Academic Manager

Position

Academic Manager

Reports To

Center Director

Department

Academics

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

Primary Position Objectives

Responsible for conducting outreach, recruitment, eligibility determination, and admissions functions and processes in compliance with government and management directives.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Brief Description of Duties

Administration

Procedures

• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection's Core Values and operating principles
• Plan, direct, and supervise the activities of the Academic Department; Ensure Job Corps-approved curriculum is being taught in individual classrooms
• Supervise procurement and use of supplemental materials, including multi- media equipment and materials
• Project and plan for instructional needs; Ensure proper teaching methods are employed for the subject area being taught
• Plan and administer departmental budget
• Assess personnel needs and work with the Human Resources Department to screen and interview potential staff members; Approve promotions, transfers, and merit evaluations within the department
• Prepare and conduct performance appraisals
• Prepare and submit reports as required; Ensure proper records on students’ progress, performance, etc. are maintained by the instructors and proper record of students’ attendance is maintained by the Academic Department, utilizing the CIS Attendance Watch report
• Formulate proposals and make recommendations to the Director on all changes to policies and procedures pertaining to the Academic Department
• Analyze data from questionnaires, interviews, group discussions, etc., to evaluate curriculum teaching methods and community participation in education and other programs
• Responsible for ensuring departmental equal employment and affirmative action departmental objectives and goals are met
• Develop a planned orientation program for new instructors and provides for in-service training of all departmental staff
• Conduct regular meetings with department staff
• Conduct regular staff meetings to clarify purposes and roles
• Encourage instructors to share abilities and talents; Arrange and assign instructor anticipation in center activities outside of the classroom
• Supervise teaching in the classrooms and make a periodic evaluation of each instructor
• Jointly, with the Career Technical Training Manager, is responsible for: counseling students about schedules; scheduling; entering students and making schedule changes for others; composing, printing, and distributing weekly master schedule, master summary, and students’ copies of individual schedules
• Adhere to all aspects of the Quality Assurance Plan to include but not inclusive of checking on a weekly basis that academic managers or designers shall verify that all students have an assigned schedule in CIS covering every period of the day
• Attend required staff training sessions
• Clearly communicate and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property, adhere to safety practices in all areas of responsibility
• Cultivate and maintain a climate center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Competencies

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective

Communication

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

Organization of Work

• Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
• Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Experience

Three years teaching or work-related experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

Certified to teach in the state in which center is located preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Include

• Employer paid Short- and Long- Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

Disclaimer:

As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources Manager, Jennifer Law, (360) 854-2160 or [email protected] for assistance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.