Are you ready to join a vibrant and purpose-driven organization that's dedicated to transforming the lives of students and associates? We're on an incredible journey towards achieving a mission that revolves around enriching lives through education. We take a simple, authentic, and unique approach to education, shaping our culture and way of life.

About Us

We are a thriving educational institution with a dynamic success story. We believe in making a real impact on the lives of our students and are committed to fostering a unique and enriching learning experience, whether it's online or on our main campus. As a senior cabinet leader, the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) plays a pivotal role in realizing this mission and collaborates closely with all functional departments.

The Role

We're seeking a visionary executive who combines strategic thinking with strong business acumen to lead our academic affairs. The CAO will report directly to the President/CEO and bring exceptional strategic value through cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you will shape enriched, personalized learning experiences for our students.

Key Responsibilities

Champion innovative approaches to ensure exceptional student success.

Embrace the calling of educating the underprivileged and those facing life challenges, providing them with authentic opportunities to transform their lives.

Act as the primary academic affairs strategist, coordinating and executing our strategic plan.

Cultivate a clear academic vision, establish accountability, and create a performance-oriented structure.

Ensure that our institution is equipped to deliver an extraordinary teaching and learning experience, always prioritizing student success over institutional compliance.

Lead regulatory excellence that surpasses compliance, focusing on what's best for our students.

Align budgets, organizational resources, and competencies with strategic priorities.

Uphold the unique culture of the Academic Affairs department.

Assess program relevance, explore new opportunities, and ensure a well-coordinated roll-out.

Pave the way for the next generation of online education that combines education and entertainment.

Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and proposed litigation, proactively implementing effective solutions.

Serve as an academic liaison with accrediting bodies.

Foster faculty involvement in shaping innovative academic programs.

Utilize academic dashboards and metrics to assess progress and identify improvement opportunities.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, accrediting expectations, and guidelines, both on-campus and online.

Cultivate a dynamic academic environment, both online and on-campus.

Support and enhance our main campus operations.

Qualifications

Earned Doctorate or terminal degree in a discipline relevant to our institution, with teaching experience.

Experience in a proprietary college preferred or a strong understanding of "Financial and Administrative Responsibility."

Proven business acumen.

Passion for developing students and associates.

Outstanding communication skills as a representative of our institution.

High level of integrity and self-motivation.

Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Capable of fulfilling a hybrid, on-site leadership role.

Embraces unconventional thinking and focuses on possibilities.

A genuine commitment to a student-centric approach.

Our Culture

Our organization values teamwork and mission above individual interests. We seek culturally progressive individuals who can nurture our living organism of an organization. Heroes and victims need not apply; it's all about the team and the mission.

Benefits

We offer industry-leading benefits, including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, a 401(k) Generous Matching Plan, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reduction, and more. For further details, visit us online.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $220,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Location: Remote

If you're ready to be a part of our mission-driven team, we invite you to join us on our journey to make a difference in the lives of students and associates. Apply now and let's shape the future of education together!

Employment Type: Full-Time