Academic Director, Professional Studies

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Penn Foster

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201 - 500 funcionários

📚 Educação

👥 B2C

🤝 B2B

Education • B2C • B2B

Penn Foster é um provedor de educação online credenciado e focado em carreiras, oferecendo programas certificados, diplomas, graduações de associados, bacharelados e ensino médio no formato autodidata. Seu catálogo abrange áreas vocacionais e profissionais, incluindo saúde, tecnologia veterinária, profissões especializadas (HVACR, elétrica, encanamento), reparo automotivo, negócios, TI, justiça criminal, design, hospitalidade, e mais. A Penn Foster atende alunos individuais (mais de 133. 000 estudantes ativos) com cursos online flexíveis, disponíveis 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana, e também oferece soluções de treinamento para empresas. A instituição opera diversas escolas/divisões e mantém credenciamentos como DEAC e credenciamentos específicos de programas (por exemplo, um programa de técnico veterinário credenciado pela AVMA-CVTEA).

Descrição

• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the Professional Studies portfolio • Ensure alignment of programs with workforce demands, accreditation standards, and institutional goals • Lead program evaluation, continuous improvement, and innovation in online pedagogy • Identify opportunities for new program development and expansion • Oversee curriculum design, updates, and instructional quality across all programs • Ensure academic rigor, relevance, and alignment with industry standards • Collaborate with instructional design teams to enhance learner experience and outcomes • Lead, mentor, and develop faculty and academic staff • Establish performance expectations and conduct evaluations • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and learner-centered teaching • Monitor key performance indicators (retention, completion, satisfaction, and employment outcomes) • Implement initiatives to improve learner engagement and success • Partner with support teams, operations, and other teams to optimize the learner journey • Work closely with product, marketing, operations, and workforce partners • Contribute to institutional initiatives and strategic planning • Ensure programs meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance requirements • Support audits, reporting, and accreditation reviews • Maintain documentation and processes aligned with quality assurance standards

🎯 Requisitos

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline required, PhD or EdD preferred • 5+ years of leadership experience in online or distance education • Proven experience managing academic programs and faculty teams • Experience with career-focused or workforce-aligned education programs preferred • Strong understanding of online pedagogy and instructional best practices • Strategic thinking with operational execution capability • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Data-driven decision-making and analytical capability • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Experience with different technologies, learning platforms, and academic systems preferred, such as Brightspace, Dynamic 365, and Tableau

🏖️ Benefícios

• medical • dental • vision • flexible spending • generous paid time off • sponsored volunteer opportunities • a 401K with a company match • free access to our online programs