IT Program Director

The IT Program Director at Campus is tasked with overseeing the daily operations of all IT degree and diploma programs, ensuring academic integrity and compliance with accreditation standards. This role includes curriculum development, faculty leadership, and strategic planning for program expansion nationally, ensuring relevance and industry alignment.

Candidates for the IT Program Director position at Campus should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, with a preferred Doctorate. Additionally, at least 5 years of experience in IT education management and proven familiarity with curriculum development and accreditation processes are essential.

The IT Program Director at Campus will develop strategies that enhance student retention and engagement, oversee support services such as tutoring and career counseling, and create curricula that prepare students for industry certifications, thereby ensuring a comprehensive support system for student success.

Strong leadership and organizational skills are crucial for the IT Program Director role at Campus, alongside excellent communication abilities. The ideal candidate should be proficient in educational technologies, possess strategic thinking capabilities, and have the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners.

The IT Program Director will lead the transition of program delivery from Microsoft Teams to Campuswire, focusing on enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. This includes training faculty and staff on the effective use of the new platform to ensure a smooth transition.

When answering this question, detail your previous roles in developing curricula, highlighting specific programs you've worked on and the methods you employed to ensure they were aligned with industry trends and requirements.

Discuss your strategies for professional development, such as attending industry conferences, subscribing to relevant journals, or participating in online courses related to IT education and technology.

Provide examples of initiatives you've implemented in prior roles that successfully boosted student engagement, such as interactive learning methodologies or support services that catered to students' needs.

Emphasize your collaboration skills and previous experiences in managing teams, highlighting how you foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives while also ensuring academic excellence.

Illustrate a specific program you led, detailing the steps you took from planning through to execution and how you measured its success with quantifiable outcomes.

Explain your experience with the accreditation process, focusing on specific steps you've taken to ensure programs meet necessary regulations and how you monitor compliance continually.

Provide a detailed account of your approach to transitioning learning platforms, including communication strategies with faculty and students, training processes, and ways to gather feedback.

Discuss your approach to integrating cybersecurity into existing programs, mentioning potential partnerships with industry providers and certifications that would enhance the curriculum.

Share your perspective on how technology can create more engaging and personalized education experiences, perhaps by mentioning examples of technology you have used effectively in the past.

Outline a strategic approach for program expansion, considering partnerships, market research, and how you would leverage existing resources at Campus to introduce programs in new markets.