Assistant Program Director - College of Education

Aspen Group, Inc is an education technology holding company that leverages its infrastructure and expertise to allow its two universities, Aspen University and United States University, to deliver on the vision of making college accessible and affordable.

United States University, Inc. is looking for an experienced Assistant Program Director for the College of Education.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Program Director assists the Program Director, College of Education (COE) in providing leadership, operational and management oversight, and day-to-day administrative functions for the California teacher preparation programs, including the Master of Arts in Education (MAT) and the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, under the direction of the Program Director, COE. The Assistant Program Director provides strategic leadership and assists with the operational oversight for the COE's credential programs ensuring compliance with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing's (CTC) standards and university requirements. This position will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners to assist in the delivery of high-quality teacher preparation that meets the diverse needs of candidates and learners across California.

The Assistant Program Director is responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, and supervising the program; developing and revising curriculum; ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives; assisting with data collection and analysis, recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of program faculty. Additionally, this role is expected to work toward achieving both the program learning outcomes and the mission of the university; supporting, mentoring, motivating, and advising; monitoring student performance, and assisting students toward successful program completion. The Assistant Program Director will provide leadership and guidance to the program, including support for assessment, evaluation, attrition, retention, program completion, and planning.

Essential Functions/Duties/Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Director in providing day-to-day administrative oversight of the College of Education teacher preparation programs, including the Master of Arts in Education (MAT) and Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education programs.
• Serve as a key liaison between the Program Director, Office of Educational Placement and Partnerships, faculty, staff, students, and external partners to facilitate effective communication and program operations.
• Coordinate the planning, organization, and supervision of program activities, ensuring alignment with educational goals and objectives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) standards, including maintaining current knowledge of credential requirements and regulatory changes.
• Assist in preparing accreditation reports, documentation, and evidence required for program reviews and accreditation visits.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to implement quality assurance processes that maintain program integrity and accreditation status.
• Participate in the development and revision of curriculum for teacher preparation programs to reflect current research, best practices, and diverse learner needs.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with CTC standards, program learning outcomes, and the university's educational mission that promotes candidate success and addresses California's diverse student populations.
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and evaluation of program faculty and instructional staff.
• Coordinate faculty meetings and professional development sessions to evidence collaboration and continuous improvement within the college.
• Facilitate communication among faculty regarding program expectations, curriculum updates, and student performance trends.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director to support the mission and goals of the College of Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field required; EdD or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of five years of K-12 teaching experience and three years of experience in teacher preparation program administration, curriculum development, or faculty supervision in online higher education.
• Valid California teaching credential required.
• Experience with CTC accreditation processes and standards preferred.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a timely manner within a fast-paced environment.
• Broad knowledge of the philosophy and mission of the University.
• Ability to think strategically and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of professional integrity.
• Maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with supervisor, university staff, students, and the community.
• Strong time management and organizational skills in a dynamic, constantly changing environment.
• Must be able to think and work both tactically and strategically to provide financial and operational needs to the university's strategic goals.
• Effective analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively, exhibit a professional manner, and establish constructive working relationships.
• Attention to detail and quality focused.
• Knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, email, student information systems.

Work Environment

This job is remote. Employees must have a designated, private, quiet workspace when working remotely. Remote employees are expected to be on camera for meetings and training sessions. Employees are responsible for abiding by all FERPA privacy laws within their home-work environment and while in office. While employees will have some flexibility to work with their manager and determine their schedules, all work must be completed during standard workweek hours; employees are not permitted to work evenings or weekends as a standard schedule.

The essential functions of the job are usually performed in an environmentally controlled facility where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may involve working in a combination of environments and may require travel. While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment and physical demands described are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

At Aspen Group Inc., we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and our community. Aspen Group inc., is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

This position requires background check.