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Williston State College
DISTANCE EDUCATION DIRECTOR
SUMMARY
The Distance Education Director will provide leadership, vision, and direction for distance education by serving as an academic support unit in the Instructional Division. The director will bear primary responsibility for researching and promoting new distance education programs and courses as well as coordinating quality assurance measures in collaboration with the Vice President for Instruction, Academic and Workforce Deans, and Department Chairs. The duties of the director include managing the overall program, supervising instruction, and communicating with stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of Distance Education Program
• Conducts research, develops, implements, and promotes new programs/courses
• Creates, implements, reviews policies
• Assists in accreditation at state and regional levels: NDUS & HLC
• Leads faculty and staff in strategic planning for each unit and program area
• Provides leadership for developing and managing extended services
• Develops and manages budget, grants, technical support, and other services for distance education
• Ensures prompt responses to concerns
Management of Distance Education Instruction
• Manages scheduling of IVN, online, hybrid, and other off-campus instruction
• Promotes standards that result in excellent programs
• Conducts faculty/course evaluations focused on quality assurance, student satisfaction and success, and retention
• Oversees hiring and evaluating of faculty and staff in distance education
• Ensures compliance with licensing & copyright laws and registrations
• Develops and delivers training, support, and communication policies for/with faculty
Management of Distance Education Communication
• Works collaboratively with NDUS, private, tribal colleges
• Participates in state meetings
• Initiate and manage collaborative opportunities
• Manages data, creates reports for stakeholders
• Communicates effectively with students, faculty, public
• Assists in troubleshooting
SKILLS
• Integrity
• Customer service
• Leadership
• Teamwork and building partnerships
• Fiscal responsibility
• Mature judgment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of a variety of distance learning modalities
• Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, student services, or other related field
• Experience teaching at the university/college level
• Administrative experience in higher education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience in faculty training
• Experience in instructional design, curriculum development and assessment
• Understanding of college distance education programs
• Expertise in student-centered distance learning practices
• Ability to coordinate disparate groups to achieve a goal
• Commitment to life-long learning
REVIEW OF APPLICATION BEGINS IMMEDIATELY. All interested persons should submit the following to Human Resources, Williston State College 1410 University Ave, Williston, ND 58801: Staff Application for Employment Form (available at www.wsc.nodak.edu/jobs or by request at the WSC Business Office at 701-774-4204), letter of application, current resume, and contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until position is filled.
Candidates whose backgrounds, as detailed in their application materials, are most closely suited to the essential functions of the position will be invited to meet with a screening committee, which will interview the candidates and recommend finalists.
Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations for the application process should contact the Human Resources Coordinator at (701)774-4204.
Any corrections, modifications, or changes relating to this position announcement will be posted in the Human Resources office.
IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT REQUIREMENT: All new employees are required by law to submit documentation proving eligibility to work in the USA by completing an Employment Eligibility Form (I-9) within three days of employment.
Williston State College is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity and nondiscrimination to employment applicants and employees without regard to race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or whether a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. Questions can be directed to the HR Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator at the above address or phone number.
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