Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we’re ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

Make an impact — from near or far

At SNHU, you’ll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.

The opportunity

As the Executive Director for Competency-Based Education you will be a full-time member of university staff providing strategic national leadership for Southern New Hampshire University’s Competency-Based Education programs.

You are responsible for program quality, growth and success. Well-informed about higher education administration and learning models, you will engage with SNHU leadership as to how best to move towards the next evolution of higher education learning environments.

You will serve a team of academic staff, which includes Senior Associate Deans, Associate Deans and adjunct faculty nationally, reporting to the Associate Vice President of the program(s).

What you’ll do:

• Set vision, strategy, and overarching goals, while developing action plans that foster the development of motivated, effective, and high-functioning teams.
• Lead projects that ensure high-quality programs are developed to support student learning, and effectively allowing graduates to achieve the stated program, course and employment outcomes.
• Develop and implement programs that improve student satisfaction and engagement, the student experience, and student learning, understanding that these are major drivers of student success and student retention.
• Help resolve academic grievances or student issues.
• Build a culture within online programs that supports the systematic application of data-driven decision-making toward the end of improving student success, faculty performance, and institutional effectiveness.
• Critically assess the quality and integrity of academic programs to ensure their compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and internal requirements, and with professional expectations for graduates in the respective fields.
• Support the professional development opportunities for your team, ensuring their ongoing effectiveness, engagement, and satisfaction.
• Maintain a national presence within higher education.

Skills you’ll use:

• Build strong leaders who model university shared values, cultural norms, and behaviors.
• Establish partner support and agreement through influence.
• Create partnerships between all partners for mutual benefit, student success, and a healthy academic portfolio.
• Align and mobilize teams through shared vision and common purpose to achieve strategic and operational outcomes.
• Direct team’s focus and discipline toward prioritized work that delivers maximum return on investment through operational effectiveness.
• Create a culture of learning that facilitates innovation and transformational change.
• Build team succession plan through developing leaders positioned for versatile and diverse institutional opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

• An earned terminal degree in a related field.
• At least 7 years of related experience working in a similar administrative role, including at least 5 years of experience leading a team of direct reports
• Experience in the successful administration of online degree programs
• Experience working in competency-based education and evolving learning models.
• Substantial budget management and project management
• Experience with curriculum development and outcomes assessment.
• Experience working with accreditation organizations
• Broad experience across diverse areas within a college or university

#LI-Remote

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion – where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you’re wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we’re looking for.

Compensation

The annual pay range for this position is $113,908.00 – $182,287.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $125,868.00 – $170,293.00.

Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
• Employer-funded retirement
• Free tuition program
• Parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing resources