Campus Executive Director - West Coast University, Inc.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
About the Job
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Summary:
Reporting to the Co-President, plans, organizes, and directs the campus operations in accordance with all applicable regulatory/governmental/accreditation standards within the proprietary education sector. Provides leadership in the interpretation, coordination, and administration of the policies and procedures on student enrollments, financial aid, student aid, student retention, career services and placements, educational/support staff and personnel administration. Oversees, directs and manages the Campus operations, budget and performance objectives personally or through subordinate managers to ensure the campus meets University goals. Serves as a member of the University Leadership Council for strategic planning, fiscal management, resource development, community relations, and policy setting. Assists in the development of operational and capital budgets and prepares reports on campus services, enrollments, placements, and training budgets, staffing, and other activities as required.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Oversees and directs the development and administration of the campus annual plan.
- Coordinates the development of the annual campus budget; supervises expenditures and maintains fiscal control.
- Oversees the development and execution of campus-based strategic initiatives for co-curricular services, staff development, and facilities.
- Ensures campus delivers appropriate academic and co-curricular support services fostering student success.
- Provides administrative leadership to carry out the effective and efficient operations of the campus.
- Implements policies and practices which reflect the integrity of the institution and fosters public trust.
- Collaborates with other University leaders in pursuit of the University’s goals and objectives. Serves on planning and policy-making committees.
- Manages the selection, evaluation, development and assignment of administrative associates.
- Meets or exceeds University standards for student satisfaction, retention, completion, and placement rates.
- Ensures campus achieves all budgeted profit and loss metrics.
- Collaborates with, and ensures campus associates collaborate with, Shared Services and University Administration in effectively achieving campus outcomes.
- Ensures the Fire, Safety and Emergency Plan is maintained, kept up to date and administered efficiently for the campus.
- Ensures the campus facility is functionally and aesthetically maintained.
- Initiates external partnerships and collaborations that serve the community and involves the community with the campus.
- Represents the University externally to media, regulatory agencies, funding agencies, and the general public as appropriate.
- Participates in professional development and organizations in order to maintain an understanding of current ideas, research and practices. Attends meetings, workshops and seminars to enrich personal growth, knowledge and leadership skills.
- Maintains professional appearance for position and serves as a role model, leader and mentor to the campus community.
- Adheres to University policies and procedures and provides leadership to all associates through guidance and example.
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the University’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Minimum & Preferred Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, business management, student affairs, or related field required.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in education, administration, business management, student affairs, or related field strongly preferred.
- Terminal degree with major study in education, administration, business management, student affairs, or related field preferred.
Experience & Skills:
Required:
- A minimum of three years in a senior administrative level position within appropriate/equivalent industry concerned with academic and career development administration, practices and services, fiscal and operations management/experience.
- Experience with MS Office.
- Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Title IV, WASC, and other accreditation standards.
- Passion for the development of future healthcare professionals.
- Passion for developing associates and colleagues and supporting their professional growth.
- Competency in financial management, leadership in an interdisciplinary environment, and systems thinking.
- Ability to thrive in leading a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.
- Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including complex proposals and presentations, and effective listening skills.
- Ability to speak before public groups, committees and meetings.
- Ability to manage projects and people, participate in and facilitate group meetings.
- Ability to effectively use interpersonal skills, follow through with duties, provide attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to motivate others.
- Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues.
- Ability to understand and implement shared governance, teambuilding and collaborative decision-making process within and across division/department lines.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities.
- Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to exercise good judgment.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to travel/drive locally on a weekly, daily and/or on an as needed basis.
Source : West Coast University, Inc.