Ayers Career College is seeking a Director of Academic Affairs. This highly motivated individual will take charge of all aspects of the student experience from informational seminars to personal barriers that must be overcome. Our Director of Academic Affairs should be compassionate, intelligent, and committed to quality educational and occupational outcomes for all students.
Preferred qualified candidates should have:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or similar field
5+ years of education experience
Successful track record of energetic leadership, accomplishments, and vision
Planning and creative problem-solving skills
Great skill in organization and maintenance of curriculum
Responsibilities of this position include:
Develop and maintain curriculum across all Ayers programs including Heating/Air-Conditioning, Information Technology Specialist, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Healthcare Administration Assistant
Build and maintain positive working relationships with employers for the purposes of clinical and graduate placement
Coordinate textbook selection, review, and implementation
Organize seminars and guest speakers on topics directly relevant to Ayers students such as: Budgeting, Stress Management, and Career Progression
Meet with students one-on-one to determine needs and best practices
Participate in Career Development courses, new student orientations and graduate commencement ceremonies
Provide resources to students and graduates to assist in their job search
Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of instructors and Program Coordinators
Evaluate and support student progress and success
Required skills:
Personal and Academic Counseling
Strong written and oral communication skills
Leadership skills to motivate and coach students
Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Professional Development for Instructors
Competitive Salary
Paid Time off
Medical, Dental, and life insurance
Holiday Pay
Ayers Career College has been preparing students of the Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas areas for successful and in-demand careers since 1953. With six decades worth of history training students for new careers, we are one of the oldest and longest serving Shreveport colleges today.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
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