Academic Program Manager - College of Education

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is one of Arizonas leading higher learning institutions. Based in Phoenix, the regionally accredited, private, interdenominational Christian university offers online and campus-based bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs through the College of Doctoral Studies, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, College of Theology, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Fine Arts and Production.

Academic Program Manager - College of Education

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to all college staff regarding issues related to all academic programs, projects and other issues related to the operation of the College.
• Prepares documents required for approval of new programs and program revisions for review by university leadership.
• Supervises and coordinates day to day operations of College of Education academic programs including Arizona Department of Education program submissions and biennial reports as well as University Assessment Committee program reviews.
• In cooperation with faculty and COE Programs Team colleagues, develops and manages curriculum.
• Works to coordinate activities between multiple internal and external service areas with a clear student-centered focus.
• Attends conferences, meetings and participates on committees internal to the college and university.
• Responds to requests for information from faculty, staff, students, outside agencies, and community partners.
• Approves course substitution and course approval requests, seeking input from the Dean and Faculty when required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Masters degree required
• Education experience and knowledge

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Teaching experience and certification.

• Three or more years related experience in higher education environment preferred.
• Able to interact with all levels within GCU.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to communicate with all levels within GCU.
• Strong Analytical Skills - Able to synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research data, and design work flows and procedures.
• Student-oriented. Exhibits the highest standards of dedication and commitment to quality service to meet or exceed student requirements.
• Problem-solving ability. Able to identify problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make final recommendations.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternative solutions and make final recommendations.
• Good planning and organizational skills with the ability to anticipate potential problems or obstacles and resolve.

Benefits:

GCUs exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan, an Education Tuition Program of up to 100% of tuition costs and a generous holiday and paid time off package.

Grand Canyon University provides a quality education from the context of our Christian heritage for both traditional students as well as working professionals. As a Christian university, it is our desire to help our students, both online and those living on campus, in their academic and spiritual journeys. To help our students find their purpose and achieve their full potential, we integrate our Christian worldview into everything we do. Our theological Doctrinal Statement embraces the pillars of belief that serve as a foundation for all of Christianity.