Academic Executive Director, Business

We are one growing team with one powerful goal — and as a global leader in education, we strive for a workforce that reflects the individual differences of our learning community. We believe that our employees can be their best selves when they can be their true selves. That is why we’re committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion in which all our employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered. Together, we will shape the future of education by transforming lives beginning with yours.

Our Workforce Is Expanding Beyond New Hampshire!

We have remote work opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.

The Opportunity

The Academic Executive Director, Business (ED) role at Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU's) online Global Campus (GC), provides strategic, operational, and cultural leadership for the Business discipline by ensuring the delivery of high-quality, healthy programs and learning experiences; the best learner-focused support; engaged faculty; and high-functioning teams that are prepared to implement institutional and academic programs priorities. This leadership includes employing a collaborative and inclusive approach across academics and the wider SNHU eco-system to ensure that the institution's vision, mission, and strategic goals, and the requirements of this role, are met. In this role, you will understand how to implement disciplined change with different teams, support continuous improvement through optimization, and lead teams toward metric and financial results.

The ED ensures understanding of the mission and priorities of the University. You will ensure interdepartmental and university-wide collaboration with teams including Academic Quality and Assurance, Academic Resources and Technology, Learning Science and Assessment, Marketing, Office of Product and Program Innovation, University Partnerships, and University Campus. You must be well-versed in and connected to the national conversation regarding higher education around student outcomes, business education, workforce needs, and different learning modalities such as competency-based education. To be successful, you will manage in the present and shape strategic direction as a future-focused leader. You must exude passion for our learner, faculty, and employee success.

The ED serves a diverse team of academic staff, which may include Senior Associate Deans, Associate Deans, Global Campus Faculty, and adjunct faculty. The ED of Business reports to the Associate Vice President of Academic Programs at Global Campus. This is a fully remote position.

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What we're Looking For:

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Are Benefits Important to You?

We offer exceptional benefits, many available starting on the first day of employment:

Anthem BlueCross affordable, low-deductible Medical insurance available on day one

Low to no-cost Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options

5 weeks of Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one & Paid Holidays

A Retirement Plan with a 9% Employer Funded annual contribution

Tuition Benefits with family offerings

Who Are We?

SNHU employees are a team in every sense. Separately, we understand that each individual brings unique experiences, perspectives and ideas to create a vibrant work environment. Together we share common values of honesty, acceptance and accountability working as a unified force toward a common goal: to transform the lives of learners. By joining our team, you join us in our vision. Together, we’ll shape the future of education by transforming lives—beginning with yours.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Remote work disclaimer

Please note that this is a remote eligible position. At SNHU, we ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace at a fixed location within the United States (in one of the approved states as reflected above) that is free of distractions and dependencies.

Please note that a background check is required for employment.