Director of Distance Learning
About The Position
Responsible for working with Deans, Vice Presidents, and faculty members to plan and develop modalities for distance learning classes. Distance learning includes online, hybrid, blended, and hyflex classes as well as classes using video conferencing and other distanced technologies. Trains faculty and students on the college LMS. Coordinates distance learning initiatives and markets them. Serves as primary LMS administrator and support person for students needing assistance with Distance Learning (DL) classes and technologies. Organizes and directs DL orientations. Assists Learning Resources Center (LRC) staff with technology and training. Is responsible for adherence to policies, procedures, documentation, and all related instructional requirements.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field
- Teaching experience in distance learning technology
- Experience with Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, or other learning management system
Nice To Haves
- Two years of demonstrated increase in level of responsibility for academic and instructional programs in an administrative capacity
- Two years of instructional experience using distanced modalities
- Experience in applying accessibility principles and standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) to course content
- Experience in curriculum and/or strategic planning
- Experience with ad-hoc reporting platform/s – Informer 4 or 5
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with other institutions when appropriate
- Serving on committees
- Attending staff, division, and College functions, faculty workshops, the LRC advisory committee, and professional meeting and seminars
- Coordinating distance learning activities and course quality components in conjunction with the Academic and Workforce Deans
- Managing and maintaining DL guidelines relating to State, Federal, NC-SARA, and SACSCOC regulations
- Developing and providing instructional training, materials, and orientations on relevant LMS and distance learning topics for faculty, staff and students using a variety of technologies (365, Teams, Zoom, Canva, etc.)
- Staying informed about and communicating relevant external professional development offerings related to distance learning
- Developing, promoting/marketing and managing the delivery of DL instructional programs
- Reviewing online courses developed by faculty for appropriate content, activities, and assessments
- Coordinating the development, review, and approval of all DL courses
- Monitoring and auditing courses for student and faculty engagement as needed
- Developing and maintaining the DL web pages
- Providing academic and distance learning related support to DL students
- Managing video conferencing, student email and other platforms
- Developing and managing DL learning analytics and other statistical information relating to distance learning offerings and student success to assist with decision making
- Showcasing technology to R-CCC community and local area as needed
- Listing online courses in the North Carolina Community College online course search web site
- Collaborating with the Learning Resources Center to manage the Center for Technology and Innovation
- Managing the use of AI and Integration in to DL as a resource for Students, Faculty and Staff
- Supervising the Distance Learning Coordinator
- Performing other duties assigned by the Associate Vice President of Academics and Institutional Effectiveness and the President
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
