Bethel University Adult, Graduate, & Extension Studies

Job Title: Director of Academic Operations
Department: AGS

Location: Adult and Graduate Suite

Reports To: Dean of BU-X and Online Learning

Prepared On: 8/12/2026

Position Type: Full time (non-exempt)/40 hours per week

Position Summary

The Director of Academic Operations for Online Programs supports the daily academic and administrative operations of the online division and serves as a key operational partner to the Dean. This position ensures that academic scheduling, registrar processes, adjunct contracting, onboarding, course readiness, and departmental workflows are completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with institutional expectations.

The Director exercises sound independent judgment in routine decision-making, manages operational projects for the team, and keeps the Dean informed of significant issues, risks, and recommendations. The role also supervises student workers and graduate assistants and works collaboratively with internal partners to support high-quality online academic operations.





Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Scheduling and Course Operations
- Direct and maintain the online academic schedule in collaboration with the Dean, program coordinators, academic departments, the department, and the Registrar.
- Oversee course updates, instructor assignments, section changes, and enrollment adjustments to ensure course readiness for each session.
- Monitor scheduling accuracy, identify operational concerns, and communicate recommendations in a timely manner.

Registrar Functions and Student Information Support
- Oversee registrar-related functions for the online division, including course creation in J1, registration changes, administrative drops, faculty assignment updates, and student coding accuracy.
- Support key student records processes, including transcript evaluation for transfer credit, PLA workflow, internship forms, and registrar file organization.
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