Job Abstract

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 55 years.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Director of Education oversees and manages the traditional programs in the following areas: curriculum development, educational effectiveness assessment and improvement, faculty development and performance appraisals. The Regional Director of Education reports to the Corporate Director of Academic Operations for academic quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Evaluates the Learning Resource System materials to ensure that they are commensurate with the level of education, appropriate to the courses of study, in sufficient quantity and scope to meet the educational objectives of the traditional programs (all programs except vocational nursing and surgical technology). Makes recommendations for replenishing or adding to the Learning Resource Inventory.
• Participates in ongoing institutional assessment, improvement and planning for traditional programs
• Participates in and facilitates community outreach that enhances the educational experience of the student and supports the objectives of the various traditional programs.
• Participates in Program Advisory Committee meetings for all traditional programs.
• Tracks and monitors all professional development activities of the traditional faculty. Creates and facilitates in-service professional development activities.
• Reviews and monitors students’ academic performance to allow instructor support and guidance where necessary.
• Conducts monthly faculty observations and yearly evaluations for traditional faculty.
• Conducts faculty observations for nursing and Surgical Technology faculty, as needed.
• Writes observation reports and delivers findings to the faculty member, campus director and/or program director as necessary.
• Monitors, reviews and inputs grades and attendance in CLASS as necessary.
• Assisting in the handling of student advising issues, including providing community resources as necessary.
• Reviews faculty supply orders to assure that they are conducting laboratory exercises.
• Trains and mentors all new hire faculty in the use of the intranet, email and completion of required new hire professional development.
• Facilitates as a general substitute instructor as requested or needed.
• Attends both morning and evening campus meetings (these may alternate monthly) and attends various department meetings.
• Participates in campus meetings including making presentations and speaking on designated topics.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to provide flexible leadership, coaching and development to faculty members who have a variety of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public. Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Possesses clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills including questioning, listening and showing concern and respect for others.
• Demonstrated Computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of career opportunities and the expectations of the industry or profession for entry level employees’ skills and experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be flexible to meet schedules that include evening and possible weekend hours.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in education related field or equivalent education and work experience required. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of three years’ work experience in educational administration or management of educational programs.
• Previous student Service and program director experience in a Post-Secondary or proprietary career college required.
• Experience in supervising instructors a plus.
• Experience in institutional or programmatic accreditation or regulatory compliance is a plus.