Director, e-Learning Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio
Provides leadership for the University’s e-learning efforts, working collaboratively with academic units to identify programmatic opportunities for online degrees, certificates, and courses. Develops external collaborations for e-learning content and partnerships. Assumes accountability for the financial stability of the e-learning program. Directs the Center for eLearning, which provides both faculty and student training, support, and resources for online academic offerings. Responsible for expanding high-quality e-learning efforts and increasing University enrollments. Seeks grant funding for e-learning projects. Supervises assigned personnel. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree. Five years experience directly related to distance learning and/or instructional technology. Two years of supervisory experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to communicate and persuade at all management levels and thrive in a cross-functional environment. Demonstrated student focus and an understanding of managing a service organization. Experience managing departmental budgets. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D or Ed.D. Experience in online course development and/or in teaching in an online environment, WebCT/Blackboard preferred. At least two years of experience managing a distance learning organization within higher education. Marketing and market research experience. Grant writing experience. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three professional references. Applications will be exclusively accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/ .Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin July 31, 2009 and will continue until position is filled. ******* Cleveland State University is a public institution established in 1964, with an undergraduate, graduate, and professional enrollment of about 16,000 students. Our 85-acre metropolitan campus is in the heart of downtown Cleveland. CSU offers affordable, quality academic programs with more than 200 major fields of study. About 150 courses were offered online each semester in 2008-2009. Several online and blended degrees and certificates are available, with more under development. The Center for eLearning was formed in 2006 to provide instructional design support, media development services, program coordination, and student services facilitation for elearning at Cleveland State University. The Center’s goal is to promote the growth of more educational opportunities and access for learners through the development of elearning programs. The Center reports to the Dean of Continuing Education.