"Assistant Vice President for Radford Online"

Assistant Vice President for Radford Online

Radford University, a nationally recognized comprehensive public university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Vice President of Radford Online. This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative and strategic leader to join a forward-thinking university and play a key role in shaping the future of online, distance, and hybrid education.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the creation and implementation of a comprehensive strategic vision for online learning.
• Overseeing the development and management of Radford Online's program portfolio and expansion strategies.
• Collaborating across academic departments and administrative units to promote continuous curriculum improvement.
• Ensuring rigorous quality assurance for online and hybrid programs, including course design, delivery, and assessment.
• Establishing strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, enrollment management, technology services, and vendor partners.
• Championing faculty development, student support, marketing, enrollment management, and financial modeling for sustainability.
• Monitoring regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.
• Serving as academic lead on vendor partnerships and program administration.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, strategic, and results-driven leader with:

• A master's degree required (doctorate preferred) in education, instructional technology, higher education leadership, or a related field.
• At least 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in online learning or higher education administration.
• Demonstrated success in developing, launching, and maintaining online academic programs across multiple academic units.
• Experience with instructional design, educational technologies, and financial modeling.
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of trends in online education, accreditation, and compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, resource management, and developing financial models. Preferred qualifications include experience building fully online undergraduate programs and expertise in online instructional and program design.

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Radford University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. To submit a complete application package, please send a cover letter and CV to Assistant Vice President for Radford Online.

Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Inquiries and nominations should be directed towards Jeremy Duff and Maggie Mayes.

Jeremy Duff jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com 850-869-9986

Maggie Mayes maggiemayes@greenwoodsearch.com 850-869-9993