Assistant Director, Program Approval

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Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

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Assistant Director, Program Approval- Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to §124.11 (A) (30) and §3333.03 of the Revised Code. Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). Reports to the Senior Director, Program Approval Operations.

Coordinates the Chancellor’s program review, recommendation, and approval process for Ohio’s public and private colleges degree submissions, including new degree requests, curriculum changes, degree name changes, and other related program requests.

Assists in the program review of in-state and out-of-state private institutions seeking the Chancellor’s approval to offer degrees in Ohio.

Assists in the development of and maintains an online electronic submission system for institutions of higher learning).

Assists in tracking documentation such as progress reports, institutional reauthorizations, contracts, and invoices.

Edits webpage content maintained by the Office of Academic Program Approval, including but not limited to\:

Program Approval Status page;

Ohio’s campuses;

Program Approval FAQs; and

Tuition Reciprocity Agreements.

Provides technical assistance and creates training materials for campus staff and reviewers using the electronic program submission system.

Offers on-going technical assistance, guidance, and support to Ohio’s community colleges, university, private colleges and universities, state agencies, students, constituents, and other stakeholders regarding program development, program approval, and compliance.

Coordinates and attends campus site visits.

Assists the Senior Director in administration of Academic Approval Operations as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is a Cabinet-Level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agency's main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs, managing state-funded financial aid programs, and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher education's contributions to the state and its citizens.

About Academic Program Approval:

The Ohio Department of Higher Education's Office of Program Development and Approval reviews and makes recommendations to the Chancellor regarding the approval of the following:

New associate degree and one-year certificate programs proposed by Ohio’s community colleges

New undergraduate degree programs proposed by Ohio’s public universities

New and continuing educator licensure and endorsement programs proposed by Ohio public, private, and out-of-state institutions

New academic programs offered in Ohio by independent (both not-for-profit and for-profit) and out-of-state institutions

Out-of-state institutions offering programs in Ohio must seek authorization from the Chancellor if\:

The institution maintains a “brick and mortar” presence in Ohio;

The program contains a component (e.g., student teaching, clinical placement, practicum) that will be completed in Ohio; or

The institution solicits Ohio residents for its programs (for-profit institutions only).

Master’s degree.

Experience at campus or state level in academic program administration, design, and institutional collaboration.

Knowledge of Ohio’s higher education system, current trends, and advancements in higher education and economic development.

Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with institution staff, state agencies, students, legislators, community partners, general public, and other stakeholders.

Ability to problem-solve.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to be organized, self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning.

Willingness to travel in and out-of-state as needed.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.