Director of Distance Learning

Director of Distance Learning

Reports to: Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Summary: Director of Distance Learning is responsible for the strategic planning, development, direction and administration of ASA’s Distance Learning Program. This involves advising and collaborating with faculty and academic administrators to plan, develop and coordinate courses and programs that employ various distance learning delivery Strategies Director will be involved in developing the technical and curricular structure of the Distance Learning program, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the program, serving as liaison with relevant entities within and outside of the institution, and conducting assessment and evaluation of activities relevant to the program, including faculty preparation and course instruction.

Responsibilities:

* Provide sound instructional programs and student support services through a distance learning format;

* Develop and implement a strategic planning process for Distance Learning;

* Work with the faculty and academic leadership of the institution on future programmatic offerings and policy;

* Work closely with the Office of Information Technology to develop and maintain an effective distance learning infrastructure;

* Manage the distance learning courses offered by ASA;

* Collaborate with other departments regarding distance learning activities;

* Ensure compliance with government regulations and accreditation standards;

* Market the DL courses to current and prospective students;

* Evaluate instructors teaching on-line courses.

* Director may teach occasional distance learning courses on-line.