The Program Director provides strategic and operational leadership for academic programs, ensuring they are high-quality, industry-relevant, and aligned with institutional goals. This role is responsible for promoting the programs, managing faculty, improving learner outcomes, and assisting with curriculum revisions. The Program Director collaborates with academic leadership, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to drive enrollment, innovation, and continuous improvement. With a strong foundation in online education and professional experience, the Program Director ensures that programs prepare graduates for success in today’s dynamic, competitive business environment.

• Represent and champion academic programs both within the university community and to external stakeholders.
• Develop, review, and oversee curriculum to ensure it remains current, rigorous, and responsive to industry and academic standards in collaboration with the Product Development team.
• Assess learner performance and achievement of learning outcomes to improve learner success, retention, and program goals.
• Hire and provide mentorship, support, and academic leadership to faculty and evaluators.
• Serve on university committees, accreditation task forces, and working groups to support academic governance and quality assurance.
• Pilot and implement new academic initiatives, instructional technologies, or program enhancements.
• Support learner development through advising, mentorship, and engagement in academic or professional events.
• Deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and academic presentations aligned with program and institutional goals based on scheduling needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• A doctorate in a discipline aligned with the university’s academic offerings, such as Information Technology, Business, or a business-related field, is required.
• Academic background should align with business disciplines such as management, finance, marketing, operations, and entrepreneurship; or should align with information technology such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital transformation, computer science, or related IT disciplines.

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in the business or IT industry.
• Experience directing graduate or executive-level online academic programs.
• Experience in hiring, training, and managing remote teams.
• Proficient with LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard), CRM systems, and data analytics tools.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep understanding of online education, including evolving market needs, digital transformation, and leadership development.
• Experience leveraging AI-driven tools and analytics to enhance program delivery, personalize learner engagement, or support data-informed decision-making in business education.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement—including faculty, students, alumni, and industry partners.
• Expertise in curriculum development and outcomes assessment.