Executive Director of Digital Learning Programs

Posting Details

Job Title Executive Director of Digital Learning Programs

Department CTR FOR LEARN & TEACHING

Position Number FP624A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Executive Director of Digital Learning Programs is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, and implementation of digital learning initiatives. This role oversees the Instructional Program Development Team and the Online Program Strategy and Management Unit, ensuring the successful design, development, and delivery of high-quality online learning programs. The Executive Director collaborates with various stakeholders to align digital learning strategies with institutional goals and drive innovation in online educational delivery.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.

Considerable knowledge of and expertise in instructional design, higher education leadership, online pedagogy, and educational technology.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Strong leadership and team management skills, with considerable experience leading cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.

Comprehensive experience in online/digital learning, higher education program development, instructional design, or educational technology, with considerable experience in a leadership role.

Considerable experience with budget management and resource allocation.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 09/30/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 10/07/2024

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Please include a completed application, a cover letter, and resume/CV.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

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Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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