Director, Academic Articulation, Curriculum, and Student Learning Assessment

Job Summary

The Director assists the Chief Academic Officer with all aspects of teaching and learning, including faculty professional development programs and academic policies, The Director will facilitate and track academic programs articulation agreements and curriculum changes and support the academic deans with student learning outcomes assessment.

Responsible for exemplifying our core values of care, communication, collaboration, and celebration to support our mission to transform lives and futures in our communities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist academic leaders with all aspects of academic program and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Assist other academic administrators with all facets of new program development as directed by the VP of Academic Affairs.
• Complete necessary documentation to communicate program changes to FLDOE and assist the institution’s accreditation liaison with any required notifications/programs needed for the accrediting agency.
• Ensure completion of all requirements to establish academic (credit and non-credit) programs.
• Ensure appropriate curriculum updates are made to all college materials (i.e., catalog, website, marketing materials, etc.) as related to accreditation and articulation.
• Develop and revise academic program articulation agreements in collaboration with appropriate faculty and staff, including the articulation of credit between non-credit and credit programs.
• Facilitate the academic-related portion of the process to award credit for prior learning.
• Assist the VP of Academic Affairs (chief academic officer) as needed to track curriculum changes internally and at the state level.
• Assist the VP of Academic Affairs (chief academic officer) with tracking legislative requirements related to academics.
• Assist the VP of Academic Affairs (chief academic officer) with coordinating and/or completing reports as assigned.
• Participate in grant efforts as assigned.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned employees.
• Serve on College committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Exceptional people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds.
• Familiarity with student learning outcomes assessment and how this process relates to continuous program improvement.
• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated College goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action, and attire.
• Conduct oneself in a manner with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicate and collaborate with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

• Strong service orientation and ability to effectively work as a member or leader of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within the required times. Proven flexibility to successfully work on diversified projects at a fast and accurate pace.
• Effectively manage change and adaptability
• Adheres to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
• Ability to work various hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• Minimum Education:
  • Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum Experience/Training:
  • Three (3) years of experiencewiththeFloridaCollegeSystemandSACSCOCorotherregionalaccreditationagencypoliciesandprocedures; academic program development; assessment of student learning; and academic articulation.

Lake-Sumter State College provides a wide range of affordable, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that are a vital part of your total compensation package. These programs are centered around health and wellness, financial security, and professional development.