"Director of Online Learning - MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2"

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Classification: MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2 Unlimited, Full-time 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week

Salary Range: Hourly from $33.61 to $48.66; Annually from $70,178 to $101,602*S alary placement is dependent on education and experience

The vacancy is posted on-line from Friday, October 31 to November 20 at 11:59pm

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

Online courses are a critical component of Normandale Community College’s overall enrollment. In the 2023-2024 academic year, online and hybrid courses accounted for 77% of the 186,000 credits sold, representing 6,203 Full Year Equivalents. Because face-to-face courses must also have an online presence, online learning department activities impact every one of our 15,000 students and 300 faculty members.

The Director of Online Learning provides strategic and operational leadership for the Online Learning Department. This includes setting and implementing departmental goals, managing budgets and resources, and supervising staff. The Director ensures compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, while fostering innovation and quality in online course delivery. They will collaborate with college leadership, faculty, and external partners to advance institutional priorities and enhance the online learning experience for students. This position also supports the achievement of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities’ Equity 2030 goals – primarily, enhanced access, student engagement, and academic success.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: 2 years’ professional experience in online learning in higher education, industry, or the non-profit sector; an associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for 1.5 years’ experience from an accredited college or university.

Demonstrated experience in overseeing day-to-day operations of a department or unit, including direct supervision of staff and responsibility for handling and monitoring a budget.

Demonstrated proficiency in designing and delivering online and hybrid courses using established guidelines for effective teaching and learning

Demonstrated experience successfully collaborating with multiple partners to develop, implement, and complete initiatives or projects. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and diverse projects. Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to prepare messages and materials for diverse audiences and clearly present, explain, and discuss complex topics.

Preferred: Master’s degree in higher education administration, business, or another relevant field.

Experience managing in a collective bargaining environment. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website. This position is also part of the Middle Management Association (MMA). The MMA contract outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.

If you are a current Minn State employee, please log into workday, click on the Jobs Hub section.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.