Assistant Academic Program Director, Applied Behavior Analysis

Capella University

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About The Position

The Assistant Program Director (APD) is a key leadership position within the university; they promote and support a quality academic experience for learners by promoting an engaging courseroom environment that facilitates achievement of program outcomes. The Assistant Program Director, working closely with Program Directors (PD), takes an active role in oversight of curricula quality and rigor, and works to ensure curricula are professionally relevant, current, efficient, effective, and cohesive. This position contributes to a range of activities related to excellence in curriculum design/delivery and assessment effectiveness, learner success, satisfaction and engagement. They work closely with PDs, Core Faculty, assistant/associate deans, and faculty directors, as well as relevant university departments, to manage systems and processes related to curriculum creation and delivery, and coordinate with the relevant faculty directors to remain aware of issues related to faculty. The APD acts as a liaison to other departments including Course Development, Center for Faculty Excellence, Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness, Learner Affairs, Site-based learning and others as required. Oversee curriculum development according to external standards and in alignment with university design principles; supervision of SME course development and leadership. Utilize analytics and evidence-based practices to execute actions that drive continuous quality improvement application in learner success, teaching, engagement, academic quality, and curricula development. Coordinate, analyze and address trends related to learner academic honesty working closely with learner affairs. Advise the PD to maintain alignment between academic offerings and professional trends and standards, while seeking professional validation wherever possible (in the way of credentials, licensure, alignment with existing or emerging standards/programmatic requirements, etc.) Contribute to specialized accreditation processes, self-study, etc.; ensure alignment to HLC best practices in university faculty oversight of curriculum. Serve as liaison with multiple internal cross functional partners. Address learner programmatic issues (academic, professional disposition, behaviors). Teach or mentor as assigned. All other duties as assigned. Skills, Competencies, and Disposition Critical to this Position: Education — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum development, andragogy, and assessment. Knowledge of online teaching, competency-based education, and direct assessment. Discipline knowledge. Ability to objectively analyze program/course quality data and implement recommendations relevant to improving learner outcomes. Ability to maintain program compliance with all regulatory rules, and national program accreditation standards. Familiarity with program development and evaluation. Ability to advise and assess learning effectiveness and quality of the education experience. Navigation --Resolve multi-faceted types of problems encountered involving courses, faculty, regulatory or administrative issues. Adaptability/Flexibility — Open to change. Drive results despite ambiguity. Innovation — Creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Stress Tolerance —Ability to accept constructive criticism and deal with high stress situations. Leadership - Ability to operate independently (leading, collaborating and executing) in a highly ambiguous, matrixed environment with high interdependencies. Be a doer, focused not just on thought partnership but on getting things done and executing both independently and with others. Lead by listening, be highly collaborative, and productively contribute opinions to critical decision-making processes. Act independently to achieve results in support of business goals and strategies with a program area. Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs. Ability to travel as required/needed.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years teaching in an accredited program or related field; online higher education teaching experience required
Doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field required
BCBA required
Must be able to travel 10% of time
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Access information using a computer
Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain
Effectively cope with stressful situations
Strong mental acuity
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership in academia or in a practitioner setting preferred
Significant experience managing and working with remote teams and a matrix environment preferred
BCBA-D preferred
Demonstrated contribution to the discipline including publishing, committee involvement, or professional association involvement
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs
Ability to travel as required/needed

Responsibilities

Oversee curriculum development according to external standards and in alignment with university design principles
Supervision of SME course development and leadership
Utilize analytics and evidence-based practices to execute actions that drive continuous quality improvement application in learner success, teaching, engagement, academic quality, and curricula development
Coordinate, analyze and address trends related to learner academic honesty working closely with learner affairs
Advise the PD to maintain alignment between academic offerings and professional trends and standards, while seeking professional validation wherever possible (in the way of credentials, licensure, alignment with existing or emerging standards/programmatic requirements, etc.)
Contribute to specialized accreditation processes, self-study, etc.; ensure alignment to HLC best practices in university faculty oversight of curriculum
Serve as liaison with multiple internal cross functional partners
Address learner programmatic issues (academic, professional disposition, behaviors)
Teach or mentor as assigned
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts.
Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.
SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all.
While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity.
Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI.

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