Job Summary

Columbus State University is looking for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Director for the Center of Online Learning (COOL). Reporting to the Director of the Center, the Assistant Director assists in supervising full-time staff and student workers and in maintaining the day-to-day operations, to include the coordination of business processes. The selected candidate will support the department by managing specific COOL projects and online learning initiatives; provides direct support to faculty in the design and development of web-enhanced, hybrid, and fully online courses; the use of instructional technologies; and the application of sound pedagogical and instructional design principles, including active learning and other high impact practices.

Columbus State University seeks an Assistant Director that will contribute to the work of the Center of Online Learning by providing some combination of the following areas of expertise: the implementation of multi-media and e-learning development initiatives; the management and review of online courses using Quality Matters standards; LMS administration and management; ADA compliance/accessibility; instructional design; and the assessment and evaluation of online teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting the Director in the management of staff and student employees; coordinating faculty training and professional development through workshops, programming, and on-demand resources; building relationships with other functional units and academic departments to design processes that support faculty and students; managing the implementation of new educational technologies and upgrades to technology, working closely with University Information and Technology Services; contributing to the advancement and support of online teaching and learning through areas of individual expertise; and, as needed, representing the Center on CSU committees and at University System meetings. The successful candidate will be able to foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration, work toward the continuous improvement of online teaching, and engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement, active learning, and high-impact practices.

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Curriculum, Instructional Development, Instructional Technology, or a related field; experience in higher education or other exceptional, related work experience; strong written and oral communication skills; a demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team; the ability to build positive working relationships; and excellent knowledge and skills with computers and other education technologies.

In addition, the selected candidate must have a background that will enable significant contributions to one or more of the following: implementation of multi-media and e-learning development initiatives; management and review of online courses using Quality Matters standards; LMS administration and management; ADA compliance/accessibility; instructional design; and the assessment and evaluation of online teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a Doctorate in a related field and a minimum of three years' experience in higher education. Knowledge and experience with Learning Management Systems, preferably D2L; certification in Quality Matters; online teaching experience; and experience with project management tools and software is also preferred.

Proposed Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Preferred start date for the position is January 1, 2019. For fullest consideration, please submit your application immediately. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Additional Documents: Contact information (email and telephone number) of three persons willing to provide professional letters of reference.

All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University's online employment site.

About Us

Columbus State University, located in Columbus, Georgia, provides a creative, deeply personal, and relevant college experience. Serving the Southeast while attracting students from around the world, Columbus State thrives on community partnerships to deliver excellence for students who want to achieve personal and professional success in an increasingly global environment. Just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Columbus State University is a member of the University System of Georgia, enrolling more than 8,500 students in a wide variety of degree programs. Approximately 23% of its credit hours are delivered fully online.

The University has two primary campus locations: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic uptown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS, and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about Columbus State University, visit our website at https://www.columbusstate.edu.

Contact Information

If you any have questions, please contact Dr. Ellen Roberts, Associate Provost for Graduate Education and Distance Learning at roberts_ellen@columbusstate.edu or at 706-507-5803.

Conditions of Employment

A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.