SU
Academic Governance Manager
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Mid-level · 3+ years
Job description
The Academic Governance Manager operates and administers academic governance activities across the university, serving as a central contact for curriculum and policy governance items. The role coordinates governance processes and proposal workflows and reports to the Associate Director Academic Governance and Accreditation.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Remote
- Pay
- USD 60,209 – 96,352 / year
What you'll do
- Coordinate university academic governance processes, working with partners to support decision-making and ensure proposals follow established procedures
- Oversee the academic program and policy proposal approval process, reviewing submissions for required documentation, program review outcomes, and compliance with governance requirements
- Manage proposal workflows in Kuali, track approval timelines, and work with department leaders to resolve process issues and exceptions
- Coordinate agendas, meeting minutes, communications, and follow-up for Academic Program Councils (APCs), the Coordinating Council, and the University Policy Committee on Academics
- Promote communication between governance councils, working with partners to improve coordination and identify process improvements
- Review proposals and business cases to ensure they are complete, include appropriate partner input, and support informed decision-making
- Maintain academic governance tools and systems to support efficiency and compliance with accreditation standards and university policies
- Provide support to partners navigating academic governance processes
- Complete all required university training by established deadlines
- Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned
What we're looking for
- 3 years of applicable work experience
- Technical knowledge to help coordinate project teams
Benefits
- High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
- Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
- 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
- Employer-funded retirement
- Free tuition program
- Parental leave
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
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About Southern New Hampshire University
A team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose.
Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators, world changers, and individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, its people-centered strategy has defined it and helped it grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Mission
To transform lives
Key facts
- 1932
- Serves over 180,000 learners worldwide
- People-centered strategy since 1932
- Remote employees must reside in and work from one of the approved states
What they value
- Inclusion - different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated