[Hiring] Director, General Education @Nightingale Education Group

Role Description

The Director, General Education is part of the College academic leadership team and provides strategic leadership and oversight of the General Education Program.

• Responsible for understanding and implementing sound business and leadership principles.
• Provides support and mentoring to GE Leaders and Faculty.
• Oversees the administration, teaching, and evaluation of learners in the College’s general education courses.
• Enhances faculty performance through supervision, training, and support.
• Coordinates cross-functionally to analyze learner and faculty data to ensure proper academic progress and learner satisfaction outcomes.
• Accountable for planning and managing faculty learner loads and assignments.
• Utilizes principles of dynamic budgeting and management for efficient resource management.
• Stewards the promotion and support of an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and growth, in alignment with the College’s mission, values, guiding principles, and other institutional frameworks.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in higher education, preferably online and hybrid education.
• 3-5 years teaching adult learners (online, non-traditional preferred).
• 5-7 years of faculty management and leadership experience.
• PhD or EdD, or a Master's degree with advanced coursework, from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience working with underserved and vulnerable learner populations in higher education workforce-focused settings; health care industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with higher education accreditation, assessment, and accountability policies and practices.
• Expertise in utilizing academic outcomes and college operational data to achieve improvements.
• Faculty learner load forecasting experience is preferred.
• Budget planning and management experience is required; dynamic budgeting experience is preferred.
• Experience in managing complex academic operations in high growth environments.
• Experience establishing and leading education-focused doctoral programs.

Requirements

• Budgeted Hiring Range: $110,000 — $120,000 USD.
• All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will cover travel, lodging, and other accommodations.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Benefits

• Nightingale’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our learners and collaborators.
• Nightingale Education Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale Education Group contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.

• Our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform.
• Nearly 5,000 nurses have graduated from our programs, serving communities in need.
• We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.
• The professional and personal development of our learners and collaborators is our company’s foundation.
• We develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration and create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field.
• We elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education.