Director of Distance Learning

Position Summary

Under limited supervision of the Provost and VP of Academic Affairs, provide administrative oversight, management and coordination of the distance learning and outreach activities of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the creation, implementation and monitoring of a responsive distance learning plan that fosters student success.
• Collaborate with Communication Services to ensure that all web and print information about Distance Learning programs is current, complete and accurate
• Collaborate with deans and faculty to support current distance learning programs and develop and market new programs
• Assure and maintain support for online course development and faculty use of distance learning technologies
• Arrange a coordinated schedule of professional training opportunities for faculty, staff, and resource faculty and maintain an accessible online repository for faculty training
• Coordinate with other support services to support online faculty and students
• Work with the state agencies, area high schools and academic programs to promote and support the dual credit program
• Actively seek and share knowledge of new developments and research in distance learning, including technologies, media and devices that can be leveraged for distance learning
• Ensure compliance and reporting with Federal and State Laws, accreditation requirements, as well as regulations and institutional policies and procedures related to distance education and the dual credit program
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, faculty, staff, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Direct and coordinate the non-credit activities of the Distance Learning office
• Interview, select, supervise, and evaluate staff
• Engage in effective budget and resource planning, development and implementation for the Distance Learning office and activities.
• Cooperate with, and serve as liaison with, vendors and partners associated with distance learning, to include courseware and learning management systems.
• Compile, manage, and keep current all program and evaluation data associated with distance, dual enrollment, and outreach programs and initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; evaluate recruitment success; enhance the regional, national and international reputation of the University through marketing and recruitment efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP for Academic Affairs

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree and five years of experience in delivery of online education or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application Deadline

Open until filled