POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Director, Distance Education
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Administrative
C
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the administration of district-wide technological instructional support
services to include the Distance Learning, Instructional Television, and Online instructional programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.
Administer and direct district-wide instructional support services and activities for
the Distance Learning, Instructional Television, and Online instructional
programs.
2.
Responsible for the strategic planning and operational management for the
department. Research, plan, recommend, and implement departmental budget.
Direct and indirect supervision of staff assigned.
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
25%
3.
Direct and plan the development of the District’s Distance Education program.
Adapt the curriculum for such delivery and oversees the training of instructors.
Administer the evaluation of faculty by students as part of the District’s faculty
evaluation system.
15%
4.
Plan and ensure coordination of other distance learning related efforts such as prerecorded telecourses with the various academic departments, TV studio, Learning
Resource Center, and local PBS station.
15%
5.
Research, develop, and implement extended learning options to include
curriculum adaptation, technological set-up, marketing of program, and
recruitment.
15%
6.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Instructional Dean
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of staff and faculty assigned to department.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental budgets
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in a related field.
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EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years directly related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities: Must have the skill and ability to plan, organize, lead, and control personnel
and operations of a large department; effective communication and problem solving skills in a
variety of circumstances.
Knowledge and understanding of distance education
(teleconferencing, instructional television, and online web-based instruction).
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.)
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste
or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance
and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to
adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
DIRECTOR, DISTANCE EDUCATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
x
x
x
x
x
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
x
x
x
x
x
x
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
x
x
None
x
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
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Over 2/3
x
x
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
Required
x
x
x
x
x
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
x
x
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Amended: 06/01/09
Date
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