in elementary or secondary schools
• Demonstrated experience in leading an academic department in a higher education setting
• 5+ years' experience in teaching and leadership in a formal educational setting using both traditional and non-traditional teaching formats; higher education strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in successfully developing faculty relationships
• Experience working with state boards, commissions of education, or regional accrediting agencies
• Evidence of professional research and/or creative endeavors and expertise in the field
• Proven leadership in higher education; remote leadership experience preferred
• Ability to interpret and write analyses of educational research documents
• Current knowledge of leadership principles and techniques
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, under various deadlines, in a fast-paced environment with the ability to excel in an environment of quick growth, embracing change and progressive collaboration
• Ability to travel as required
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite applications proficiently
• Ability to use or learn how to use appropriate technology, including conferencing and learning management systems

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, mentor, and evaluate course faculty for the department
• Lead program development and growth, including active involvement in student enrollment, retention, and satisfaction
• Exercise full administrative responsibility for programs, including reporting and accreditation success, while participating in department and organization committees to maintain and increase program strength and efficiencies
• Collaborate with other departments to respond to student needs
• Hire, coach, manage, and lead administrators and faculty members within the department
• Lead faculty and student initiatives within the department to continuously improve results
• Ensure the vision of "serving others" is integrated into all departmental programs and courses and is modeled for faculty
• Compile performance reports, provide program information, and evaluate program effectiveness
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and guidelines for programs and the institution
• Develop and cultivate partnerships to support student achievement and enrollment growth
• Provide opportunities for student success by being available to adjudicate student appeals expeditiously
• Respond promptly to student, faculty, or administrative concerns and issues
• Recruit, select, train, and provide oversight and leadership to academic personnel
• Ensure that personnel are hired with the appropriate credentials, knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the needs of the academic program
• Serve as a mentor for team members by providing opportunities for professional development in supporting online instructional delivery skills, channeling skills for resolving issues, and providing guidance to ensure their professional success and retention
• Assign courses, monitor faculty performance, and conduct faculty assessments following organizational guidelines
• Encourage, motivate, and inspire administrators and faculty to greater excellence
• Provide content leadership for new programs and courses as well as reviewing and approving courses developed by course authors
• Review enrollment, retention, and student satisfaction metrics to ensure program growth and success and develop effective strategies to meet and exceed organizational student retention and satisfaction goals
• Model successful online teaching and research methods for faculty and students
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of the curricula and industry by participating in educational workshops/seminars, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. This includes maintaining a deep knowledge of emerging issues and trends related to the department
• Ensure quality of program and course offerings by supporting and promoting research

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates self-reliance by meeting/exceeding workflow needs
• Demonstrates positive attitude and motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills
• Follows established processes as outlined by organization and leadership
• Completes assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set
• Consistently produces a high volume of quality work
• Capable, and adapts as needed, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel
• Must support and embrace the College’s B Corp mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives
• Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills
• Must be "self-motivated" as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
• Must be collaborative in driving decisions and a team-player
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Builds and maintains student satisfaction
• Recognizes and anticipates student needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement & reduction programs
• Generous PTO
• 401k and employer match
• Full-service wellness and EAP program
• Employee recognition and awards programs
• Employer paid life & AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Employer paid long-term disability