Deputy Assistant Director (Chief Academic Officer)

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), The incumbent will serve as the Deputy Assistant Director (Chief Academic Officer) responsible for providing academic governance and quality control over the University's education and training programs. Responsible for the development and implementation of educational policies and procedures necessary to achieve the academic objectives of DSCU.

As a Deputy Assistant Director (Chief Academic Officer) at the AD-1701-9 level some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the Deputy Assistant Director (Chief Academic Officer) responsible for providing academic governance and quality control over the University's education and training programs. Responsible for the development and implementation of educational policies and procedures necessary to achieve the academic objectives of DSCU. Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of the University's accreditation program, including academics, faculty development, administrative policies, student affairs, enrollment, and other key areas. Oversee the development, and evaluation of faculty, to include institutional effectiveness, academic milestones, promotions, and appointment processes to ensure DSCU faculty maintain a high-level of academic professionalism. Serve as a focal point for stakeholder feedback, revisions, quality assurance of all DSCU curricula, ensuring faculty strike a balance between instruction, research, and administrative duties, and work with the DSCU Chief of Staff to ensure integration with the operating budget. Advise senior leaders on strategic opportunities identified through program evaluation efforts, the need for quality and process improvement activities, adjustments in the alignment of resources and balance in faculty duty assignments. Serve as a representative of the DSCU President and the Director of DSCA in dealings with a wide range of security cooperation stakeholders across the federal government, industry and academia.