Director of Online Education

Scope of Assignment

DEFINITION
Under general administrative direction, provide analytical, administrative, strategic leadership, management, training, course design support, and oversight of online education, infrastructure, and related instructional technologies; ensure that Modesto Junior College meets policies, procedures, and laws regarding online education. Coordinate initiatives promoting affordability and equity of instruction materials, including but not limited to Open Education Resources (OER), Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC), and Low Textbook Cost (LTC).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This director classification oversees, directs, and coordinates activities related to Online Education. While providing direction Instructional Designers, this position will support Online Education and ZTC/OER Coordinators in creating and facilitating technology-related pedagogy training. The Director of Online Education will provide professional support to the College in various administrative, coordinative, and liaison capacities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general administrative direction from the Dean of Instruction. Provides direct supervision to numerous technical as well as other administrative support staff, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties.

Education and Experience:

• Education: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in educational technology, instructional design, education, instructional technology, business administration, or related field.
• Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible instructional support experience with instructional and/or administrative technology, preferably in a community college setting.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supporting equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist academic and workplace environments.
• Legal mandates, policies and regulations pertaining to online learning processes and technology services.
• Principles, practices, procedures, and techniques involved in development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional services, plans, strategies, processes, systems, projects, goals, and objectives.
• Instructional technologies such as: learning management systems; video production and streaming, video and teleconferencing, and mobile apps.
• Accessibility of instructional content and technology functionality for all learners with diverse needs and abilities.
• Principles, practices and techniques of organization, supervision, employee motivation and training.

Ability to:

• Develop, implement, and communicate goals, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for departments and assigned program areas.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare and present management reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Desirable Qualifications

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Desirable Professional Characteristics

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Example of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Creates a positive environment that supports innovation, teamwork, and successful outcomes.
• Prepares annual goals, participates in planning activities, and facilitates completion of goals that support the College’s mission, priorities, and strategic plan.
• Remains current on education code and legislative advancements impacting online education
• Designs, recommends, and implements a strategic online education plan through research and data analysis of enrollment issues, trends, and models, designed to support consistent enrollment growth, increased student success, and reduced equity gaps.
• Facilitates the instructional design and development of projects in support of online education offerings.
• Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
• Coordinates initiatives promoting affordability and equity of instructional materials, including OER, ZTC, and LTC.
• Leads campus efforts to align the college’s online education offerings with guidelines related to accreditation, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and state/federal requirements for online education.
• Develops and conducts ongoing training and professional development opportunities for faculty in instructional design, strategies, and pedagogies.
• Participates in committees, task forces, and special assignments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License desired

Physical and Mental Standards

• Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment on campus (This is not a fully or partially remote position.)
• Work may require occasional evening and weekend hours.