Post University · 10 hours ago
Program Chair - AS in Early Childhood Ed
Waterbury, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expPost University is seeking a Program Chair for their AS in Early Childhood Education program, responsible for providing academic leadership and program oversight. This role entails ensuring high-quality curriculum delivery, faculty excellence, and strong student outcomes while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and academic leadership for the program
Lead program development to ensure rigor, relevance, and alignment with institutional standards
Ensure course outcomes, assessments, and competencies are current; evidence-based and reinforce work force-ready skills
Collaborate with faculty and instructional design teams on continuous curriculum enhancements
Recruit, onboard, review credentials, mentor, and evaluate faculty. Assist with faculty scheduling when needed
Support faculty in implementing best practices in teaching, assessment, attendance tracking, and student engagement
Facilitate regular faculty meetings and promote a culture of collaboration, belonging, and academic excellence
Monitor student progression, attendance, performance, and persistence
Address academic concerns and collaborate with student services to support student success. For example, the Honors Program, Wellness, Dean of Students, etc
Lead program evaluation and continuous improvement processes
Collect, analyze, and report data for accreditation, regulatory, and institutional requirements
Partner with admissions, advising, marketing, and academic operations to support enrollment growth and program quality
Represent the program on university committees and academic initiatives, including advisory boards
Teach courses in the program annually. Familiarize yourself with relevant technology
Other responsibilities will vary by school based on the College’s strategic focus and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree (or be in progress towards a terminal degree) in a relevant school discipline
Minimum of five years of experience in higher education and/or related professional experience
Analytical skills - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures
Culture Influencer - Builds a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence that reflects Post's student-centered mission and collective academic and University vision
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; supports organization's goals and values; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals
Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change
Facilitator - Coaches teams to lead without ego, collaborate across boundaries, and operate as one university community, honoring that Post's schools are interdependent and aligned, not siloed
Curriculum development and assessment - Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and course/program assessment
Design - Generates creative solutions; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail
Mission Aligned - Embodies and champions Post University's non-negotiable behaviors, fostering a unified academic and operational culture across all four schools and institutional partners
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making processes; makes timely decisions
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences action and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others
Oral & Written Communication - Has proven writing and editorial skills. Speaks and writes clearly, informatively, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; varies style to meet needs; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; presents data effectively
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason especially when dealing with emotional topics
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for their own actions; follows through on commitments
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Reinforces that command-and-control leadership does not succeed at Post; the PC must inspire through connection, clarity, authenticity, and a shared commitment to extraordinary outcomes
Technology utilization in education - Demonstrates utilization and integration of technology into curriculum
Ensures curricula are developed, implemented, and revised to reflect the State Office of Early Childhood (OEC) Standards, the NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Standards, and the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Manages other ongoing NAEYC accreditation requirements for the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education (ASECE) degree
Oversees ongoing collection and analysis of key assessment data
Ensures program and course compliance with current accreditation standards
Collaborate with the Program Chair for Child Studies to prepare comprehensive reports as required for NAEYC accreditation
Works with the Accreditation, Assessment, Advising, Registrar, and other departments as needed
Oversee the Reaccreditation Self-Study, requiring work with faculty, associate faculty, students, alumni, advisory board, and Post University Leadership team
Maintains oversight of practicum, assuring that course content is relevant and suitable for our varied student population
Collaborate with the Practicum Coordinator and the Assistant Program Chairs of Field Experience and Student Success as needed on placements for students completing internships in early childhood settings
Company
Post University
Post University is a private, for-profit university in Waterbury, Connecticut, and was founded in 1890.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-12-17Acquired
Leadership Team
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Sandra G. Affenito
Chief Academic Officer | Provost
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