Distance Learning and Education Director manages administrative functions of the distance learning program. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Distance Learning and Education Director leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Distance Learning and Education Director requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Distance Learning and Education Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Distance Learning and Education Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Statement of Primary Purpose
The LAC Director is responsible for providing direction, information, individual attention and support to students needing academic support throughout their time at SCC. The director will ensure student understanding and connection to the support resources available. The director will recruit, schedule, train, and supervise tutors to provide academic support on campus and online.
The director will provide direct leadership and coordination of the Learning Assistance Center on the Jackson campus and will provide oversight for the Center on the Macon campus, including hiring and training of tutors, providing a secure proctoring environment and process, and ensuring access for students to online resources including the virtual tutoring platform.
Classification
Program Administrator, Full-Time, exempt
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Recruit, train, and supervise qualified tutors.
• Provide professional development for tutors in best practices for instructional support methods, current technologies for college-level coursework, and individual and small group facilitation methods.
• Assist in budget formation and control, including travel, office supplies, equipment, payroll, and instructional supplies.
• Maintain the Learning Assistance Center's physical space on the Jackson campus, including computers and other technologies, submitting technology support work orders as appropriate.
• Manage the annual planning, goal setting, and documentation of process for the LAC.
• Support the college through direct outreach to encourage the use of Learning Assistance Center services. Use a variety of outreach methods including social media, website, direct outreach, and in-class presentations/demonstrations.
• Assist in student retention.
• Serve as campus liaison for academic support systems/software, including the online tutoring system.
• Be responsible for personal professional development and maintaining professional competence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others.
• Recruit eligible students and assist students and faculty in the development of Honors Project Proposals. Assist faculty in the development of collegewide Student Learning Symposiums
• Instruct one section of online College Student Success course each year
• Supervise the functions of the Macon Campus Learning Assistance Center Coordinator and assist them in providing a center that meets students' needs.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in New Student Orientation, career days, job fairs, open houses, graduation ceremonies and other activities supporting student success
• Serve on college standing committees and attend meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Counseling or related discipline.
Master's degree preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Two years of college teaching or advising experience required.
Community college teaching and administrative experience preferred.
Ability to be a team player, a problem solver, to follow complex directions, to be a multi-tasker, while also having demonstrated ability to work independently with good judgment in decision-making.
Physical Demands
Ability to travel between campuses
Licensing Requirement
Valid NC Driver's License
Working Conditions and Environment
Standard College business hours Monday-Friday with some evening or weekend hours as needed.
Position is based on the Jackson Campus with periodic travel to other SCC locations in Macon and Swain Counties.
Occasional travel outside the college service area may be required for professional development.
Equipment Operation
Required: Laptop Computer, Google Suite, Microsoft Office.
Preferred: Willingness to learn software packages to assist in the development of student retention efforts and provide academic assistance
Experience with classroom technology, Google Meet, Moodle, and computer assisted instruction platforms.
This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.
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