Director of Digital Programs
Director of Digital Programs
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$80000.00 to Negotiable AnnualGeneral Description / Primary Purpose:
The Director of Digital Programs under the direction of the AVP for Digital Learning provides leadership in the design implementation and expansion of digital learning initiatives with a focus on digital badging and microcredentialing. This role is responsible for planning developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the effective management of these programs. Serving in an advisory and consultative capacity the director helps shape the strategic direction of digital learning efforts in alignment with institutional goals and workforce needs. The position collaborates with academic and administrative stakeholders to integrate microcredentials into academic and co-curricular offerings and develops proposals recommendations and reports for senior leadership to support innovation compliance and continuous improvement in digital learning initiatives.
Job Function
Lead the strategic development and implementation of microcredentialing and other innovative digital education initiatives.
Direct initiatives by managing program operations implementing improvements and evaluating effectiveness to drive continuous innovation.
Develop and implement policies and procedures that ensure effective and compliant management of programs.
Manage proposal and approval processes for micro-credentials and digital badges.
Communicate the value and benefits of microcredentials through targeted marketing and communication strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with campus and industry partners to support collaborative projects and credential alignment.
Collaborate with faculty staff and external stakeholders to ensure digital credentials meet workforce needs and institutional priorities.
Design and implement assessment measures to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of digital credentialing initiatives.
Serve as the primary contact and administrator for the universitys digital badging platform.
Monitor trends and emerging technologies in digital learning to inform program innovation and strategic planning.
Represent the university in professional networks and partnerships related to digital learning and microcredentialing.
Marginal Functions
May represent the university on local system-wide or state committees.
During declared campus emergencies this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-campus location or place of residence.
Departmental Requirements:
Familiarity with microcredentialing and digital badging concepts and platforms.
Strong understanding of higher education trends accreditation standards and workforce-aligned credentialing.
Proven ability to develop and implement policies procedures and strategic plans.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across academic and administrative units.
Demonstrated ability to manage large projects and initiatives.
Ability to forge strong working relationships with others and a capacity for engaging confidence and trust.
Supervision Received:
Broad policy guidance and direction. The incumbent exercises a high level of discretion and decision-making and has broad authority for making policy and developing plans to accomplish the mission.
Level of Public Contact:
Frequent internal contacts across organizational lines particularly within Academic and Student Affairs and Information Technology Services. Frequent contact with University employers in coordination with Career Services. Some contact with other external agency personnel.
Monetary Responsibility:
Makes expenditure recommendations.
Policymaking and/or Interpretation:
Provides leadership guidance and coordination in the formulation development and implementation of operational and university policies and procedures related to microcredentialing and distance learning. Interprets and assures compliance with federal and state statutes as well as BOG and university policies.
Program Direction and Development:
Oversees the development implementation and interpretation of microcredentialing and other innovative programs.
Required Qualifications:
This position requires either (a) Masters degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and six years of experience directly related to the job functions; (b) Bachelors degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and eight years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 12 years of direct experience.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment we strive to attract students faculty and staff from a variety of cultures backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information race color religion age sex disability gender identity/expression sexual orientation marital status national origin or veteran status in any educational employment social recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated engaged citizens.
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Director
Employment Type
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