Digital Learning and Distance Education Director - Mercy College

Job Summary

The Director of Digital Learning and Distance Education provides overall leadership and management of the department to include administration, strategic planning, distance education accreditation/approval, budget, and best practices in educational delivery. The Director oversees and provides high-quality course design, optimal use of digital learning and educational technologies, Learning Management System (LMS) administration and governance, and course delivery innovation.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the department in the development, implementation, and evaluation of its goals and objectives that align with the College mission and strategic plan.
• Lead the digital learning and distance education strategic planning and the associated budget
• Responsible for department administrative operations and team members including promotion of professional development and scholarly pursuits.
• Ensure instructional design and course delivery reflect best educational practices.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, processes, and systems to support student success and best practices.
• Participate and/or chairs pertinent College committees.
• Oversee and provide faculty development related to digital learning and distance education.
• Ensure compliance with distance education accreditation and approval requirements and write associated reports.
• Partner with information technology department members on processes related to the learning management system.
• Promote a healthy work environment where individuals and teams are empowered to lead and flourish. Provide a student-entered learning environment to support professional growth and achievement of educational goals.
• Serve as the Learning Management System (LMS) Business Owner, providing oversight of LMS governance, administration, optimization, and user support in collaboration with Information Technology and Academic departments.
• Partner with Information Technology, instructional designers, and faculty leadership to support LMS functionality, integrations, upgrades, troubleshooting, instructional technologies, and multimedia tools that enhance teaching and learning.
• Oversee and provide faculty development related to digital learning, distance education, LMS utilization, and instructional technologies for faculty, adjuncts, and staff.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate (preferred)

Instructional Design (preferred)

Education

Master’s Degree in Associated Field (required)

Work Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in distance education and instructional design (required)

Success online teaching, preferably at collegiate level (preferred)

Experience with learning management systems and course management software (required)

Online Teaching Experience In Healthcare Education (preferred)

As a Mercy College of Ohio associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email ***email_hidden***. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ***email_hidden***