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Company Description:

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Program Managers report to a Program Director and contribute to a quality student experience by ensuring the success of program components, including program design, assessment, technology integrations, and curriculum development. Program Managers manage teaching faculty, foster student development, oversee the student experience, and engage in academic governance. CityU currently has an opening for a Program Manager to lead MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Director with assessing, reviewing, and developing specified MBA and EMBA program components. Maintain program currency and review and revise programs to enhance the student learning experience.
• Teach three (3) courses per year or the equivalent, within compensation, to ensure quality of program and student learning experience. Out-of-compensation teaching opportunities may be available at the discretion of the Program Director after in-comp teaching obligations have been fulfilled. Model excellence in teaching and learning and foster student development.
• Assist with managing the performance of teaching faculty in designated program components. Establish expectations for excellence in teaching and learning under the supervision of the Program Director.
• Assist the Program Director in ensuring that the program curriculum aligns with the CityU Academic Model and focuses on application and current practice. Develop program components as assigned and evaluate and update existing curriculum.
• Assist the Program Director in ensuring the program alignment with accreditation standards.
• Support student learning and engagement. Proactively develop students to become responsible, ethical, self-directed professionals. Ensures effective orientation, training, mentoring, and coaching for students to foster a respectful and empowering learning environment. Solve student-related issues.
• Support student retention and graduation/completion rates. Develop proactive interventions to assist at-risk students. Provide quarterly check-ins with students in assigned programs and create opportunities for engagement outside of the classroom environment.
• Engage in academic and institutional governance by serving on councils and committees.
• Participate in and promote professional communities in areas of expertise.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• A DBA degree from an accredited institution, or a Ph.D. in a relevant field with a MBA.
• Minimum of 5 years working in business settings, preferably companies in the Puget Sound Region.
• Minimum of 2 years gaining global cultural acumen in an international business setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in teaching, preferably in both in-class and online modes of educational delivery.
• Ability and experience in determining how technological trends will impact the business world.
• Ability to address student academic-related issues and concerns supporting retention and student success.
• Ability to lead and manage in a creative and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work comfortably with and manage virtual teams.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Must relate to and communicate with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external communities.
• Ability to present a professional image on behalf of the academic school and CityU.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and learning management systems in support of quality teaching and learning.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office/classroom setting.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.
• Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.

Salary information:

$78,000 -- 90,000/year

Benefits information:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs, other types of voluntary insurance, retirement benefits and employer matching, tuition benefits, commuting/travel assistance, and other workplace perks.

Application Instructions:

City University of Seattle accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application includes the following:

• Completed Electronic Application Form
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Once you have created a profile, please remember to record your password. Responses will be sent to your Interview Exchange account if you use the 'Help Desk' feature. A hiring manager will contact candidates with qualifications and experience most aligned with current needs. Once the position is filled, you will see a status update in your account profile.

If you encounter technical problems while applying for a position, please use the 'Help Desk' feature in your Interview Exchange account to submit the issue to technical support. For non-technical issues or questions, please email employment@cityu.edu.

City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.