Director of Online Education - Online Education​/Instruction - Modesto Junior College

Director of Online Education - Online Education/Instruction - Modesto Junior College

Site: Modesto Junior College

Salary Range/Other: Management Salary Schedule ) Range 38: $9,650 to $12,261 monthly or $9,901 to $12,512 monthly with earned Doctorate. New appointees will receive year‑for‑year credit for prior management experience to a maximum of Step

C.

Benefits:
The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

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 to 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Example of duties listed below.

• 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…