Director of Educational Programs

Core responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for CCAS's educational portfolio, overseeing the design, delivery, and evaluation of core professional development offerings
• Manage CCAS seminar programs including the Seminar for New Deans and Seminar for Department Chairs/Heads, offered 2-3 times per year
• Oversee and coordinate weekly Zoom-based discussions and webinars for deans, associate/assistant deans, and department chairs
• Support educational programming for the CCAS Annual Meeting held each November

This role creates positive change by shaping meaningful professional development experiences for academic leaders in arts and sciences, supporting deans and other academic leaders as they navigate the complex and evolving landscape of higher education through thoughtful leadership, peer-to-peer learning, and practical application.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with minimum 5 years experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational program development
• Demonstrated experience designing learning experiences for adult or professional audiences
• Experience collaborating with faculty members, professional speakers, or subject-matter experts
• Experience working with volunteers, including facilitating collaboration and supporting volunteer-led initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a fully remote, small-staff environment

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description. Salary information not provided.

The Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) is a nonprofit professional association committed to supporting deans and other academic leaders as they navigate the complex and evolving landscape of higher education. Their educational programs emphasize thoughtful leadership, peer-to-peer learning, and practical application.