đź“Ś Position Title: Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
🌍 Location: Remote - United States
đź’° Salary: DOE
⏰ Working Rhythm: Full-time, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required for international operations.
đź“ť Contract Type: This is a full-time,permanent position.
🤝 Reporting to: CEO
đź“… Start Date: January 2025
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Innovative Leadership: Shape Nexford’s global academic strategy, driving innovation to enhance learner outcomes.
- Strategic Direction: Lead the academic team and develop strategies that ensure Nexford’s programs evolve with global trends.
- Global Impact: Play a critical role in expanding Nexford’s learner base and positioning the university as a leader in accessible, career-focused education.
- Mission-Driven: Join a startup that’s transforming higher education, combining strategic leadership with hands-on impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic vision and plan for how Nexford’s academic model and offerings will evolve based on current and future global trends including adoption of artificial intelligence
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to the academic operations teams who support learners including Success Advisors, Admissions, and Faculty
- Partner with other stakeholders to continuously drive innovation and adoption of technology across the academic operation toward improving learner retention and outcomes
- Develop and oversee all academic policies and procedures to meet those policies, often in close coordination with our VP of Compliance
- Conduct a cycle of continuous improvement initiatives and program evaluation based on institutional data, market needs, and learner outcomes
Skills And Qualifications
- An earned doctorate from an accredited institution is required.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior leadership role within online higher education.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster collaboration across academic operations, including Success Advisors, Admissions, and Faculty.
- Strong track record in driving innovation in higher education, particularly through the adoption of technology and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience partnering with compliance teams and managing accreditation processes in a higher education setting.
- A high degree of accountability, transparency, and the ability to execute with urgency.
Why Nexford?
Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to reshaping education. At Nexford, you'll thrive in an innovative and flexible work environment. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with a diverse, global team.
Explore the full job description here, and if you’re ready to drive academic excellence, Apply Now!