Academy Chair

Pats Aircraft Llc; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALOFT AeroArchitects in Georgetown, DE is seeking the Academy Chair to oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of the ALOFT Academy and curricula. You will align educational strategies with organizational goals and manage funding resources to sustain and grow the program at Delaware Coastal Airport.

You will lead curriculum design, faculty oversight, talent development, and partnership building with educational institutions and funding bodies, reporting to the VP of Quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in STEM educational administration, curriculum development, and funding management.
• Strong knowledge of STEM educational standards, instructional design, and assessment practices including curricula development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and secure funding for educational programs.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in educational technologies and software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage and motivate a multidiscipline team to meet program commitments.
• Accomplish planned work in compliance with company procedures.
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office software and other company and discipline specific software applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evaluation of curricula to ensure alignment with educational standards and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with the training department and subject matter experts to integrate innovative teaching methods and technologies.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of instructional programs and implement data-driven improvements.
• Work closely with various departments to identify the organization's evolving needs and tailor the curriculum to ensure alignment with business goals, industry trends, and skill requirements.
• Develop and manage the budget for the ALOFT Academy, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, partnerships, and sponsorships.
• Oversee the financial planning and reporting processes related to the ALOFT Academy.
• Provide leadership and support to the training department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including educational institutions, community organizations, and funding bodies.
• Represent ALOFT at conferences, workshops, and other professional events.
• Prepare and present reports on program performance, funding utilization, and strategic initiatives to senior management.

Skills

Curriculum design

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Educational technology

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in education

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Professional Georgetown, DE, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1464

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SUMMARY

The Academy Chair is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of ALOFT Academy and curricula. This role includes developing and managing funding resources to ensure sustainable delivery of high-quality learning experiences and evolve into a self-funded enterprise that reliably delivers talent necessary for ALOFT to sustain and grow the business base at Delaware Coastal Airport . The Academy Chair will work closely with the Training department, and stakeholders to align educational and talent development strategies with organizational goals. The Academy chair carries core charter in curricula development, faculty oversight, talent development and independent funding through local, state and federal resources and partners. The Academy Chair reports to the Vice President of Quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, development, and evaluation of curricula to ensure alignment with educational standards and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with the training department and subject matter experts to integrate innovative teaching methods and technologies.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of instructional programs and implement data-driven improvements.
• Work closely with various departments to identify the organization's evolving needs and tailor the curriculum to ensure alignment with business goals, industry trends, and skill requirements.
• Develop and manage the budget for the ALOFT Academy, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, partnerships, and sponsorships.
• Oversee the financial planning and reporting processes related to the ALOFT Academy.
• Provide leadership and support to the training department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including educational institutions, community organizations, and funding bodies.
• Represent ALOFT at conferences, workshops, and other professional events.
• Prepare and present reports on program performance, funding utilization, and strategic initiatives to senior management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in STEM educational administration, curriculum development, and funding management.
• Strong knowledge of STEM educational standards, instructional design, and assessment practices including curricula development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and secure funding for educational programs.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in educational technologies and software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage and motivate a multidiscipline team to meet program commitments.
• Accomplish planned work in compliance with company procedures.
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office software and other company and discipline specific software applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret complex documents.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Master’s degree in education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist.

TRAVEL

Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Standard office environment.
• Occasional exposure to noise, smells, dust and fumes typically associated in a manufacturing or aviation environment.