Executive Director of Academic Partnerships, Instruction/Pro

Company: Berkeley College
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Executive Director of Academic Partnerships, Instruction/Provost Reporting directly to the Provost, the Executive Director of Academic Partnerships (hereinafter Executive Director) is responsible for the supervision of all aspects of the College's high school partnerships and dual enrollment programs, developing and managing articulation agreements with higher education institutions, developing and assisting in corporate learning partnerships, and serving as the liaison with New Jersey and New York workforce development agencies. --The goal of this position is to develop new relationships and partnerships which will help to increase enrollment and enhance learning opportunities for high school, as well as traditional and non-traditional college students, thereby enhancing the College's position and reputation within its catchment area.-- Job responsibilities include the following: --

• The Executive Director is a senior-level Berkeley College representative dedicated to maximizing the potential for high school and college students to successfully transition to, and graduate from, Berkeley College.--
• The incumbent must have an in-depth knowledge of Berkeley College curricula and academic initiatives, and must be vigilant with respect to staying abreast of curricular and programmatic developments.
• The Executive Director fosters new partnership development and program expansion with New York and New Jersey high schools, inclusive of assessing growth opportunities, emerging trends, and needs; developing partnership frameworks and agreements; and articulating agreements with new schools, departments, and faculty.--
• The Executive Director is responsible for developing innovative learning opportunities, and the related articulation agreements, for college students.
• He/she is responsible for the assessment of prior learning and credit transfers for students involved in program articulation agreements. In so doing, he/she will work directly with local school districts, high schools, higher education institutions, prior learning partners, and Berkeley College's Office of the Registrar.--
• The Executive Director will identify, prioritize, initiate, and oversee outreach activities as a means of promoting Berkeley College.
• In partnership with the Dean of the Larry L. Luing School of Business, the Dean of the School of Health Studies, the Dean of the School of Professional Studies, the Office of Admissions, the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, Academic Advisement, and Career Services, develop a comprehensive, cohesive, and coordinated external partnerships plan in order to increase enrollment at Berkeley College.
• Act as the liaison with the College's Center for Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology on high school and college curricula that articulates with the Berkeley College curriculum .-- Coordinate the review/development of high school and college course content for developing appropriate and relevant articulation agreements.
• Ensure the development of processes and procedures that support the seamless transition of students from high schools, colleges, and our corporate learning partners to Berkeley College.
• Conduct onsite reviews of Berkeley College courses taught at off-site locations.
• Track and monitor the academic progression of high school and college students who enroll at Berkeley College via an articulation agreement, and coordinate student services to support student persistence and success. The Executive Director will act as the Berkeley College liaison with New York and New Jersey Workforce agencies to promote adult enrollment in non-credit and credit certificate and degree programs. Maintain workforce agreements with relevant New York and New Jersey agencies in conjunction with the College's Compliance Office. Oversee enrollment of workforce-funded students in conjunction with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Academic Advisement offices. Track persistence of workforce-funded students.
  • Review College processes for adherence to-- National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships requirements.
  • Work with the Office of Academic Assessment to develop measures of program effectiveness, and adjust programs based on data collected and analyzed.
  • The Executive Director works with internal offices to ensure adherence to College policies, and compliance with accreditation and legal requirements.-- A--Master's Degree is required.-- This position requires a results-oriented, internally motivated individual with extensive experience in relationship building. This position requires creativity, a dedication to student development, and well-developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.-- Master's Degree in Education, Mass Communications, or Marketing from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred. Experience with marketing and/or advertising, higher education, and developing/managing articulation agreements, is preferred.--

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