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Academic Program Lead

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Charlestown, City of Boston, MA, USA
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Charlestown, City of Boston, MA, USA
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Leads an academic program by training, mentoring, and monitoring faculty; supporting student success and retention; overseeing curriculum delivery; conducting faculty observations and meetings; interviewing instructors; advising students; coordinating events and field trips; and contributing to program improvement and curriculum development.
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Job Title: Program Lead

General Summary

The Program Lead is responsible for training, coaching, and developing the faculty of assigned programs as well as for the development and delivery of CSI-approved curriculum. The Program Lead works with academic deans and faculty to ensure student academic successes and retention.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist Academic Deans and Program Managers in oversight of faculty/student for approximately 150+ students in assigned programs.
  • Maintains one teaching class assignment with flexible scheduling (including nights and weekends) as needed to accommodate students.
  • Train, mentor, and monitor faculty
  • Conduct faculty meetings for assigned programs
  • Answer student inquiries and mentor students for success within the designated program
  • Interview teacher candidates
  • Coordinate events and build community resources
  • Advise students on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
  • Conduct in-class observations
  • Organize field trips
  • Actively contribute to program improvement and curriculum development
  • Participate in orientation for new students
  • Promote best practices among faculty
  • Ensure that assignment submission, test taking, and grading are completed correctly and on time
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned
  • Staying up-to-date on current trends within the industry through professional development, research, and conferences.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Commitment to academic excellence
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Strong sense of customer service
  • Knowledge of pedagogical methods
  • Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Team building skills & leadership aptitude
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
  • Ability to use the following equipment and software packages with proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use online learning tools

Education and Experience: The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, teaching, curriculum & instruction, educational leadership, or related field. At least two years of industry relevant work experience is preferred.

Benefits Offered

  • Health Insurance.
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discount Program

Computer Systems Institute Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

1105 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215 1127

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