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Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
District of Columbia (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Earned doctorate from an accredited institution, 5+ years in senior online education leadership, Proven ability to lead diverse teams, Experience in innovation and technology in education, Familiar with compliance and accreditation processes.

Key responsabilities:

  • Develop strategic academic vision and plans
  • Lead academic operations teams
  • Drive technology adoption for learner outcomes
  • Oversee academic policies and procedures
  • Conduct continuous improvement initiatives
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Nexford University E-learning Scaleup https://www.nexford.edu/
51 - 200 Employees
About Nexford University
Nexford University enables greater social and economic mobility across the world by providing learners with access to high-quality, affordable, dynamic education that prepares them for the global workplace. We offer a next-generation, fully online learning experience that will positively impact millions of lives around the world. NXU aims to demonstrate a more effective way of aligning credentials to the workforce--one that is far better positioned to give any learner, regardless of starting point, an educational foundation for lifelong success. We do this through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics and the development of models and tools that enable personalization and impact at scale. We are a cross-disciplinary team of relentlessly optimistic, ambitiously creative, solution-oriented problem solvers who collaborate to uncover and develop new scalable ways to enable our internal and external partners to consistently drive learner impact using the latest technologies and innovative practices available. Nexford University is an American university licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission in Washington DC and accredited by DEAC.
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Job description

Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

 

📌 Position Title: Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

🌍 Location: Remote - United States

💰 Salary: DOE

⏰ Working Rhythm: Full-time, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required for international operations.

📝 Contract Type: This is a full-time,permanent position. 

🤝 Reporting to: CEO

📅 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!


CompensationDOE

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
E-learning
Spoken language(s):
English
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Hard Skills

Program EvaluationExecutive LeadershipContinuous Improvement ProcessHigher Education PolicyTechnology Adoption LifecycleCompliance ManagementData-Driven Decision Making

Other Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning
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