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Title: Assistant Vice President Radford Online
Application Review Date:August 18 2025
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
The Assistant Vice President of Radford Online is responsible for the strategic leadership development integration and management of online distance and hybrid education initiatives under our newly organized Radford Online single service model. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality accessible consistent and innovative Radford Online programs that support student success and align with the universitys mission and strategic goals. The Assistant Vice President will work internally with academic departments faculty and staff and externally with our OPM partner and allied vendors to ensure the success of online programs and enhance the overall online learning experience. The Assistant Vice President in collaboration with deans and enrollment management will align faculty expertise student demand and market needs to manage and enhance a healthy portfolio and grow student enrollment in Radford Online programs. The Assistant Vice President will collaborate with colleagues across the institution on online faculty development student support marketing and enrollment management. Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs the Assistant Vice President will be a key member of the Provosts Senior Staff and Academic Affairs Leadership Team.
Required Qualifications
Required Education
Masters degree required; Doctorate preferred in education instructional technology higher education leadership or related field.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 710 years of progressively responsible experience in online learning or higher education administration.
Demonstrated success in building and maintaining online academic programs preferably across multiple academic units.
Experience with instructional design curriculum development and educational technologies.
Strong leadership and project management skills with a commitment to collaborative and data-informed approaches.
Knowledge and understanding of trends in online education.
Excellent communication organizational and analytical skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance issues related to online education.
Ability to take initiative and work independently and in teams to meet the objectives of academic initiatives.
Experience with budgeting resource management and developing financial models
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in online instructional and program design and development
Experience building fully online undergraduate programs
Special Instructions to Applicants - Do NOT Apply on This Site
Buffkin/Baker an executive search firm is assisting Radford University in the search. Please submit a 2- or 3-page letter of application highlighting how the candidates experience will help them excel at Radford in this position; List of 5 references and Curriculum Vitae.
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Employment Conditions:
Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7800 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic cultural human service and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. The University offers 75 bachelors degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 masters programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 20 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-masters certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference Radford University competes in 16 mens and womens varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement leadership development and community addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford Virginia Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1000 students living and learning in Roanoke Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming outreach and service.
Is this position Grant Funded:No
Is this position restricted:No
Is this position eligible for telework:No
Hours Per Week:40
Months per Year:12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:Yes
FLSA Status:Exempt
Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule:
Employee Classification: Administrative - Lecturer
Department: Provost Office of the
Salary:Commensurate with experience
Department Contact Name: Karen Montgomery
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Department Contact Email:
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
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