Core Faculty Manager at Westcliff University

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

33.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Operational Oversight, Quality Assurance, Faculty Evaluation, Coaching, Appeals Management, Professional Development, Data-Informed Decision-Making, Accountability, Consistency, Stakeholder Management, Process Implementation, Training, Onboarding, Reporting, Compliance

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

Description What if your next job wasn’t just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered? Imagine working for a company that’s dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, while fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member. Now, imagine that this company also offers: A flexible hybrid work schedule Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do Outstanding benefits to support your well-being The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day Does that sound like a place where you’d thrive? If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about. Here’s a glimpse of what makes our culture amazing: At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we’re known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence, and social responsibility, Our tagline – Educate. Inspire. Empower. – perfectly sums up our mission: to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment. Diversity and inclusion are at our core. At Westcliff, we embrace diversity in every form. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community. Ready to feel inspired and appreciated while making a real difference? Apply now, and let’s grow and succeed together! Core Faculty Manager The CORE Faculty Manager provides leadership, operational oversight, and quality assurance for Westcliff University’s CORE Faculty Program and related faculty development initiatives. This role, partners with college leadership, ensures that faculty evaluation, coaching, appeals, and professional development processes are implemented consistently, effectively, and in alignment with institutional standards. Serving as the primary operational lead for CORE Team Leads and CORE Mentors, this position bridges the Office of Faculty Affairs, Academic Operations, Program Chairs, and the LITE Center to ensure that faculty support models are not only designed well, but executed with fidelity in practice. The role emphasizes accountability, consistency, data-informed decision-making, and a strong, supportive faculty experience. Key Responsibilities CORE Program Leadership & Oversight Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the CORE Faculty Program, including CORE Team Leads, CORE Mentors, CORE Professional, and any additional CORE faculty roles. Ensure clarity of role expectations, workload balance, timelines, and accountability across CORE roles. Oversee evaluation cycles and mentorship assignments, ensuring timely completion and high-quality documentation. Serve as the primary point of contact for CORE Faculty regarding process questions, expectations, and escalation pathways. Faculty Performance, Evaluation & Appeals Review and monitor CORE Team Lead evaluation reports to ensure consistency, calibration, and alignment with institutional rubrics and standards. Identify trends, risks, and areas for intervention related to faculty performance. Partner with Program Chairs and Academic Operations on faculty performance decisions, scheduling eligibility, and support plans. Support faculty appeal processes by ensuring accurate documentation, procedural alignment, and clear communication. Coaching Implementation & Support Guide CORE Team Leads and Mentors in delivering constructive, growth-focused feedback and navigating difficult conversations. Oversee LITE Center staff as assigned. Support escalation and intervention strategies when faculty performance concerns arise. Ensure coaching and evaluation practices align with institutional policies and frameworks, including the Faculty Handbook, Course Expectation Agreements, Faculty Competency Framework, CAPRI, Socratic Metric, Asynchronous, and GAP 2.0. Faculty Development & LITE Center Collaboration Collaborate closely with the LITE Center to reinforce and operationalize faculty professional development initiatives. Ensure training and development resources designed by LITE are adopted, applied, and reflected in faculty teaching practice. Provide feedback to LITE on implementation challenges and emerging faculty needs to inform future development offerings. Support and coordinate faculty development events, teaching showcases, recognition initiatives, and Professional Residency (PRO) weekends. Training, Onboarding & Quality Assurance Lead operational onboarding and procedural training for CORE Team Leads and Mentors (evaluation tools, documentation standards, workflows). Ensure rubric calibration processes are implemented consistently across programs. Audit CORE practices for quality, consistency, and alignment with institutional expectations. Data, Reporting & Compliance Collect, analyze, and synthesize evaluation and mentorship data to inform institutional decision-making. Prepare executive summaries, dashboards, and trend analyses for academic leadership. Maintain accurate records to support accreditation, compliance, and audit requirements. Track participation and engagement in CORE and LITE-supported initiatives. Faculty Experience Operations & Cross-Unit Coordination Serve as the operational liaison among OFA, CORE Faculty, LITE, Academic Operations, Program Chairs, and other campus partners. Support faculty-facing communications, guidance materials, and process documentation. Maintain resource libraries, calendars, timelines, and operational workflows. Visit campuses to provide in-person support, observe facilities and instructional technology, and engage directly with faculty. Qualifications Required Master’s degree in higher education, academic administration, instructional support, or a related field. 3–5 years of experience in faculty management, faculty development, academic operations, or evaluation-focused roles. Demonstrated experience with faculty evaluation, coaching, and performance management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle sensitive and complex conversations with professionalism and empathy. Experience with learning management systems and faculty-facing tools Ability to manage multiple workflows, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced academic environment. Experience supporting accreditation or compliance processes related to faculty teaching and evaluation. Preferred Familiarity with digital assessment tools and academic analytics. Experience working in multi-campus or hybrid academic environments. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: This job description reflects the general tasks expected of the position but does not restrict additional responsibilities. Full-time faculty may need to travel to other teaching sites, depending on the university’s needs. Westcliff may adjust the job description as necessary, following federal and state laws. Employment remains at-will unless contractually stated otherwise. Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Core Faculty Manager provides leadership, operational oversight, and quality assurance for the CORE Faculty Program, ensuring faculty evaluation, coaching, appeals, and professional development processes are implemented consistently and effectively. This role serves as the primary operational lead for CORE Team Leads and Mentors, bridging various university departments to ensure faculty support models are executed with fidelity.