Academics Manager - Faculty Relations

Company: Pioneer Academics

Position: Academics Manager 

Location: Hybrid - Jenkintown, PA (Hybrid 2 days remote (Mon & Fri), 3 days in-office (Tues-Thurs)

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
 

Company Description: 

Pioneer Academics is a growing global organization that offers transformative co-curricular educational programming to students from around the world. Based in the Philadelphia region, Pioneer has employees working in multiple countries ranging from business development to instructional design. Culture in this team is prioritized and celebrated and key aspects of that culture include integrity, accountability, and the keen ability to seek AND solve problems to spark innovation.  Pioneer Academics has the rare combination of being a values-prioritizing public benefit corporation that has also been named to the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies.

Mission of the Position: 

The Academics Manager will report to the Associate Director of Academics. The mission of the role is to ensure the academic quality of the Pioneer Research Program. Academic quality management  is done through faculty relationship management and academic oversight throughout the entirety of the program’s term.  The role will also involve various special projects that the Academics Manager will lead or assist.

Key Criteria/Requirements 

The role requires strong relationship development capabilities and excellent project management skills. The ideal candidate  needs to be detail oriented, solution driven and  to have high levels of emotional intelligence. 

• Graduate Degree required - Either a master’s degree in education or a doctorate in any field
• A minimum of 4+ years of full-time experience is required, out of which 2 years must be working in Higher education(preferred) or High school education (can be considered). 
  • Should have at least 1 year (preferably 2+ years) of experience of working outside of education or non-profit. 
  • Should have 2 years in managing complex projects and processes.
• This role requires the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and staff at all levels including elite higher education faculty and a global student body. 
• Proven experience overseeing sensitive academic situations with tact, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence. Has a keen eye towards arriving at solutions that are equitable and in alignment with academic standards.
• Proven experience of managing the logistical elements of large-scale academic projects and being  able to effectively communicate policies and processes related to these academic programs.
• Should be able to manage the faculty onboarding process, review course materials to ensure alignment with academic requirements and coordinate communications between faculty, organization and students. 
• The role requires one to be able to work independently as well as cross-functionally and navigate ambiguous projects with resourcefulness and collaboration. 
• Proven experience of displaying  deep understanding of best practices in delivering high-quality educational experiences to a diverse student population of high achieving students
• Previous experience in a scale-up education company preferred
• Previous experience developing academic materials preferred (course descriptions, syllabi, rubrics, etc.)

Life at Pioneer

Professional Development - Pioneer Academics has a dynamic work environment where our team constantly seeks better ways to support the development of our students and faculty. We hold high standards for everything we do and each of our team members strives to meet or exceed those standards in their work. This culture of excellence fosters continuous learning and offers ample opportunities for growth. At Pioneer, we are committed to defining clear accountabilities and building career paths tailored to each individual’s talents and ambitions. Pioneer serves as fertile ground to develop and thrive professionally.

Work-Life Harmony - At Pioneer, we understand the importance of work-life harmony and fully support it. We care about our team members’ growth – both professional and personal. We have dedicated resources to help our team work efficiently and effectively. Our management is held accountable for monitoring workloads and scope, ensuring that needed additional support is identified and addressed promptly. This proactive approach ensures that our team members can maintain congruence and integration between their professional and personal lives, enhancing overall well-being and fulfillment.

Great Benefits - We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. From health insurance and retirement plans to generous paid time off and professional development opportunities, our benefits are crafted to meet the diverse needs of our team members.  Our benefits are as below: 

401k Plan

401k Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD/LTD Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday Leave 

Flexible Work (Hybrid Schedule - T/W/Thu in office)

Paid Volunteer Days

Free access to professional financial and retirement advising

Career development programs

Social Mission - We take immense pride in our commitment to our social mission. For people who are passionate about making a significant impact on the world, Pioneer offers a unique opportunity to provide transformational learning and growth experiences to future leaders. Every day, our team members find fulfillment in their work, knowing they are contributing to the development of the next generation of global thinkers and game changers. At Pioneer, your efforts directly support our goal of empowering talented students to achieve their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.