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)
Position Purpose:
We are committed to the vision of building language and literacy for all. We believe one of the best ways to fulfill this vision is by providing teachers with the essential resources they need to be highly effective practitioners and by providing children with engaging, empowering, knowledge building, accessible learning materials at an affordable price.
Working with executive leadership, the Editorial Director would use their knowledge of best practices for professional teaching and learning, as well as practical classroom experience, to help develop new print products and resources in a supplemental way for sale through eCommerce, Distributor and Trade Channels. This role has a dual focus on 1) helping to build an established business into a well-known brand with a recognizable point of view and trusted, go-to materials and 2) helping to develop and execute short- and long-term publication plans on time and within established budgets. The Editorial Director will also help contribute to a content development team and help establish workflows vis a vis approved pub plans.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Requirements/Skills and Experience:
Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000
*The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.
About Us
Benchmark Education Company is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, both print and digital, as well as world-class professional development. Since its founding in 1998, our company has proven to be one of the most nimble and innovative content creators on the cutting edge of pedagogy and technology. The digital content in our many online and hybrid learning programs delivers all the rigor of its print counterpart and is designed for virtual and blended learning contexts.
Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com
BENCHMARK EDUCATION BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Benefits
- Health Insurance - Dental & Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance - Wellness Programs - 401K
- Paid Vacation - Paid Holidays - Paid Sick Days
- Employee Referral Bonus
Company Culture, Perks & Discounts
- Flex work schedule - Commuter Benefits - Paid Parking
- Company Outings - Free Snacks - Catered Lunches/Events
- Game Room - Pet Friendly - Holiday Events
- Happy Hours - Paid Technology - Sports Leagues
- Art Exhibitions - Off-site Work Program*
Professional Development
- Education Scholarship Fund - Cross functional training
- Job Training & Conferences - Paid Internships
COVID-19 Policy - USA
All employees are required to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment at Benchmark Education unless an exemption has been approved. All employees shall be required to report their vaccine status. All new employees shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status prior to the start of their employment.
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