Program Director of Biology

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The Richmond campus of Bryant & Stratton College is seeking a full-time Program Director for our Biology program.  This position will report to the Dean of Nursing.

Job Summary:
The Program Director (PD) performs both administrative and instructional duties. As an administrator, the PD supports the Bryant & Stratton College mission and vision by overseeing the day-to-day management of their program areas. The PD is responsible for coaching and mentoring instructors within their program area as related to classroom methodology and delivery. In conjunction with the Dean of Nursing, the PD will serve as moderator in student-instructor disputes, including grade challenges. The PD is also responsible for providing guidance to the subject-area instructors and for ensuring that all required record keeping and reporting are completed in a timely and accurate manner. The PD may serve as a campus administrator for various electronic teaching platforms and should function as a trainer and leader in these areas. The PD is responsible for the supervision of multiple subject areas. As instructors, PDs follow the position description for Faculty Instructor.

Essential Position Responsibilities and Functions:

• Facilitates the hiring, scheduling, development, and evaluation of subject-area instructors.
• Monitors course materials and the grade and attendance reports to ensure course outcomes are met and rigor upheld.
• Develops, implements, and assesses strategies and techniques for improved student retention and success.
• Ensures all documentation, reporting, and instructional activities are in compliance with all standards, competencies, policies, and guidelines as set forth by Bryant & Stratton College.
• Provides coaching, training, and information to subject-area instructors/SACs.
• Serves on college committees as needed and participates in campus events.
• Models lifelong learning and ensures program quality through continuous professional development and maintenance of a professional teaching portfolio.
• Works with advisor(s) to employ intervention strategies to assist students in achieving maximum benefit from their educational experience.
• Provides and facilitates skills assistance, tutoring, and workshops related to Biology.
• Performs classroom observations, facilitates pre and post observation discussions, and collaborates with faculty on development plans.
• Teaches 0-3 classes as required.
• Collects and reviews beginning and end-of–term paperwork for the purposes of quality assurance and accuracy.
• Serves as Manager on Duty as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

• Master’s of Science degree.
• 3-5 years professional experience with supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction.
• Strong leadership and exceptional written and oral communications skills as well as competence in developing others, maintaining confidentiality, managing detail, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to forge supportive partnerships within and between departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, student success, and campus culture and values.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics (“protected characteristics”).  Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.