Academic Program Lead

Computer-Systems-Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer-Systems-Institute in Charlestown, MA is seeking an Academic Program Lead to train, coach, and develop faculty across CSI-approved curricula and to collaborate with academic deans to ensure student success and retention.

The role includes overseeing faculty/students for about 150+ learners, maintaining a teaching load with flexible hours, mentoring teachers, conducting observations, organizing events, and contributing to curriculum development and program improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Academic Deans and Program Managers in oversight of faculty/students 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.
• Interview teacher candidates.
• Coordinate events and build community resources.
• Advise students on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Organize field trips.
• Actively contribute to program improvement and curriculum development.
• Promote best practices among faculty.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Pedagogical methods

Learning Management Systems

Team leadership

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Online learning tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Online learning tools

Job description

Academic Program Lead

MA Charlestown ESL, Charlestown, MA, US

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.

• 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.