Operations Management Program Lead

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,878 - 46,872; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Job summary

An educational institution in Minneapolis is seeking a part-time Operations Management Program Lead to manage program development and align curriculum with industry needs. The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree and have relevant experience in operations management. Responsibilities include creating course content, collaborating with faculty, and ensuring the program meets learner needs. Flexibility in scheduling is offered with a compensation structure based on FTE during design and development phases.

Qualifications

• 4 years of work experience related to operations management.
• Ability to explain concepts for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and update program description and outcomes.
• Collaborate with instructors to revise curriculum annually.
• Assist with developing solutions for workforce development clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of operations management

Inclusivity in education

Feedback abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

About the Job

The Operations Management Program Lead is a temporary, part‑time, non‑tenured position for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. The Program Lead is responsible for aligning the program with the skill needs in the program’s industry or occupation. This will include participating in interviews with other industry experts, recommending program‑level curriculum (i.e. program name, program description, program outcomes, outcomes for the courses that comprise the program), participating in course developer and instructor search committees, advising course developers and instructors, and recommending program and course revisions.

The Operations Management certificate will be a non‑credit certificate program. It will consist of 2–4 courses. This certificate will provide the essential skills to effectively serve as an operations manager. Each course will be 4–8 weeks in length and include 4–5 hours of asynchronous learning per week and a 60–90 minute Zoom session each week. In general, information will be delivered using asynchronous media (e.g. recorded video) and synchronous sessions will be used for interactive conversation and activities that invite learners to engage and apply information. Learners will be assessed using authentic assessments that simulate real‑world application of skills.

The Program Lead will be initially appointed for a 4‑month period during the design phase of the program. That initial appointment may be extended into a development phase and an ongoing annual appointment.

Please note, we are not offering H-1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Create and update program description.
• Create and update clear, succinct, and measurable program outcomes.
• Create and update a list of required and/or elective courses in the program.
• Write course descriptions and outcomes so the courses are aligned with the program outcomes.
• Annually review and revise program‑level curriculum, including program description, program outcomes, the list of required and/or elective courses in the program, course names, course descriptions, and course outcomes.
• Annually review each course and collaborate with instructors to make changes based on learner feedback, instructor feedback, and industry changes.
• Follow the requirements laid out in the course development handbook.
• Assist with developing solutions for workforce development clients.
• Collaborate with course SMEs and instructors to programmatically align courses.
• Participate in course SME and instructor searches as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of work experience related to the subject matter.
• A demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment that serves a diverse community within a professional setting.
• Deep knowledge of the program subject matter.
• Ability to explain concepts in ways that help others learn.
• Ability to provide feedback that both encourages and helps learners develop knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least six or more years of work experience related to the subject matter.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and adult learning principles.
• Ability to evaluate assessments (e.g. course projects) to determine if they demonstrate achievement of course learning outcomes.
• Experience teaching adult learners in both live and asynchronous contexts.
• Experience developing and/or teaching topics related to AI for Digital Marketing.
• Experience developing or revising adult education programs (credit or non‑credit).

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: During the design phase of the program (4 months) this will be a .08 FTE appointment. Compensation for this 4‑month phase is $2,050.

If the program is approved for development, the appointment may be extended to an annual appointment at .05 FTE. Compensation for the annual appointment is $4,200 yr.

The Program Lead may also be appointed to develop and teach one or more courses in the program for additional pay if the program is approved for development. The additional pay for course development and instruction will depend on the length of the course as determined in the program design phase.

• Course Development Compensation: 20 hour (2 CEU) – $4,000; 30 hour (3 CEU) – $5,400.
• Course Instruction Compensation: 20 hour (2 CEU) – $2,162; 30 hour (3 CEU) – $2,713.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.