Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) · 2 days ago
Director of Educational Programs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) is a nonprofit professional association committed to supporting deans and other academic leaders in higher education. The Director of Educational Programs provides leadership for CCAS’s educational portfolio, overseeing the design, delivery, and evaluation of core professional development offerings for members in the arts and sciences community.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Chris Verhaeghe
Responsibilities
Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of CCAS seminar programs, including the Seminar for New Deans and the Seminar for Department Chairs/Heads, offered two to three times per year
Lead program design and refinement, including learning outcomes, session sequencing, participant materials, case studies, and facilitator guides
Collaborate with seminar facilitators to ensure content is relevant, cohesive, and aligned with proven practices in academic leadership
Design and review participant evaluations to inform ongoing improvement and program evolution
Build productive working relationships with volunteer facilitators and speakers, providing guidance and support to enhance the quality and consistency of seminar programming
Partner with the Executive Director to identify emerging professional development needs and develop new programmatic offerings that expand and evolve CCAS’s seminar portfolio in response to member priorities
Oversee and coordinate weekly Zoom-based discussions and webinars for deans, associate/assistant deans, and department chairs throughout the academic year
Identify timely topics that reflect emerging issues in academic affairs, arts and sciences leadership, and higher education administration
Collaborate with volunteer facilitators and speakers to shape discussion goals, materials, and delivery that support meaningful peer engagement
Ensure virtual programming reflects strong learning design and fosters meaningful peer engagement
Assess the impact of discussions on member engagement and professional value; and refine offerings to better meet the evolving needs of deans and department chairs
Support the Executive Director in planning educational programming for the CCAS Annual Meeting held each November
Assist with identifying session topics, speakers, facilitators, and moderators aligned with conference themes and priorities
Provide guidance on session selection and program flow to support a cohesive educational experience
Collaborate on the overall structure of the program to ensure alignment with CCAS’s mission and professional development goals
Contribute to special projects, initiatives, or emerging educational needs of the association
Participate in organizational planning conversations as a key member of the CCAS staff team
Contribute to annual education planning by identifying themes, priorities, and opportunities for improvement across CCAS programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of five years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, educational program development, or related experience
Demonstrated experience designing learning experiences for adult or professional audiences
Experience collaborating with faculty members, professional speakers, or subject-matter experts
Experience working with volunteers, including facilitating collaboration, providing guidance, and supporting volunteer-led initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a fully remote, small-staff environment
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in education, instructional design, or a related field
Experience working in a professional association or membership-based organization
Experience working in higher education, with particular emphasis on academic affairs, faculty leadership, or administrative roles supporting deans, associate deans, or department chairs
Familiarity with leadership development programming for academic administrators
Experience supporting conference or workshop-based educational programs
Experience with program assessment and evaluation, including the use of participant feedback and outcome data to improve educational offerings
Benefits
Eligible for all the benefits outlined by the university here
Vacation
Sick leave
Paid holidays
Provides annual professional development funding for staff, including the Director of Educational Programs, subject to Board approval
Company
Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
CCAS is a deans leadership organization that creates opportunities to network with other deans, fosters inclusive excellence and academic innovation, offers professional and career development, provides resources and best practices, responds to current issues, and advocates for liberal learning.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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