Director of Distance Learning

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

Develops plans to increase ASU's online presence and grow the number of academic programs offered through distance learning. Recommends policy and procedures related to distance and online learning. Collaborates with faculty and departments to identify new distance learning opportunities. Aids the development and implementation of online courses and programs. Manages the Distance Learning department, supervises staff and responds to issues related to distance learning. Manages the budget and other resources in the department. Collaborates with the Center for Faculty Excellence to provide training and workshops related to distance learning. Remains current with regional and national developments in distance education. Ensures compliance with ASU, USG, state and federal policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Distance Learning department, including supervising staff and responding to issues related to distance learning.
• Manages the budget and other resources for the Department. Provides reports as necessary.
• Develops and implements online courses and programs to increase ASU's online presence and grow the number of academic programs offered through distance learning.
• Recommends policies and procedures related to distance and online learning.
• Researches and analyzes regional and national trends in distance education.
• Ensures compliance with ASU, University System of Georgia, state, and federal policies and guidelines.
• In collaboration with the Center for Faculty Excellence, provides training and workshops related to distance learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or Educational Technology or equivalent required

Five years of progressive responsibility in a university setting, including a supervisory role.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate preferred

Proposed Salary

Salary range is from $64,000 to $90,000

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of learning theories

Knowledge of instructional technology

Knowledge of federal authorization and compliance

Knowledge of current issues, trends, and best practices in distance education.

Knowledge of modes of distance delivery, including online, hybrid and video conferencing.

Understand recent developments in distance education technologies.

SKILLS

Skilled in leadership and project management

Skilled in oral and written communication

Skilled in customer service

ABILITIES
Ability to manage financial resources

Ability to build coalitions

Ability to research and analyze trends

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.