Academic Program Manager - College of Education

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits including tuition

Time off and holidays

Volunteer time off

Education Tuition Discount

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a COE Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations for designated programs within the College of Education. This role coordinates with college leadership to prepare approvals for new and revised programs, manages timelines for certificate and degree offerings, and supports academic program development.

The position requires collaboration with COE Directors, preparation of committee documents, and research on programmatic trends.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• PK-12 Education experience and knowledge preferred.
• Teaching experience and certification preferred.
• Two or more years’ related experience in higher education environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and work directly with College leadership to prepare documents required for approval of new and revised programs for Academic Affairs, accrediting bodies, University Program Reviews and Arizona Department of Education and other states under the guidance of and in collaboration with other College of Education (COE) Directors.
• Manage and maintain all certificate programs and academic programs timelines as assigned by COE Directors.
• Supports College leadership and Directors with assigned programs as needed.
• Prepare all College Committee documents related to academic programs, organizes monthly meeting notes in collaboration with COE Leadership.
• Assist in the development of training materials for monthly program knowledge trainings and updates for all Student Service Counselors.
• Aide in researching programmatic trends and requirements related to program and certificate development.
• Attend University meetings related to academic programs as assigned.
• Assist in preparing documents required for approval of retired programs for Academic Affairs and University level processes.
• Perform other duties and oversees projects and academic programs as assigned by the College leadership, Academic Programs and Outreach team centered on teaching, service, and leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Program management

Policy implementation

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree preferred

PK-12 Education experience preferred

Teaching experience and certification preferred

Higher education experience preferred

Job description

Grand Canyon University

One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The COE Program Manager is responsible for day-to-day operational management of the designated program area in the department/college. Program management often requires the coordination of work within the unit and/or across a number of administrative units. Although primarily a non-supervisory activity, a large and/or complex program, or one undergoing rapid growth may require that the Program Manager supervise support staff. Program Managers focus on policy implementation (they may have role in crafting policies for approval) and they perform and supervise the activities of the unit.

Location

Main Campus

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Benefits

• full benefits portfolio including tuition package

What You Will Do

• Provide assistance and work directly with College leadership to prepare documents required for approval of new and revised programs for Academic Affairs, accrediting bodies, University Program Reviews and Arizona Department of Education and other states under the guidance of and in collaboration with other College of Education (COE) Directors.
• Manage and maintain all certificate programs and academic programs timelines as assigned by COE Directors.
• Supports College leadership and Directors with assigned programs as needed.
• Prepare all College Committee documents related to academic programs, organizes monthly meeting notes in collaboration with COE Leadership.
• Assist in the development of training materials for monthly program knowledge trainings and updates for all Student Service Counselors.
• Aide in researching programmatic trends and requirements related to program and certificate development.
• Attend University meetings related to academic programs as assigned.
• Assist in preparing documents required for approval of retired programs for Academic Affairs and University level processes.
• Perform other duties and oversees projects and academic programs as assigned by the College leadership, Academic Programs and Outreach team centered on teaching, service, and leadership responsibilities.

What You Will Have

• Master’s degree preferred
• PK-12 Education experience and knowledge preferred
• Teaching experience and certification preferred
• Two or more years’ related experience in higher education environment preferred

Why work at GCU

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program #INDLOPESUP

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.