Director Academic Development (ACDV) Program

About the role

The Director, Academic Development, has the primary responsibility for the long-term growth and development of ACDV 101, which is designed to be a key part of the students' Frist Year Experience and transition into college.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to deliver student-centered solutions within an educational setting.
• Ability to exercise discretion in decision-making based on best practices, technical expertise, and professional judgment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to establish effective working relationships within and outside of CCBC.
• Strong organizational, time management, and data management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out complex assignments.
• Ability to manage course scheduling and staffing, including the recruitment, assignment, and supervision of faculty.
• Ability to design curriculum and implement instructional best practices, including first-year experience and academic development courses.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate faculty and staff, including experience with hiring, mentoring, scheduling, and supporting professional growth.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and apply data to assess program effectiveness, inform improvements, and support student outcomes.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and data systems, such as learning management systems (LMS), customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, early alert systems, and advising tools.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities, particularly in addressing student issues, faculty concerns, and program challenges in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Ability to collaborate across the college to provide professional development and instructional resources to support students across their CCBC journey.

Requirements

• Master's degree and three (3) years of experience in post-secondary education required, preferably in a Community College.
• Experience with curriculum development, faculty professional development, or student success initiatives (e.g., first-year experience, advising, career pathways).
• Knowledge of best practices in student retention, first-year programs, academic development, and guided pathways.
• Two years of teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Do you have a master's degree?
• Do you have three (3) years of experience in post-secondary education?
• Do you have experience working in a Community College?
• Do you have experience with curriculum development, faculty professional development, or student success initiatives (e.g., first-year experience, advising, career pathways). Please provide examples.
• Do you have knowledge of best practices in student retention, first-year programs, academic development, and guided pathways? Please provide examples.

Skills

• Ability to exercise discretion in decision-making based on best practices, technical expertise, and professional judgment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and data management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out complex assignments.
• Ability to manage course scheduling and staffing, including the recruitment, assignment, and supervision of faculty.
• Ability to design curriculum and implement instructional best practices, including first-year experience and academic development courses.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate faculty and staff, including experience with hiring, mentoring, scheduling, and supporting professional growth.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and apply data to assess program effectiveness, inform improvements, and support student outcomes.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and data systems, such as learning management systems (LMS), customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, early alert systems, and advising tools.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities, particularly in addressing student issues, faculty concerns, and program challenges in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Ability to collaborate across the college to provide professional development and instructional resources to support students across their CCBC journey.

Benefits

CCBC Full Time Benefits at a Glance

Pay

Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.

Schedule

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