Ultimate Medical Academy is a non-profit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus.
As a full-time team member, you will have access to the following benefits:
- Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
- FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
- Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid) minimum $50,000 - maximum $250,000 (1x annual salary)
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
- Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
- Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
- Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
- Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
- Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
- 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
Purpose of the Position:
The Academic Program Development Manager will support the strategic design and continuous improvement of academic programs delivered through online, blended, and workforce implementations. This role will ensure new and revised programs are innovative, market-responsive, and aligned with accreditation, regulatory, and workforce standards. This position will collaborate across academic, workforce, and curriculum teams, and will play a key role in advancing the institution’s mission and educational impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Identify and Assign Resources: Oversee the selection of Subject Matter Experts (internally and externally sourced) to lead the design of new academic programs and the revision of existing academic programs to ensure alignment with institutional, accreditation, and workforce standards.
- Coordinate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Monitor and approve timesheets, agreements, and invoices related to SMEs performing program design, program/course documentation, and course readiness for launch.
- Facilitate Collaboration: Serve as liaison among SMEs, instructional designers, academic leaders, and workforce partners throughout the program development process.
- Collaborate on preparation of regulatory approval requirements: Support the Research and Development team on the development of required materials for state, accreditation, and regulatory submission of new and revised programs.
- Develop Curriculum Frameworks: Collaborate with SMEs and instructional designers to build curriculum maps, define learning outcomes, and design assessment strategies.
- Align with Market Needs: Partner with marketing and enrollment teams to ensure programs meet student demand and market viability.
- Evaluate Program Success: Participate in structured analysis of program performance to inform revisions and improve outcomes.
- Promote Institutional Mission: Ensure all program development efforts support the institution’s mission and strategic goals in distance education
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Career Level Expectations:
- Senior role that applies advanced knowledge of job area (typically obtained through post-secondary education and work experience).
- Manages projects/processes, works independently with limited supervision.
- Coaches and reviews the work of proficient and entry-level professionals.
- Handles difficult and complex problems.
- Desire for growth and professional development.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or Curriculum and Instruction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 years of experience in academic program development or curriculum leadership within a higher education institution.
- Ability to lead cross-functional academic projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience with both ground and online/blended program models.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize and present complex academic ideas clearly.
- Proven success in launching new programs from ideation through implementation.
- Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
- Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.
Preferred Requirements:
- Any advanced degree or equivalent experience and/or strong or advanced proficiency in any of the above required skills/experience.
- 5 or more years of experience leading academic program development within a higher education institution
- Knowledge of industry standards and applicable compliance laws and regulations.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
Compliance:
- Demonstrate knowledge of and carefully follows all applicable state laws and rules, federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and internal policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- This is a remote position, with occasional onsite travel required.
- Home office set up, quiet place to work, ability to be on camera, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection.
- May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications.
Compensation Range
$73,100—$73,100 USD
OUR VALUES
Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody.
ACT WITH INTEGRITY
We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.
CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES
We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.
COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS
We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.
PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE
We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.
HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY
Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.
WORK AS ONE
We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.
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