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Position Summary
Under limited supervision of the VP of Academic Affairs, provide administrative oversight, management and coordination of the distance learning and outreach activities of the University.
Apply online at: https://www.enmu.edu/about/employment-and-hr/employment-opportunities
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 Job Requirements:
Master's degree and five years of experience in delivery of online education or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred qualifications are: Doctorate and demonstrated administrative experience in leading distance education and outreach activities in a university environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of best practices in online/distance education including educational technology, instructional pedagogy, student support services, and professional standards and trends
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and accreditation standards related to online/distance education
- Project management and prioritization skills and the ability to resolve complex problems and issues
- Ability to make effective administrative/procedural decisions and recommendations
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information
- Ability to analyze processes and make recommendations for improvements
- Ability to gather, analyze, and compile data, and prepare and present reports
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
- Investigative and problem-solving skills
- Analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Professionalism and self-direction within the context of complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
- Work is performed during normal work hours but may require evening and weekend hours to meet set deadlines
- Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
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