Director of eLearning
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina
Overview of Department/Division
The professional development and eLearning department is an instructional area that collaborates with all college divisions, faculty, staff and services to support the development of quality eLearning initiatives and best practices in teaching learning and assessment in an eLearning environment.
Job Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the strategic planning and monitoring of eLearning initiatives at the college. The Director should possess a strong understanding of instructional methodology, particularly as it relates to eLearning. The Director is responsible for the coordination of CPCC’s Distance Education Plan with the state Distance Education Plan, and reports to the Dean of Professional Development and eLearning.
The Director is responsible for exploring innovative products to support the learning centered college. Applicants must have a good working knowledge of online instructional delivery to include understanding the basic functionality of Learning Management Systems as well as a working knowledge of alternative electronic delivery methods with special attention to quality assessment and curriculum alignment.
This position requires constant awareness of trends in alternative educational delivery methods. The Director is the first point of contact for state and system office initiatives. The Director supervises as team of instructional developers and monitors projects for the unit through the “Footprints” system. The Director promotes collaboration and partnerships (internal and external) and acts as a facilitator to various initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree with three years of online instructional delivery/support, one to two years of experience in education or training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications in distance delivery products/services
Recent relevant industry experience is a plus