Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

About the Role

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Program Director (PD) is an academic leadership position responsible for academic program development and oversight. This role may include teaching a defined course load annually. The PD ensures assigned programs align 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 current with market and higher education trends, adjusting programs to provide educational pathways leading to positive career opportunities. This position requires data fluency to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. The leadership style should be firm and goal-oriented while motivating and engaging stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Program Design and Delivery:
  • Oversees assigned program(s) and the creation and delivery of high-quality, engaging course content.
  • Leads the development, implementation, teaching, and oversight of educational programs to meet Bellevue University Course Master Design Standards.
  • Collaborates with the Dean, Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Career Services, and external stakeholders (e.g., advisory boards, corporate clients, accrediting agencies) to develop and update academic programs.
  • Maps courses to Program Student Learning Outcomes and desired skill outcomes.
  • Chairs an Academic Advisory Board and coordinates periodic meetings for program improvement and market alignment.
  • Conducts quarterly reviews of teaching performance, course and program performance, and program learning outcomes.
  • Recruits and selects subject matter experts to create high-performing, engaging courses adhering to university standards.
  • Collaborates with the Design and Development team to deliver innovative, high-performing, and engaging learning content.
  • Creates internships or experiential learning opportunities where feasible.
  • Develops and monitors the scheduling of program courses.
• Faculty Development:
  • Coaches, mentors, monitors performance, and evaluates assigned faculty to ensure academic integrity and student engagement.
  • Ensures faculty meet performance management expectations.
  • Communicates expectations for student engagement and faculty presence in course delivery.
  • Provides coaching and mentoring to instructors on a periodic and as-needed basis.
• Data-Driven Program Analysis:
  • Uses data fluency to provide insights, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance decision-making.
  • Analyzes assignment, course, program, and student experience data to adjust and attain performance outcomes.
  • Reviews program student inquiry, enrollment trends, course surveys, and marketing outcomes to make necessary adjustments.
  • Analyzes financial data to ensure program financial goals are met.
• Program Assessment:
  • Engages in the University’s formal Program Assessment process to continuously improve assigned programs.
  • Ensures programs are formally assessed according to procedures established by the Bellevue University Academic Assessment Committee.
• Program Marketing:
  • Collaborates with University Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Corporate Learning to grow student enrollment.
  • Conducts program presentations and orientations for new student recruitment (via live and recorded sessions).
  • Ensures program marketing materials (website, landing pages, printed material, social media) accurately reflect program design and outcomes.
  • Engages with B2B clients to market and present assigned programs.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Master’s degree in Business, Management, or a closely related field (required).
  • Ph.D. in Business or Doctor of Business Administration (strongly preferred).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of online and/or face-to-face teaching experience.
  • Ability to teach a wide variety of Business and Management courses at the undergraduate level.
  • Industry experience relative to assigned academic programs (highly desired).
  • Familiarity with data and data analysis for identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Online course development or design experience (highly desired).
  • Familiarity with Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) (highly desired).
  • Familiarity with Blackboard Ultra Learning Management System (highly desired).
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to follow University operating business procedures.
  • Strong presentation and organizational skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external contacts.
  • Must be available to work onsite at Bellevue University Main Campus Monday through Friday.
• Computer Skills:
  • Proficiency in general office and internet skills.
  • Microsoft Office: Email, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.