The Manager of Academic Development will assist the Dean of the College of Health Science (CHS) in developing an array of healthcare-related academic programs. The manager will provide integral support to the CHS dean, school deans, and program directors in all areas required for academic program development. These include, but are not limited to the following: program accreditation applications, research and market analysis, curriculum documentation, CHS academic calendar planning, facility assessment, missional and service-learning programming, consultant support, community and partnership engagement, report writing, presentation development, and other administrative functions. In particular, the manager position will liaison between CHS and the University Registrar’s Office and Information Technology regarding program development and implementation, on behalf of the CHS dean and school deans/program directors.

The work of the manager will be integral to the success of the College of Health Science and both its existing and developing programs. The ideal candidate will derive great satisfaction from contributing meaningfully to the development of a academic enterprise highly aligned with the Pepperdine’s Christian Mission and that has the potential to shape the future of the University. Individuals who are intrinsically motivated, successful working both independently and in collaboration with others, and seek to serve and impact the community through their work should derive great fulfillment in the role.

Duties

• Under the direction of the Dean of of the College of Health Science, as well as school deans and program directors, manage the implementation of the University's healthcare-related academic programs, including but not limited to academic program documentation, program organization and set-up, academic policies, student services, and curriculum development.
• Serve a primary role in the accreditation, licensure, and regulatory approval process, coordinating teams of experts and consultants to obtain all necessary approvals.
• Assist with academic program development including market and needs analysis.
• Coordinate community/partnership engagement, including strategic partnerships with consultants and support the establishment of clinical sites for each program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively to develop and implement the mission and service-learning programs.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required: 2+ year of work experience, preferably in a higher education setting; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively; outstanding interpersonal skills; highly attentive to detail and thorough in developing and producing work products; high degree of competency with Microsoft Office and Google Docs suite of applications.

Preferred: Master's degree; prior experience supporting academic program and curriculum development or management; experience and knowledge of health care programs; understanding of academic accreditation processes; high degree of information literacy; experience data mining/gathering and synthesizing large amounts of information.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $70,000 - $82,000 per year

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.