eLearning Director

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The eLearning Director provides leadership, vision, and administrative oversight for Santa Fe College’s (SF) eLearning environment in support of academic programs, teaching excellence, and student success and is responsible for planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating eLearning programs and services. This position leads the development of high-quality online education by integrating instructional design, academic and emerging technologies, digital media, and accessibility to ensure innovative, accessible, and compliant learning experiences. Additionally, this position serves as a resource within Academic Affairs on matters related to digital accessibility and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. The Director collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support institutional initiatives, advance best practices, and promote a cohesive, innovative, student-centered online learning environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstratable knowledge of best practices, current research, and innovations in eLearning, instructional design, and academic technologies as well as a strong understanding of digital accessibility standards including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Requirements

A master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, education, or a related field with three (3) years of experience in eLearning, instructional design, academic technology, or related areas which must include online and hybrid course design, development, and delivery as well as LMS administration and support.
A combination of education and experience equal to nine (9) years will be considered.
Prior supervisory experience is required.
A criminal background check will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

A PhD or equivalent in a related field with experience in postsecondary teaching; leading institution-wide eLearning or academic technology initiatives; and/or integrating emerging technologies into teaching and learning.
Three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Familiarity with accreditation standards related to distance education (i.e., SACSCOC, HLC).
Certification or training in instructional design or quality frameworks (i.e., Quality Matters).

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of eLearning programs and services by developing goals, budgets, plans, reports, and assessment measures that are aligned with institutional priorities and divisional initiatives.
Supervises eLearning staff and is responsible for hiring, mentoring, coaching, professional development, and performance evaluation.
Develops, implements and manages online and hybrid learning initiatives that promote excellence in course design, student engagement, and instructional innovation.
Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality assurance processes for online courses, including course review standards and scalable course design models, such as master course shells.
Leads and collaborates in the selection, implementation, integration, and support of the college’s learning management system (LMS) and related instructional technologies.
Researches, evaluates and recommends instructional technologies, digital tools, and emerging innovations to support teaching and learning effectiveness, engagement, and institutional effectiveness.
Oversees the Educational Media Studio and supports the development of high-quality multimedia instructional materials aligned with instructional design and accessibility standards.
Serves as a resource within Academic Affairs for institutional digital accessibility efforts by promoting accessible instructional practices and collaborating with stakeholders to coordinate processes that support compliance with ADA, Section 508, and WCAG.
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and college stakeholders to improve accessibility, usability, and effectiveness of instructional technologies, digital content, and online learning environments.
Develops and delivers training, consultation, and resources that support accessible course design, UDL, inclusive and effective online instructional practices.
Serves as a resource within Academic Affairs for initiatives related to emerging technologies, including AI, by collaborating with stakeholders in the evaluation of opportunities, risks, and best practices in teaching and learning.
Collects, analyzes, and reports data in collaboration with Institutional Research (IR) related to the areas of eLearning, instructional technologies, and online learning initiatives to support assessment, accreditation, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
Designs, develops, and coordinates professional development opportunities related to eLearning for faculty, staff, and students to build capacity in instructional technology and online teaching practices.
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with vendors, organizations, and external partners to support instructional technologies and digital learning initiatives.
Serves as a liaison and representative of the college in local, state, and national organizations, committees, meetings, and professional activities related to eLearning, instructional technology, and online education.
Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
Performs other duties as assigned.