Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community. Named after Texas legendary hero General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries, and a flexible work environment fostering work-life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition: 202600011ES Title: Associate Vice President for Online Education FLSA status: Exempt Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Department: SHSU Online Division Division: Division of Academic Affairs Open Date: 02252026 Open Until Filled: Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Masters degree is required in Information Technology or a related field. Doctorate degree is strongly preferred. Demonstrated leadership and substantive executive management experience in a centralized distance-learning unit at a university or considerable executive management and technical experience in a corporate or higher education setting in distance learning course design, development, production, and delivery. Executive management experience with national educational networks or credit granting higher education institutions preferred. A combination of education experience and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Assumes delegated responsibility for the creation and leadership of a centralized distance learning support team. The position provides strategic leadership and coordination with academic departments to design, develop, and deliver high-quality degree programs and courses offered online and in hybrid formats. In collaboration with academic leadership, enrollment team, and institutional partners, this role supports enrollment growth, student access, and retention by aligning online education initiatives with institutional strategic enrollment and growth objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
Creates a centralized distance learning support team, provide leadership and coordination with academic colleges and departments to develop degree programs and courses offered online and in hybrid formats. Manages the continuing migration toward leading edge technologies in synchronous and asynchronous delivery formats. Provides oversight of online learning operations, instructional design, digital learning technologies, faculty development related to online instruction, and the overall student experience in digital environments. Oversee the programmatic activities of videoconferencing as well as video production, graphics, video streaming, and multimedia production units that produce materials for online programs and courses. Performs strategic planning and budget management. Creates and negotiates collaborative partnerships in the private and public sectors. Develops and negotiates Request for Proposals (RFPs) and grant proposals with contracting organizations and third-party service providers for asynchronous course production using new media applications. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required in order to establish and maintain a team environment where mentoring and information sharing are routine. Hands-on knowledge of the theory and application of state-of-the-art software and hardware systems ranging from asynchronous course production using new media authoring and Internet tools to television and video program production. In addition, considerable understanding of course delivery technologies, satellite cable streaming, video fiber optics, Internet, etc., is desired.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Other Specifications
Further details can be found here: https://anthemexecutive.com/associate-vice-president-for-online-education
How to Apply
The position is open until it is filled, but applications received by Friday, May 1, 2026, will be given full consideration. Applications should include:
References will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be sent in confidence to AVPOnlineEd@anthemexecutive.com
Sam Houston State University is being assisted by Anthem Executive. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Michael Ballew, Scott Watson JR, Wheless, or Florene Stawowy, AVPOnlineEd@anthemexecutive.com
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Position Number: Quicklink: http://sshu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46432 EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke-Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions.
Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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