Director of Academic Programming

Campus•New York, NY

1d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Academic Programming to serve as the academic functional leader for the institution’s program portfolio. This role requires portfolio-level leadership and structured support to Program Directors, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent execution across academic programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree
8–12+ years of progressive leadership experience in higher education or academic program operations
Experience overseeing multiple academic programs or an academic portfolio
Demonstrated experience directly managing faculty, including hiring, evaluation, and performance development
Strong background in program assessment, academic review cycles, and continuous improvement processes
Demonstrated understanding of instructional quality, pedagogical approaches, and student learning outcomes
Experience operating in technology-enabled or online education environments
Strong cross-functional and executive communication skills

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred
2+ years of experience teaching in higher education
Experience working within institutional accreditation environments (ACCJC or similar)
Experience launching or redesigning academic programs
Experience integrating AI or advanced educational technologies into academic delivery
Demonstrated ability to elevate instructional best practices across departments

Responsibilities

Serve as the portfolio-level strategic partner to Program Directors, driving alignment, accountability, and operational consistency across programs
Build and maintain shared academic operating systems and governance frameworks that reduce silos
Monitor portfolio-level enrollment, retention, faculty capacity, and instructional quality indicators
Identify cross-program risks and resolve structural bottlenecks
Support responsible program scaling, new program launches, and integration of redesigned or newly acquired programs
Define and advance Campus’s teaching and learning philosophy, ensuring it is clearly articulated and consistently executed
Align curriculum design, instructional execution, and assessment data with institutional standards
Oversee structured program reviews, annual assessment cycles, and documentation of continuous improvement
Partner with institutional data teams to strengthen dashboarding and reporting across programs
Provide structured support to Program Directors in faculty hiring, evaluation, performance management, and instructional quality improvement
Partner with learning science and product teams to deploy innovative learning technologies and AI tools that enhance instructional effectiveness

Benefits

A compensation package that includes a base salary ($130,000 - $150,000) + equity grant
Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary will be localized.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match
Fertility benefits via Carrot
Flexible Time Away + paid holidays
In-office lunches for our NY Office (did we mention, we’re dog friendly? 🐶)
Hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)
Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!
Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life