Description
Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
Make an impact — from near or far
At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.
The opportunity
The Academic Governance Manager serves to operate and administer academic governance-related activities across the university by working collaboratively with partners across academic units and other university departments. You will be a central contact and partner for all procedural academic governance items, including both curriculum and policy. The Academic Governance Manager supports the operational teams, academic teams, and other centralized university teams to accomplish an optimized academic governance approach, according to the University Catalog and approved Academic Governance Agreement. You will report to the Vice President of Academic Governance & Compliance. This position is remote.
What you'll do:
- Coordinate university academic governance processes, working with partners to support decision-making and ensure proposals follow established procedures for us.
- 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 for us.
- 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 for us.
- 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.
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully engage in any part of the application or hiring process, please complete the Accommodation Request form or contact us at 603-626-9447. A member from the Employee Accommodation Support Center will be in contact with you within two business days to discuss your request.
Compensation
The annual pay range for this position is $60,209.00 - $96,352.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $66,531.00 - $90,013.00.
Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)
You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:
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
