The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

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Job Description: The Associate Director of Academic Operations will work collaboratively with the affiliate institutions to serve a shared vision of academic excellence, providing operational and project management support, specialized expertise and strategic guidance for the affiliates’ academic initiatives. The Associate Director will assist in the management of the operational component of academic program development to ensure that new and modified programs launch on time and meet goals for academic quality, fiscal and operational feasibility. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Support the development and implementation of modified or new programs from conception to launch Provide advice and assistance to the colleges, as well as TCSES personnel, on the requirements of and process for program implementation and approval Develop project plans that facilitate monitoring and tracking program implementation for each institution Key coordination of all Programs that are newly developed and any maintenance or changes to colleges’ programs – Works closely across the specific college along with all areas of TCSES (Marketing, Admissions, IT, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Student Academic Support, etc.) to implement new programs Ensures that programs are compliant with their Accreditors Ensures that colleges are following their academic catalogues in setting up or changing programs/courses, etc. Communicates these standards across TCSES Review internal program modification requests to identify the regulatory impact and institutional requirements, and provide guidance to the college academic leadership. Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards for program development Assist in the tracking and management of catalog review, changes, and publication of the College’s catalogues. Understand the technology used to implement all new and modified programs. Understand the implications involved with business processes and complexities Effectively work across teams to successfully integrate New Colleges joining TCSES Perform other related duties as assigned. Position Requirements: Strong verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to clearly and respectfully articulate differing points of view Comfortable interacting with high level executives and administration, as well as regulatory agencies. Ability to understand increasing complexities with various program. Ability to take best practices from one college and execute across the entire System. Ability to work on multiple projects independently and simultaneously. Computer literate in word-processing, spread sheets, desktop publishing and databases. Strong leadership skills and project management skills Position Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of 5-10 years of postsecondary administration experience required. Strong general research skills. Ability to understand various levels of degrees, and quickly assimilate how to implement programs at the College level and across the System. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform sedentary work Ability to operate office equipment including computer, printers, and phone Ability to travel preferred. Compensation & Benefits This opportunity is budgeted at $78,000 - 83,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below. https://www.tcsedsystem.edu/careers/ The Community Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Community Solution Education System is an integrated, nonprofit system of colleges and universities that work collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, student success, and community impact. Founded in 2009, The Community Solution has grown to encompass six distinct communities—The Chicago School, Pacific Oaks College & Children's School, The Colleges of Law, Saybrook University, Kansas Health Science University-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and University of Western States. United by a shared vision, we work together to build strategic partnerships and leverage economies of scale so institutions can focus on their mission—educating students. For more information, visit http://www.tcsedsystem.edu.