Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives

Position Summary
The Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives AVP will develop and drive an online and digital education strategy that will ensure the College meets the needs of lifelong learners wherever they are through evolving online learning modalities. The Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives will be responsible for the leadership administrative oversight and coordination of all aspects of the eSpelman online learning enterprise. Working in close partnership with the division chairs department chairs and faculty body the Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives will drive the development of online learning initiatives at Spelman College and guide a growing portfolio of online programs their delivery the infrastructure and processes to support their success. The Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives will employ a deep knowledge of the unique needs and behaviors of online learners to design a longrange recruitment and enrollment strategy for the Colleges online enterprise. Additionally the Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning Initiatives will need a keen expertise in key functional areas such as digital marketing call center operations and associated technologies to support that strategy development and implementation. The AVP will optimize the impact on the educational experiences and enhance the Colleges reputation visibility and reach while providing new certificate programs for working adult learners.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Vision: Provide Collegelevel leadership and administrative oversight for the design development implementation and evaluation for the eSpelman online learning initiatives aligning the direction and vision of online learning with the Colleges strategic goals. Establish a vision for the future of online education including ways the institutional mission and values can be woven into and differentiate Spelmans online enterprise. Employ a deep knowledge of the technical and operational needs of a successful online enterprise including but not limited to digital marketing call center operations online enrollment strategy CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and supporting technologies and student support services to strategize develop and implement Spelmans online infrastructure plan. Advise senior leadership on the mission vision goals and objectives for online educational offerings. Develop and implement short and longrange strategic plans to advance the Colleges mission in distance learning that supports and expands online learning enrollment regionally and out of state. Define and guide a strategic plan to enhance current online offerings launch new programs and increase annual revenue. Provide expert consultation on best practices for designing developing implementing and evaluating distance education projects programs and initiatives. Data Analysis Design and implement key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of programs course development and individual online course assessments ensuring datadriven enhancements and strategic decisionmaking. Leverage data analysis to identify trends inform program development and optimize online course assessments with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. Develop and monitor key metrics that track the success of programs and online courses using data insights to guide program enhancements and assess the impact of specific initiatives. Utilize data analytics to assess program performance drive curriculum development and refine online course offerings ensuring alignment with strategic goals and optimal learning outcomes. Create and analyze comprehensive assessment tools to gather data on program effectiveness and course performance Quality Assurance and Program Development: Support College processes to strategically develop new online certificate programs to build an appropriate online program portfolio. Identify assess and implement changes in instructional design development and evaluation research and practice. Promote excellence in online learning through implementation of a robust quality assurance program. Inform and oversee course roadmap for new online programs and initiatives Remain informed on external trends individual student needs industry certifications online learning occupation areas and other disciplinespecific information to ensure our online programs are current and high quality. Improve the quality of the online student experience at Spelman College through increased student satisfaction retention completion affordability and diversity of program offerings. Establish specific measurable goals and other performance expectations implement a systematic review process to evaluate objectives progress and outcomes. Establish process for developing courses and programs for the adult learner that would yield successful approval from the Curriculum Committee Develop and oversee implementation of eSpelman learner and faculty development & support services to include updated documentation for training and certifications. External Partnerships and Market Understanding: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the online program management marketplace and the role of external partnerships in the eSpelman strategy. Develop and enhance external partnerships for the Colleges online learning initiatives. Work with Communications and External Relations on the development and of a comprehensive marketing strategy for our online programs. Assist with crossfunctional academic initiatives focused on topics like academic quality and educational technology. Oversee and direct marketing activities and budget to drive prospective student enrollment and new partnerships Manage partnerships with outside vendors. Financial and Budget Management: Oversee and manage the budget and financial reporting to include regular budget status updates and recommendations to the President Provost SVP for Enrollment Management and CFO . Collaboration and Capacity Building: Serve as a strategic advisor to closely integrate the academic departments and administrative units that will contribute to the success of online learning including Undergraduate Studies Teaching Resource Research Center Office of Technology Services Communications Enrollment Management Office of the Registrar Student Affairs Business & Finance and Institutional Effectiveness. Collaborate with Spelman Technology Services STS to ensure learning management system LMS availability and integrity. Provide leadership and facilitate collaboration with various faculty work groups to promote improvement of online learning Collaborate with academic departments and programs to develop programs within governance structure and curriculum committee oversight. Effectively collaborate with key stakeholders including employers higher education leaders and higher education institutions to understand workforce and industry needs. Effectively engage the College community to support online programs and students including faculty academic administration and senior leadership. Compliance and Technology: Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies pedagogies and best practices related to digital learning and online programs. Remain familiar with regional and national regulations ensuring institutional compliance. Work with Institutional Effectiveness to prepare an annual report on distance education activities and compliance requirements. Maintain working knowledge of changing laws and rules related to reciprocity agreements SARA and others) and state reporting related to online and distance education. Ensure compliance with regulations (international federal and state) that may impact online learning in conjunction with the appropriate business support functions. Travel Some travel including weekends and evenings may occasionally be required.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: sit walk use hands to operate computer and move items read handwritten and computergenerated documents talk hear and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee is frequently required to: stand. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop and climb.

Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications Masters degree in Education Higher Education Administration Instructional Design or a related discipline Familiarity with regional and national requirements for distance education at the baccalaureate level. Minimum of ten years of higher education work experience supporting online programs strategic initiatives in a higher education environment. At least five years of experience in a leadership role related to online education or instructional technology. Familiarity with emerging technologies required. Technical knowledge and understanding of core functionalities of the online enterprise including digital marketing call center operations enrollment funnel CRM technologies and student support services etc. Ability to work well in a diverse community. Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and consultation skills Strategic Planning : Proven record of accomplishment in developing and implementing strategic plans for online education. Policy and Accreditation: Experience in developing policies and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. Resource Management: Experience in managing budgets staffing and technological resources. Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working with senior leadership faculty and external partners. Quality Assurance: Experience in developing and overseeing quality assurance initiatives for online education. Team Development : Experience in supervision and development of management and operations staff To perform this job successfully an individual must have the ability to perform skills effectively using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and PowerPoint); Microsoft Outlook; and the internet.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: PhD in a related discipline Experience with online program management OPM partnerships Experience with customer relationship management CRM platforms Experience with relational database and/or student information system Experience designing developing and teaching online courses Demonstrated record of working in a diverse environment Experience with Banner Financial Module experience a plus.