Dean of Online Education Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Dean of Online Education
Job Details
Job Location
Columbia College – Columbia, SC
Position Type
Full Time
Description

JOB SUMMARY

Columbia College seeks an experienced Dean of Online Education to sustain growth in digital learning. The Dean of Online Education will provide leadership for instructional quality in and assessment of online undergraduate and graduate courses. The Dean will collaborate with academic divisions to assess and enhance instruction and pedagogy in online courses and programs, oversee the virtual learning environment, lead the online advising and support team, provide engaging student development and experience initiatives, and work with the Provost to develop and implement a comprehensive faculty development program to support online student enrollment and retention. The Dean will engage in rigorous, data-informed planning to enhance the quality of all online learning experiences. Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assess, develop and implement policies and procedures to improve quality of online courses. Assess and address student satisfaction with online learning, technology, and support. Assess and ensure compliance with SACSCOC, Department of Education, and other applicable state, federal, and accreditation requirements. Mentor and direct the online advising team. Mentor and direct the instructional design team. Assess and recommend new technologies to support course quality and online pedagogy. Collaborate with Student Success staff on student graduation and retention efforts, especially strategies related to course design and pedagogy. Complete a needs assessment of all online instructors. Collaborate with deans and program chairs/directors to identify, hire, and evaluate well-qualified adjuncts to teach in online programs. Develop and provide continuous training and professional development opportunities for all online faculty. Lead the Online Committee in support of evaluating and recommending effective educational technology in support of online learning. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Master’s degree in higher education administration or closely related field; Doctorate degree (Ph.D; Ed.

D or Professional Doctorate) preferred.
Minimum of five (5) or more years of administrative and/or operational experience in academic leadership roles.
Thorough experience in teaching and leading within an online educational environment.
Ability to collect, compile, and analyze data utilizing best practices of quantitative and qualitative approaches to pedagogy and instructional design.
Demonstrated ability to assess, design and implement online programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Leadership style that works collaboratively with diverse populations of staff, faculty and students.
Support the College’s mission and vision, as well as accreditation standards and commitment to academic integrity.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, utilizing Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling some of the time. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work environment risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should complete an online application using this link: