Associate Vice President of Educational Programs

WASC Senior College and University Commission; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

WSCUC, the accrediting agency for higher education, seeks an Associate Vice President of Educational Programs to lead workshops, webinars, and core programs like the Accreditation Leadership Academy. You will collaborate with the VP/CLO and the Educational Programs & Training team to shape strategic directions and ensure impactful programming for member institutions and the public.

The role also trains volunteers and staff, participates in ARC Steering Committee, and contributes to thought

Qualifications

• Experience crafting educational programming for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Higher education accreditation knowledge and related leadership/teaching expertise.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills for online and in-person workshops and webinars.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of workshops and events.
• Oversee ARC Steering Committee planning and on-site logistics.
• Train agency volunteers, commissioners, and staff; support public-facing programming.

Skills

Experience with educational programing

Presentation & facilitation

Written & oral communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Hybrid/remote teamwork

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Experience with online programs & training

Microsoft 365 & Zoom proficiency

Tools

Zoom

Learning Management Systems

AI tools

Job description

The Associate Vice President of Educational Programs plays a key role on the Educational Programs & Training team at WSCUC, with primary responsibility for programming that engages member institutions, peer reviewers, and the public. The role supports the development and implementation of workshops and webinars, the Accreditation Leadership Academy, and programming for the annual Accreditation Resource Conference (ARC), in consultation with the VP/CLO and other team members. This position also serves as a core member of the ARC Steering Committee. Additional responsibilities include the training of agency volunteers, Commissioners, and staff, as well as contributing to broader thought leadership initiatives.

About WSCUC

The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. WSCUC’s outcomes-focused accreditation supports institutions in building and sustaining innovative educational programs and assures the public that accredited institutions meet rigorous standards of quality and effectiveness. WSCUC member institutions enroll 1.2 million students. The Commission is committed to making evidence of student achievement publicly accessible, including learning, graduation rates, and postgraduation outcomes, and to promoting the diverse missions of its institutions and the students they serve. Institutions are encouraged to be responsibly innovative in a dynamic postsecondary environment. WSCUC practices a peer-review, Standardsbased process to ensure quality and accountability along with continuous institutional improvement. The professional staff works with institutional representatives to support institutional self‑examination and demonstrate compliance with Commission Standards.

Workshops and Webinars

• Partner with the VP/CLO to shape the strategic direction of WSCUC's educational programming and lead the development and delivery of workshops and events
• As needed, attend VP meetings and Commission meetings to represent educational programming and training
• As needed, participate in and present at other agency meetings and external meetings or conferences

Core Programs

• In collaboration with the VP/CLO and external mentors and facilitators, own the planning, logistics, and curriculum development for core programs, such as the Accreditation Leadership Academy (ALA), including the ALA Learning Management System
• Oversee the review of participant applications, assignments, and projects, and supervise mentors and volunteer experts
• Lead outreach and engagement with ALA participants and alumni
• Coordinate with the Director of Educational Events and Resource Specialist on program logistics

ARC Annual Meeting

• Serve as a core member of the ARC Steering Committee and planning team.
• Develop, facilitate, and host or co-host ARC sessions as needed.
• Support on-site logistics during the ARC.

Training

• Lead the development and maintenance of training materials and modules for agency volunteers and other key roles, in partnership with the VP/CLO, ensuring content stays accurate, engaging, and current
• Oversee monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement of mandatory training in response to evolving agency needs

Qualifications

• Experience crafting educational programming designed to meet the unique needs of specific groups of stakeholders
• Higher education experience that includes an understanding of accreditation and substantive experience in a relevant area such as assessment, institutional administration or leadership, or teaching and learning. Working knowledge of principles and practices related to student learning, assessment, institutional effectiveness, and organizational change
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including experience designing and leading online and in-person workshops and/or hosting webinars or online meetings
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• High degree of accuracy and careful attention to detail
• Ability to work individually and in teams, including in a hybrid or remote working environment
• Strong analytical skills are an asset
• Ability to build productive business/working relationships

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience in higher education; Doctoral degree or deep experience in higher education or accreditation is an asset.
• Experience with online programs, professional development and training, planning, and project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Zoom webinar/meeting tools

Additional Experience (Optional)

• Experience with WSCUC, such as having served as a WSCUC peer reviewer, ALA alumnus, WSCUC fellow/workshop presenter, or ARC presenter is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with learning applications and content creation software including Learning Management Systems, AI tools, and video and audio editing software

Please note this role includes mandatory in-person activities at various locations, not limited to workshops, Accreditation Leadership Academy, ARC Annual Meeting, Commission meetings, and WSCUC staff or team gatherings.

Compensation

The annual salary for this role is $150,000, with an additional benefits package.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.