POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Manager
Manager, Distance Education Programs
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
D
JOB SUMMARY: Manage the day to day operations of a program in the area in which the job is
assigned. Plan, organize, and develop goals and procedures for the program/section. Represent the
program/section with administrators, outside agencies, and others on relevant matters. Supervise
subordinate staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
50%
1.
Assist the Director of Distance Education in the planning, development, and
implementation of distance education program; provide professional
administrative support to the dual credit and Virtual College of Texas
Distance Education academic program. Manage multiple student service
areas and ensure coordination of services with affiliated institutions of higher
learning and secondary education. Assist in resolving issues that arise in the
day-to-day delivery of the Distance Education academic program.
2.
Assist the Director in assessing community needs to identify distance
education courses/programs and the appropriate delivery options. Coordinate
community outreach presentations and activities to promote distance
education programs and recruit students and faculty.
15%
3.
Develop, plan and implement instructional support services and serves as a
liaison between EPCC and affiliated institutional of higher learning and
secondary education to promote the Distance Education program to students
and faculty.
10%
4.
Consult with and develop positive relationships with affiliated institutions of
higher learning and secondary education in response to demand for programs
district wide and analyze the feasibility and execution of delivery of these
programs.
10%
5.
Responsible for supervising, coaching, performance evaluations, and provide
direct supervision and support to assigned personnel.
10%
6.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Distance Education
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct supervision of staff assigned.
Revised: 1/07 & 12/1/08
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years directly related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities: The individual in this position must be able to multi-task and have strong oral
and written communication skills. Self-starter with good people skills. Experience working
with educational institutions and community organizations. Familiarity with course delivery
via Blackboard and other distance education technologies. Experience in the distance
education environment as a learner or teacher. Supervisory experience. Program development
experience. Experience evaluating educational programs. Experience managing multiple
programs simultaneously. Provide administrative support to include resolving enrollment
issues, preparing class syllabi, exams, correspondence to faculty and staff. Responsible for
inventory control, logging in and out material to schools, maintaining expense and student
enrollment documents. Familiar with conducting training clinics/orientations to faculty,
students and staff. Coordinate with EPCC TV to promote distance education programs.
Occasional travel is required.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with distance
education course delivery.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally sit; climb or balance; and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to
feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Duties require the ability to frequently lift and
carry moderately heavy materials weighing up to 30 pounds. With assistance, the employee must
occasionally lift and move moderately heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
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:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with occasional distractions such as
noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some disagreeable elements.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
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Employee Signature
Revised: 1/07 & 12/1/08
Date
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