Lehigh University Hiring for Director, Online Education Programs, College of Health at Bethlehem Full Time

Job no: 502380
Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Higher Education Administration

The Director of Online Graduate and Professional Education Programs for the College of Health leads the development of module-based, online non-credit professional certificate programs and/or courses, graduate certificates and degree and non-degree programs. The Director works closely with the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education and likely with an external platform (e.g., Edx) to develop educationally rigorous, in-demand, and scalable programs, such as a certificate and MS in regulatory affairs, a certificate in public health, an MS in population health. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

1. Direct the development of on-line programs
*In consultation with the Dean and the Leadership Team of the College of Health (COH), identify strategic priorities for on-line program development, based on market data and COH strengths
*Recruit instructors from within or outside of Lehigh to create asynchronous and lead synchronous components of the programs
*Manage the appointment of these instructors
*Manage the creation of course modules in collaboration with Library and Technology Services (LTS), The Office of Distance Education (ODE), the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) and Edx
*Review programs annually for course quality, student satisfaction and enrollment
*Support recruiting efforts

2. Direct the development of non-credit professional certificate programs and courses from COH, in consultation with the Deputy Provost for Graduate Education (DPGE)
*Work with faculty to develop proposals for non-credit, stand alone, asynchronous courses designed to serve large enrollments on the Edx platform and submit to DPGE for approval
*Coordinate with faculty, adjuncts, LTS, ODE, CITL, and Edx to develop the courses
*Recruit and hire appropriate instructors (adjuncts or GAs) to create lectures for the asynchronous courses

3. Interface with students
*Lead discussion sections for on-line programs (up to the equivalent of 4 instructional hours per week for two semesters during the academic year)
*Design and execute periodic on-campus programming for student cohorts enrolled in on-line degree programs
*Coordinate with Edx (or other contracted entity) on support for enrolled students
*Provide advisement and support to students

4. Manage budget
*Develop long-range revenue plan linked to enrollment and expenses
*Track expenditures related to on-line program delivery (adjunct stipends, costs of cohort campus visits, etc.)
*Track revenue, including growth of revenue over time, from on-line programs

5. Data collection and assessment
*Track student outcomes
*Measure student satisfaction
*Develop metrics for program success

Position Number: S97570Grade: 11-40; $79,060-$96,180This is an approximate range and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.Special ConsiderationsPersons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh’s Accommodations Specialist at [email protected] The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor This position is funded on soft dollars and is not eligible for severance.QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Public Health, a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experienceFive to eight years related work experienceUniversity teaching experience and higher education administration experience preferred.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to build, foster and maintain positive professional relationships Assist with drafting all required documents for curriculum development and provide status updates on approved projects on requestUnderstanding of effective practice in online instructional designSupport faculty and staff in recommendations for program improvements and/or new program effortsExperience developing and overseeing departmental budgets Experience collecting and using data to measure effectivenessExcellent computer skills with experience using word processing, spreadsheet and database softwareSuccessful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the positionOnly complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised: August 14, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled