Online Education Director - Tucson, United States - Pima Medical Institute

Description

Directs the development and implementation of online education programs, oversees operations, manages budgets, hires and manages staff to grow the online platform, and ensures that all programs meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.

Are you an online higher education leader who is growth-oriented, student-centered, and excels in building effective teams?

If so, Pima Medical Institute has an opportunity for you as the Director of the Online Education division.

The Online team is a successful and growing part of PMI that is looking for its next leader to help guide the organization to the next level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Owns entire profit and loss (responsibility for annual top-line and bottom-line growth)
Maintains ownership of the online student lifecycle, from enrollment, education delivery, and student support through graduation and beyond
Leads the alignment of excellence in teaching and learning, program development, and faculty development and support
Develops distance learning policies and best practices in conjunction with departmental directors
Oversees institution-wide operational strategy and execution for efficient and effective distance education delivery at scale
Partners with PMI's central marketing department to develop and execute new opportunities for promoting online programs to generate an increase in enrollment numbers
Partners with PMI's central regulatory department to ensure all operations are delivered in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
Partners with PMI's central education and regulatory departments to ensure all academics are delivered in compliance with institutional (ABHES) and programmatic accreditation standards
Develops partnerships with other organizations, including employers (e.g., health care systems), third-party learning/benefits providers, or other institutions (articulation agreements)

This position can be fully remote, with an expectation of travel on a regular basis to PMI's Home Office in Tucson, AZ, where a significant core of the Online team also works.

Regardless of location, must be available to work West Coast hours.


CORE COMPETENCIES:
Leadership
Curriculum Development and Delivery
Strategic Partnerships
Communication
Financial Management
Problem Solving


MANAGEMENT DUTIES:
Delegating projects and responsibilities and providing guidance and motivation to drive optimal performance.
Trains new and existing employees, providing feedback, coaching, and supporting their professional growth and career advancement.
Interviews, hires, orients, and trains new employees
Reviews, approves, and submits the time sheets to the payroll department or system.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Education Leadership or a similar field
Ten years of experience leading online teams in building and delivering quality online student experiences at scale
Online teaching experience
Knowledge of instructional technology, including varied experiences with learning management systems, software integrations, and a well-rounded understanding of current trends and issues
Strong knowledge of best practices and current research in the delivery of online education
Experience with accreditation and regulatory compliance specific to distance education and web-based applications
Demonstrated success leading highly effective remote teams
Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral Degree in Education or terminal degree

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