Academic Lead

Tricoci University • Libertyville, IL

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About The Position

The Academic Lead is a hands-on instructional leadership role and the day-to-day academic leader on campus. Working closely with the Campus Director, this position strengthens educator performance, improves classroom culture, and elevates the student learning experience by coaching educators, supporting curriculum execution, monitoring student engagement, and translating academic expectations into daily practice. The role contributes to improvements in attendance, retention, licensure readiness, and student satisfaction. The Academic Lead is not a director.

Requirements

• Active program-appropriate license.
• Prior educator experience.
• Strong coaching and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership or mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards.
• Data-informed decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide timely, actionable feedback to educators.
• Coach educators on classroom management, student engagement, lesson pacing, and instructional effectiveness.
• Support new educator onboarding, training, and early-stage development.
• Assist the Campus Director with educator performance assessments, force rankings, and development plans.
• Reinforce academic standards, professionalism, and consistency across programs and shifts.
• Establish and maintain a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support educators in addressing student behavior, motivation, and engagement challenges.
• Partner with educators to improve daily attendance and retention.
• Serve as a visible academic presence for students.
• Ensure curriculum is delivered accurately and consistently.
• Support lesson planning and integration of theory and practical instruction.
• Monitor student academic progress and skill development.
• Assist with licensure readiness and evaluations.
• Partner with the Campus Director on academic initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Campus Director on SSA duties.
• Support compliance with state, accreditation, and institutional standards.
• Promptly escalate academic risks and concerns.
• Contribute to special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year.
• 401K plan.
• Access to Continuing Education Units (CEU) classes.
• Complimentary services at the student clinic.
• Product discounts.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• A rewarding and dynamic work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed