Academic Manager

Eckerd Connects; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

19 Paid Time Off days the first year

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in El Paso, TX is seeking an Academic Manager to lead the Academic Department and ensure high-quality education delivery. The role includes planning curriculum, supervising staff, and maintaining student records. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Education and 3+ years of experience in teaching or related fields. This position offers an annual salary of $57,000 - $59,000 along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred.
• Three years teaching or work-related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise Academic Department activities.
• Ensure Job Corps-approved curriculum is taught.
• Prepare and submit reports on student progress.

Skills

Teaching skills

Counseling

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Job description

Intro

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 Paid Time Off the first year
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $57,000 - $59,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Academic Manager reports to the Deputy Director and is a salaried, exempt position.
• The Academic Manager plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the Academic Department. Ensures Job Corps-approved curriculum is being taught in individual classrooms.
• Prepares and submits reports as required. Ensures proper records on students’ progress, performance, etc. are maintained by the instructors and proper record of students’ attendance is maintained by the Academic Department, utilizing the CIS Attendance Watch report.
• Develops a planned orientation program for new instructors and provides for in-service training of all departmental staff.
• The Academic Manager jointly, with the Career Technical Training Manager, is responsible for: counseling students about schedules; scheduling entering students and making schedule changes for others; composing, printing, and distributing weekly master schedule, master summary, and students’ copies of individual schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred.
• Three years teaching or work-related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Certified to teach in the state in which center is located preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Eckerd Connects is a drug‑free workplace and utilizes E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Our Program Location

David Carrasco Job Corps
11155 Gateway Blvd W
El Paso, TX 79935