Assistant Director, Academic Ops, Integration

Assistant Director, Academic Ops, Integration & Planning

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Academic Operations, Integration and Planning manages all academic aspects of pathway mobility programs, including N.U.in and Global Scholars. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director and working closely with other program and student life teams, the Assistant Director coordinates curriculum and academic offerings; manages partner relations related to academics; produces curriculum guides and plans; oversees course equivalencies and course matching; manages course registration procedures; and monitors student academic performance. The Assistant Director also assists in developing experiential learning projects across the pathway mobility programs. In collaboration with the Assistant Director, Academic Guidance, the Assistant Director manages assessments and surveys for pathway mobility programs, including academic progress surveys, final program evaluations, and course-level reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Academic Administration and Planning

• Coordinate curriculum and academic offerings with partner institutions
  
• Match academic offerings with Northeastern courses
  
• Manage partner relations related to academics, including coordinating meetings, communications, and curriculum documents
  
• Oversee course equivalencies processing
  
• In collaboration with academic advisors and other team members, produce curriculum guides and plans for each pathway mobility location
  
• Meet regularly with academic advisors to communicate curriculum guides and plans
  
  

​Course Registration and Selection

• Manage course registration process for pathway mobility programs
  
• Liaise with academic advisors on course selections and registration
  
• Liaise with partners on course selections and registration
  

Academic Monitoring

• In collaboration with other team members, assess and monitor student performance and evaluation
  
• Manage pathway mobility program surveys, student progress reports, course evaluations, and program evaluation
  
  

Special Projects

• Coordinate experiential learning projects across pathway mobility programs, which may include grant/cohort programs, workshops, digital badges, and bootcamps
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
  
• 2+ years of academic administration required, preferably in higher education and/or international education.
  
• Working knowledge of the US Higher Education administration and familiarity with international higher education systems, degree structures and progressions, pedagogies and methodologies, and approaches to credits and grades.
  
• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills with proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet goals and deadlines.
  
• Basic understanding of research and/or program evaluation.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, sufficient to work effectively and collaboratively with a number of different constituencies. Professionalism and collegiality in a team environment, excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including intercultural and interpersonal communication.
  
• Ability to effectively represent the University to outside institutions and universities.
  
• Ability to interact with global program representatives, faculty, and students in a highly professional manner with an understanding of protocol and confidentiality.
  

Position Type

Academic Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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