Academic Program Development Manager

Position Title: Academic Program Development Manager

Position Status: Exempt

Work Hours:  Mon–Fri. Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays; Secondary holidays may be a scheduled workday.

Reports To: Head of Academic Affairs

Location: On-site, Orchard Park, NY

Position Summary:

The Program Development Manager is responsible for identifying potential new academic programs that align with institutional goals and market demands. This role involves conducting market research to assess program feasibility, evaluating the needs of building-based and online campuses, ensuring compliance with state education and regulatory requirements, and assisting with the comprehensive applications for program approval.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Program Research and Development:
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for new academic programs.
• Collaborate with College’s operational leadership and the product committee to align new program initiatives with the college's mission and strategic goals.
• Assess demand across campuses and online platforms to determine program feasibility.
2. Regulatory and Compliance Management:
• Research state education and regulatory requirements for new program implementation in collaboration with the academic team.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of approval processes for all operational states.
• In collaboration with the academic team, ensure all programs meet accreditation standards and state regulations.
3. Application Development:
• In collaboration with the academic team, draft and submit program approval applications to appropriate state and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather required documentation and support materials.
• Track application statuses and follow up as necessary to ensure timely approvals.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner with academic, legal, and compliance teams to streamline program approval processes.
• Communicate regularly with campus leadership to understand local needs and opportunities.
• Provide product training to admissions, marketing, and other departments as needed.
5. Monitoring and Reporting:
• Prepare detailed reports on program development progress, market analysis, and regulatory updates.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement in the program development process.
• Active participation in the Product Committee with occasional leadership responsibilities.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in education, business administration, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in academic program development, product development, higher education, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of state regulatory and accreditation processes.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree, ideally in education, business administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with private college operations and online education platforms.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and reporting software.
• Experience coordinating with state education agencies and accrediting bodies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Position requires standing or sitting in a stationary position as well as the occasional need to lift, carry, push, and/or move objects up to 10 pounds.
• Position also requires the use of computer technology/equipment.
• Position requires the ability to hear conversations and receive information in person and over the telephone.
• Position requires the ability to convey detailed and important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Background Check or Licensing Requirements:

This position requires a background check.

SALARY: 

$75,000 - $80,000 per year

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. Information about the total compensation package will be provided during the interview process. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.  

Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000