General Education Assistant Program Director

The General Education Assistant Program Director is responsible for promoting a culture of educational effectiveness and excellence of student learning outcomes in general education. The Assistant Program Director will report directly to the General Education Program Director and is accountable for assisting with all aspects of administration and management of the program including curriculum and assessment, student progression and retention, faculty oversight, program effectiveness and student satisfaction. A successful candidate will meet the required qualifications and present a teaching and professional philosophy that is aligned with the university's core values of delivering an accessible, diversified, innovative, and high-quality education.

Essential Functions:

• Advances the university's and general education program's mission and objectives through systematic evaluation of student learning and advancement of student outcomes.
• Serves as a liaison between GE students and GE faculty/administration to ensure Stanbridge standards are being met by both students and faculty.
• Assists with general education faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation according to institutional and accreditation guidelines.
• Coordinates retention efforts with Student Services for all GE courses.
• Serves as general education faculty in the program's science courses.
• Completes additional duties to assist the GE Program Director

Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in a science discipline represented in the university's general education program from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to teach in multiple disciplines: Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology strongly desired.
• Must have a minimum of 15 semester hours in each subject area.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a full-time faculty teaching in a general education program.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching in an online teaching and learning environment.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Action oriented, innovative thinking, and flexible.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work within a deadline-oriented environment.

Conditions of Employment:

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• Employment verification will be conducted to verify the minimum years of practical work experience required by our accreditors.
• All employment offers are contingent upon completion of a background check.

Work Environment:

• Standard office/classroom/lab or clinical setting.
• Typically, duties are performed in an office/classroom/Lab/clinical setting environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• Work environment may include skills lab or bedside environments as required by program.
• An incumbent is subject to contact with others, frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment and demanding timelines.

Physical Demands:

• The incumbent regularly sits for extended periods.
• Physical ability to perform the duties as assigned to the program or department.
• Proficient in operating electronic keyboards and other office machines.
• Effective verbal communication skills in answering telephones and providing information with clarity and distinctness.
• Ability to read fine print and operate computers with precision.
• Ability to understand voices over the telephone and in person.
• Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing between 10-25 pounds as needed.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources