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Associate Director - Program Delivery

Emeritus
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

About Emeritus

Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. It does this by collaborating with more than 80 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China.

Emeritus' short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches has educated more than 300,000 individuals across 80 countries.

Founded in 2015, Emeritus, part of Eruditus Group, has more than 1,800 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. The company is backed by prominent investors including Accel, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, Sequoia Capital India, and Bertelsmann.

Job Description

About the Role :

Reporting to the VP of Academic Delivery, the Associate Director will provide leadership and strategic oversight for a portfolio of online programs delivered in partnership with prestigious universities. This role will manage a team of Senior Program Delivery Managers and Program Delivery Managers, ensuring exceptional program execution and learner experience at scale. This role focuses on portfolio management, team leadership, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement. The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in optimizing resource allocation, driving innovation in program delivery, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.

How You Will Make an Impact :

Portfolio Management and Leadership

  • Oversee program delivery operations and key success metrics for a portfolio of programs, to ensure alignment with university partner expectations and Emeritus standards.
  • Optimize resource allocation across programs to support high-quality delivery and scalability.
  • Drive continuous improvement through scalable solutions and innovative learner support strategies.
  • Establish and track KPIs related to portfolio success and learner satisfaction.
  • Manage portfolio budgets to optimize resource allocation, track program costs, and ensure financial targets are met.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Lead and develop a team of Senior Program Delivery Managers and Program Delivery Managers.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to support career growth within the team.
  • Establish and maintain clear performance metrics to measure team success.
  • Oversee Success Coach operations and effectiveness to support learner success.
  • Operational Excellence

  • Design and implement data-driven automation solutions and process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce manual workflows.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on key friction points in the learner journey and team operations.
  • Monitor performance dashboards to track critical program delivery metrics.
  • Establish standardized operating procedures and quality control frameworks across the portfolio to ensure consistent excellence in program execution.
  • Escalation and Stakeholder Management

  • Manage complex escalations and stakeholder challenges, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
  • Maintain portfolio-level university partner relationships, leveraging program performance data to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Align cross-functional teams (Technology, Design, Product, Admissions, Outreach) to ensure a seamless learner journey and high-quality program delivery.
  • Influence platform development in collaboration with the Technology team to better support academic delivery needs.
  • What You'll Bring :

    Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 7 years of experience in higher education, EdTech, or online learning delivery, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to analyze data to drive decision-making and performance improvement.
  • Preferred candidates will be located in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone, or able to align work hours and collaborate effectively with team members and clients within the EST time zone, ensuring timely communication and program operations
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with US or UK universities.
  • Background in academic program management or operations.
  • Understanding of executive education.
  • Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS).
  • Understanding of global education markets and trends.
  • Experience in change management and process improvement.
  • Key Competencies

  • Demonstrates thoughtful decision-making and problem-solving ability
  • Excels in leadership and team development
  • Cultivates complex stakeholder relationships
  • Navigates escalation effectively
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Drives decisions through data analysis and performance metrics
  • Communicates effectively across diverse cultures and teams
  • Champions customer-centric solutions
  • This role is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional who thrives at the intersection of team management and operations. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of scaling online programs, developing high-performing teams, and driving innovation in the learner experience.

    What we offer :

    Compensation and Benefits :

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The compensation for this position ranges from $100,000 - $120,000 annually. Pay will be determined on several factors including but not limited to location, skills, experience and may vary from the range listed above. Additional compensation includes industry leading benefits Emeritus provides, such as a comprehensive benefits package, 401K savings plan, company holidays, flexible PTO, parental leave, and education benefits just to name a few.

    Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    In press :

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