Director, Academic Development

Class Description

The Director, Academic Development, has the primary responsibility for the long-term growth and development of ACDV 101, which is designed to be a key part of the students' Frist Year Experience and transition into college.

Master's degree and three (3) years of experience in post-secondary education required, preferably in a Community College. Experience with curriculum development, faculty professional development, or student success initiatives (e.g., first-year experience, advising, career pathways). Knowledge of best practices in student retention, first-year programs, academic development, and guided pathways. Two years of teaching experience preferred.

For Best consideration apply by January 7, 2026

Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.

• 1.Demonstrated ability to deliver student-centered solutions within an educational setting.
• 2.Ability to exercise discretion in decision-making based on best practices, technical expertise, and professional judgment.
• 3.Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• 4.Able to establish effective working relationships within and outside of CCBC.
• 5.Strong organizational, time management, and data management skills.
• 6.Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out complex assignments.
• 7.Ability to manage course scheduling and staffing, including the recruitment, assignment, and supervision of faculty.
• 8.Ability to design curriculum and implement instructional best practices, including first-year experience and academic development courses.
• 9.Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate faculty and staff, including experience with hiring, mentoring, scheduling, and supporting professional growth.
• 10.Ability to collect, analyze, and apply data to assess program effectiveness, inform improvements, and support student outcomes.
• 11.Proficiency in using educational technology and data systems, such as learning management systems (LMS), customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, early alert systems, and advising tools.
• 12.Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities, particularly in addressing student issues, faculty concerns, and program challenges in a professional and collaborative manner.
• 13.Ability to collaborate across the college to provide professional development and instructional resources to support students across their CCBC journey.

• 1. Lead the Academic Development (ACDV) program, with a focus on managing ACDV 101 as a required first-year experience course aligned with student success, retention, and pathways goals.
• 2. Develop and manage the ACDV 101 course schedule across multiple campuses and modalities, ensuring appropriate section offerings and enrollment distribution.
• 3.Respond to student concerns about the ACDV 101 course, curriculum, requirement, or their ACDV 101 instruction experience.
• 4.Recruit, hire, onboard, and supervise faculty each semester to teach ACDV 101, including conducting observations, providing feedback, and coordinating professional development.
• 5.Coordinate and maintain curriculum and learning outcomes for ACDV 101, including updates aligned with institutional goals such as guided pathways, transfer readiness, and career exploration.
• 6.Design and deliver, in collaboration with CCBC's Institute of Transformative Teaching, Learning and leadership, targeted professional development for ACDV instructors on topics such as teaching effectiveness, and student engagement.
• 7.Teach Academic Development 101 at least once each major semester.
• 8.Collaborate with advising, enrollment, career services, and academic affairs to ensure ACDV 101 content is aligned with advising, career exploration, and educational planning processes, including registration efforts.
• 9.Manage communication and resolve issues related to ACDV 101 faculty, students, and courses, including student complaints, faculty questions, and instructional challenges.
• 10.Monitor and analyze student outcomes data for…