Assistant Vice President, Radford Online
About The Position
Radford University invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Vice President of Radford Online. This is a full-time, 12-month, administrative professional (AP) faculty position with the ability to be located in Radford or Roanoke. The successful candidate can work a flexible remote position with the expectation of being on-site in Radford on most Wednesdays. As the chief leader for Radford Online, the Assistant Vice President provides visionary and operational oversight for the development, integration, and management of all online programs under Radford’s newly organized single service model. Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, this position ensures that Radford Online delivers high-quality, accessible, and innovative programs aligned with the university’s mission and strategic goals. The Assistant Vice President of Radford Online is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, integration, and management of online, distance, and hybrid education initiatives under our newly organized Radford Online single service model. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, accessible, consistent, and innovative Radford Online programs that support student success and align with the university’s mission and strategic goals. The Assistant Vice President will work internally with academic departments, faculty, and staff, and externally with our OPM partner and allied vendors to ensure the success of online programs and enhance the overall online learning experience. The Assistant Vice President, in collaboration with deans and enrollment management, will align faculty expertise, student demand, and market needs to manage and enhance a healthy portfolio and grow student enrollment in Radford Online programs. The Assistant Vice President will collaborate with colleagues across the institution on online faculty development, student support, marketing, and enrollment management. Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Vice President will be a key member of the Provost’s Senior Staff and Academic Affairs Leadership Team.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred in education, instructional technology, higher education leadership, or related field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in online learning or higher education administration.
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining online academic programs, preferably across multiple academic units.
- Experience with instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technologies.
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with a commitment to collaborative and data-informed approaches.
- Knowledge and understanding of trends in online education
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance issues related to online education.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and in teams to meet the objectives of academic initiatives.
- Experience with budgeting, resource management, and developing financial models
Nice To Haves
- Experience in online instructional and program design and development
- Experience building fully online undergraduate programs
Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership, development, integration, and management of online, distance, and hybrid education initiatives
- Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible, consistent, and innovative Radford Online programs
- Collaborating with academic departments, faculty, and staff, and externally with our OPM partner and allied vendors
- Aligning faculty expertise, student demand, and market needs to manage and enhance a healthy portfolio and grow student enrollment
- Collaborating with colleagues across the institution on online faculty development, student support, marketing, and enrollment management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
