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Position Title
Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives
Position Summary
The Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives (AVP) will develop and drive an online and digital education strategy that will ensure the College meets the needs of lifelong learners wherever they are through evolving online learning modalities. The Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives will be responsible for the leadership, administrative oversight, and coordination of all aspects of the eSpelman online learning enterprise.
Working in close partnership with the division chairs, department chairs and faculty body the Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives will drive the development of online learning initiatives at Spelman College and guide a growing portfolio of online programs, their delivery, the infrastructure and processes to support their success.
The Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives will employ a deep knowledge of the unique needs and behaviors of online learners to design a long-range recruitment and enrollment strategy for the College's online enterprise. Additionally, the Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives will need a keen expertise in key functional areas such as digital marketing, call center operations, and associated technologies to support that strategy development and implementation.
The AVP will optimize the impact on the educational experiences and enhance the College's reputation, visibility, and reach while providing new certificate programs for working adult learners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Vision :
- Provide College-level leadership and administrative oversight for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation for the eSpelman online learning initiatives, aligning the direction and vision of online learning with the College's strategic goals.
- Establish a vision for the future of online education, including ways the institutional mission and values can be woven into and differentiate Spelman's online enterprise.
- Employ a deep knowledge of the technical and operational needs of a successful online enterprise including, but not limited to, digital marketing, call center operations, online enrollment strategy, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and supporting technologies, and student support services to strategize, develop, and implement Spelman's online infrastructure plan.
- Advise senior leadership on the mission, vision, goals, and objectives for online educational offerings.
- Develop and implement short and long-range strategic plans to advance the College's mission in distance learning that supports and expands online learning enrollment regionally and out of state.
- Define and guide a strategic plan to enhance current online offerings, launch new programs, and increase annual revenue.
Provide expert consultation on best practices for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating distance education projects, programs, and initiatives.
Data Analysis
Design and implement key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, course development, and individual online course assessments, ensuring data-driven enhancements and strategic decision-making.Leverage data analysis to identify trends, inform program development, and optimize online course assessments, with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.Develop and monitor key metrics that track the success of programs and online courses, using data insights to guide program enhancements and assess the impact of specific initiatives.Utilize data analytics to assess program performance, drive curriculum development, and refine online course offerings, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and optimal learning outcomes.Create and analyze comprehensive assessment tools to gather data on program effectiveness and course performanceQuality Assurance and Program Development :
Support College processes to strategically develop new online certificate programs to build an appropriate online program portfolio.Identify, assess, and implement changes in instructional design, development and evaluation research and practice.Promote excellence in online learning through implementation of a robust quality assurance program.Inform and oversee course roadmap for new online programs and initiativesRemain informed on external trends, individual student needs, industry certifications, online learning, occupation areas, and other discipline-specific information to ensure our online programs are current and high quality.Improve the quality of the online student experience at Spelman College through increased student satisfaction, retention, completion, affordability, and diversity of program offerings.Establish specific, measurable goals and other performance expectations, implement a systematic review process to evaluate objectives, progress, and outcomes.Establish process for developing courses and programs for the adult learner that would yield successful approval from the Curriculum CommitteeDevelop and oversee implementation of eSpelman learner and faculty development & support services, to include updated documentation for training and certifications.External Partnerships and Market Understanding :
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the online program management marketplace and the role of external partnerships in the eSpelman strategy.Develop and enhance external partnerships for the College's online learning initiatives.Work with Communications and External Relations on the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing strategy for our online programs.Assist with cross-functional academic initiatives focused on topics like academic quality and educational technology.Oversee and direct marketing activities and budget to drive prospective student enrollment and new partnershipsManage partnerships with outside vendors.Financial and Budget Management :
Oversee and manage the budget and financial reporting to include regular budget status updates and recommendations to the President, Provost, SVP for Enrollment Management and CFO.Collaboration and Capacity Building :
Serve as a strategic advisor to closely integrate the academic departments and administrative units that will contribute to the success of online learning, including Undergraduate Studies, Teaching Resource Research Center, Office of Technology Services, Communications, Enrollment Management, Office of the Registrar, Student Affairs, Business & Finance, and Institutional Effectiveness.Collaborate with Spelman Technology Services (STS) to ensure learning management system (LMS) availability and integrity.Provide leadership and facilitate collaboration with various faculty work groups to promote improvement of online learningCollaborate with academic departments and programs to develop programs within governance structure and curriculum committee oversight.Effectively collaborate with key stakeholders, including employers, higher education leaders, and higher education institutions, to understand workforce and industry needs.Effectively engage the College community to support online programs and students, including faculty, academic administration, and senior leadership.Compliance and Technology :
Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, pedagogies, and best practices related to digital learning and online programs.Remain familiar with regional and national regulations, ensuring institutional compliance.Work with Institutional Effectiveness to prepare an annual report on distance education activities and compliance requirements.Maintain working knowledge of changing laws and rules related to reciprocity agreements (SARA and others) and state reporting related to online and distance education.Ensure compliance with regulations (international, federal, and state) that may impact online learning in conjunction with the appropriate business support functions.Travel
Some travel, including weekends and evenings may occasionally be required.Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Instructional Design, or a related disciplineFamiliarity with regional and national requirements for distance education at the baccalaureate level.Minimum of ten years of higher education work experience supporting online programs, strategic initiatives in a higher education environment. At least five years of experience in a leadership role related to online education or instructional technology. Familiarity with emerging technologies required.Technical knowledge and understanding of core functionalities of the online enterprise, including digital marketing, call center operations, enrollment funnel, CRM technologies, and student support services, etc.Ability to work well in a diverse community.Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and consultation skillsStrategic Planning : Proven record of accomplishment in developing and implementing strategic plans for online education.Policy and Accreditation : Experience in developing policies and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.Resource Management : Experience in managing budgets, staffing, and technological resources.Stakeholder Engagement : Experience working with senior leadership, faculty, and external partners.Quality Assurance : Experience in developing and overseeing quality assurance initiatives for online education.Team Development : Experience in supervision and development of management and operations staffTo perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to perform skills effectively using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Microsoft Outlook; and the internet.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications :
PhD in a related disciplineExperience with online program management (OPM) partnershipsExperience with customer relationship management (CRM) platformsExperience with relational database and / or student information systemExperience designing, developing, and teaching online coursesDemonstrated record of working in a diverse environmentExperience with Banner Financial Module experience a plus.Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
Ability to drive and a valid driver's license are required.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : sit, walk, use hands to operate computer and move items, read hand-written and computer-generated documents, talk, hear, and lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. The employee is frequently required to : stand. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, and climb.
Shift
Days
Travel Required
1% - 25%
Full Time / Part Time
Full-time
Work Location / Schedule :
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
FLSA
Exempt
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated Candidate Start Date
Position End Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SC0731P
Posting Open Date
10 / 14 / 2024
Posting Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Spelman College is an EEO / Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.
