Academic Program Lead

Computer-Systems-Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer-Systems-Institute in Charlestown, MA seeks an Academic Program Lead to train, coach, and develop faculty while ensuring the delivery of CSI-approved curriculum. You will work with academic deans to support student success and retention.

Responsibilities include supervising a faculty team for 150+ students, conducting observations, and organizing events. The role requires flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education, teaching, curriculum & instruction, educational leadership, or related field.
• At least two years of industry-relevant work experience preferred.
• Commitment to academic excellence and strong oral/written communication.
• Knowledge of pedagogical methods and LMS.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee faculty/students for 150+ students across assigned programs.
• Maintain one teaching class with flexible scheduling (nights/weekends) as needed.
• Train, mentor, and monitor faculty; conduct faculty meetings.
• Assist Academic Deans and Program Managers in oversight of faculty/students.
• Interview teacher candidates and coordinate events; advise students on SAP.
• Organize field trips and contribute to program improvement and curriculum development.
• Participate in orientation for new students; promote best practices among faculty.

Skills

Academic leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Pedagogical methods

LMS

Team leadership

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online learning tools

Job description

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Academic Program Lead

MA Charlestown ESL, Charlestown, MA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 3742

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.