NexGenT was founded on the belief that education is for everyone, that the ideal educational system should be based on real-world skills training, and that it cannot leave people in debt with degrees that don’t equip them with the skills needed to succeed in the workforce. Education should prepare people to be job-ready, just as military training does. We are on a mission to disrupt tech education and help people level up with real-world training developed by world-class engineers and mentors.

NexGenT is an incredibly fast-growing company, venture-backed by some of the top investors in Silicon Valley. You will gain unparalleled visibility into what it takes to build a world-class company. While this position comes with immense responsibilities and high expectations, the upside is even higher.

We are seeking a Director of Academic Excellence to help us position our company for the next phase of growth. You will work closely with our Director of Student Success to architect the next series of training tracks designed for B2C and B2B markets. This position will have a high degree of autonomy and will influence the future of training and growth.

OUR MISSION
To inspire, create, and empower the next generation of IT engineers by providing the highest quality tech education that is affordable to anyone. NexGenT is on a mission to help people level up their skill sets, create new career paths, and secure high-paying tech jobs, aiming to change 1 million lives by 2030.

Company Values:
Kaizen → Continuous Improvement. 1% Better Everyday Mindset
Extreme Ownership → Owns 100% accountability on projects
Customer Obsession → Obsession over our students' success!
Gratitude & Respect → Understands and embraces gratitude and respect for others
Being Data-Driven → Makes decisions based on data to drive growth
Excellence → Quality over quantity

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• The Director of Academic Excellence is a self-motivated go-getter who can thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. The ideal candidate will have:
• A background in network engineering, cybersecurity, software development, or related fieldExperience designing, developing, and delivering technical concepts/curriculum.
• World class communication/ teaching skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching and helping individuals break into and/or advance technology careers
• Ability to prioritize and deliver high-quality content on schedule

BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Flexible paid time off
Work from home environment and creative freedom
Opportunity to work on a passionate team that is changing the landscape of IT/Technology Training

SALARY & COMPENSATION
Salary is commensurate with experience level
Performance bonuses
Equity may be available based on performance

LOCATION:
NexGenT is a 100% fully remote company
Candidates will reside in the US and follow standard work hours (Monday - Friday 8am-5pm) with occasional outside hours and flexibility expected.

JOB DUTIES
Lead Academic Program Quality and Improvement
Oversee curriculum development, instructional quality, and assessment practices.
Ensure programs meet institutional standards, accreditation requirements, and learning outcomes.
Drive Data-Informed Continuous Improvement
Analyze student performance data, program evaluation results, and institutional metrics.
Recommend and implement strategies to improve retention, completion, and overall academic success.

Foster a Culture of Academic Innovation
Lead initiatives around new learning technologies, high-impact practices, or academic innovation.
Promote collaboration across departments to elevate instructional quality and student outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience working in a technical capacity (network engineer, software engineer, cybersecurity, etc.) with relevant qualifications/certifications aligned to this work.
Experience designing, developing, and delivering technical content (preferably online)
3+ years of leadership experience
Must have strong computer skills and spreadsheet/Excel/Google Sheet skills
Must have strong organizational skills
Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization
Previous startup experience is preferred but not required
Military experience is a plus

TRAVEL
Some travel as needed to corporate events, generally < 5%