Job description
Washington D.C.
Reports to: President
Subordinates: Department Chairs, Faculty, Librarian, Director of Teaching and Learning
Type of Position: Full-time, Academic
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Chief Academic Officer (CAO) provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for all aspects of the University’s academic and compliance programs. This role is responsible for hiring faculty, developing academic rules and policies, evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs in all modes of delivery, and participating in academic and faculty councils/committees. The CAO is also responsible for all instructional planning and development, improvement of teaching and learning, management of licensure, accreditation activities, regulatory authorities, and compliance, and oversight of the assessment of student learning in the University’s programs.
The CAO will advise the President of Bay Atlantic University on academic. The CAO must have the ability to work collaboratively with all segments of the University, industry, and community to support effective programing and institutional growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the operations of the academic department.
- Work cooperatively with senior management and leadership in the development, monitoring, and assessment of all academic performance metrics (student learning outcomes, student persistence, and graduation outcomes, e.g.) that support the University’s mission and vision.
- Establish operational policies and procedures related to academics and offer any necessary modifications based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research information.
- Provide leadership in efforts to utilize technologies that support effective teaching, learning, assessment and achievement of student learning outcomes and persistence to graduation.
- Ensure faculty members and support staff are engaged in administering academic requirements.
- Guide the program chairs on how to advise students more effectively on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
- Plan, administer, and control academic budgets, maintain and produce related financial records.
- Participate in the strategic planning process for the institution.
- Provide leadership to Teaching and Learning faculty and staff in teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, compliance, and professional development.
- Prepare reports on academic or institutional data.
- Promote the University by participating in the community, state, and national events or meetings and developing partnerships with industry and secondary education institutions (e.g. pathway programs).
- Participate in faculty committee activities.
- Appoint individuals to faculty positions and evaluate their performance.
- Assist Program Oversight Committees and faculty to develop program learning goals, review instructional resources and materials, and recommend curricula revisions and additions.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Must have a master’s or another equivalent professional degree with progressive professional experience in a relevant area and a minimum of 5 years of experience teaching in higher education (Ph.D. preferred). Continuing contributions within the appropriate field of academic study.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of five years of work experience in an undergraduate and graduate-level academic environment. Experience as a faculty member in higher education institutions, managing and developing curriculum, leading academic accreditation/certification projects. A successful candidate is a strategic leader who understands the challenges in growing a young university, and who has knowledge of academic policies and procedures of universities in the US. Experience with budget planning and management is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, strive for innovation and creativity, especially when collaborating with multiple departments within the university, and exceptional customer service skills. Must have a demonstrated willingness and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and be highly organized and adaptable to change quickly. Must live in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
