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SalaryThe Associate Dean of Online Education is the principal administrator responsible for the oversight, development, and delivery of the university’s Online Education programs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Recommends and creates appropriate operational structures for online delivery at the university.
- Responsible for supporting and enhancing the quality of Online learning.
- Works with the Assistant Dean’s (academic disciplines) and curriculum/assessment committees in the development and approval of Online learning.
- Facilitates strategic planning for the development and support of Online learning in collaboration with Dean, academic units, Learning Resource Center, Office of Information Technology, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and relevant faculty work groups.
- Work in a centralized manner in close collaboration with all partnering units; ensure the alignment of Online learning with the University’s mission and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Dean’s of the Academic Divisions in the acquisition/hiring and supervision of Online faculty.
- Responsible to ensure compliance for Online Education with appropriate state and regulatory agencies.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures, framework and processes in support of Online learning.
- Manages assigned budget.
- Employs domain expertise for online learning, including instructional design/delivery, faculty development and training, content management, curriculum development, and industry best practices.
- Conducts periodic reviews of the status of Online efforts with faculty and administration.
- Collaborates with CETL to ensure creation and testing of innovative educational technologies.
- Manages the development and deployment of all online courses which requires collaboration with CETL to ensure instructional designers and media specialists adhere to the online processes, policies and procedures for Online Education.
- Develops systematic review of Online delivery of courses (live course revisions, course revisions, and annual (TBD) course reviews).
- Manages the quality assurance process, retention activities, and faculty reviews with respect to online policies and procedures.
- Develops and conducts training for on-boarding of faculty teaching online courses.
- Works with the Associate and Assistant Deans regarding scheduling of Online courses and faculty.
Education, Training and/or Experience
- Holds a terminal degree in higher education or instructional design (online) with prerequisite knowledge in technology or closely related field.
- Three to Five years’ experience in the area of distance learning, instructional design, and faculty development of relevant skills with administrative supervisory responsibilities.
- Experience in educational media development, digitized audio and video technologies, effective application of technology to teaching and learning, and experience developing courses within a learning management system.
- Knowledge of blended-learning and Online Education platforms and tools and current with new technology and course development trends.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
- In depth familiarity with Online education delivery methodologies
- Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
- Proven ability to interact effectively with faculty in achieving goals.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively council faculty/students in research matters.
- Strong writing skills and experience.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential employee information.
- Experience in development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Team building and supervisory skills; organizational and staff development skills.
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications.
