Executive Director of E-Learning

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide the overall leadership for E-learning, instructional design, and faculty development in alternative methods of instructional delivery. The individual in this position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of all E-learning support services. Provides leadership to faculty and other emerging technologies that strengthen off-site access to educational opportunities in the SUSLA service area.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides vision and leadership in the integration of technology to support learning in all areas of instruction; and serves the mission of SUSLA by working productively with faculty, staff, and administration to create a campus climate that promotes student-centered distant learning.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the SUSLA quality standards for electronic, and other methods off-site E-learning course delivery methods to assure comparability with traditional classes.
• Collaborates with instructional deans, directors, division chairs and the dual enrollment program in the preparation of all course schedules.
• Directs and supervises the a-learning support team that aids in course design and technology training for faculty teaching and instructional division support staff.
• Works with the Department of Information Technology to ensure solid infrastructure for E-learning and to coordinate the financial support for E-learning presently and in the future
• Coordinates and manages all budgets related to E-learning programs and projects.
• Supervises and evaluates all E-learning staff, programs and projects.
• Provides faculty development support when possible through training opportunities, and technical support.
• Responsible for maintaining the academic policies and standards of best practices relating to E-Learning.
• Oversees the creation and maintenance of the E-learning web site.
• Represents the university at local, regional, state, and national distance education forums.
• Assists the university through participation on various planning and advisory committees.
• Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with supervisor, university staff, students, and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• An earned doctorate preferred; A master's degree in education or a related field is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in organizational leadership is required. Online teaching experience in higher education preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of Learning Management Systems and network infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of budgeting practices
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and commitment to collaborative management.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective presentation skills.
• Employs highly effective organizational and problem-solving skills and demonstrates team leadership skills.
• Proficiency using personal computer, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications.

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