Manager of Online Learning

Description

The Swedish Institute is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and tech-savvy Manager of Online Learning to lead the development, implementation, and management of high-quality online education programs. This on-campus role is pivotal in supporting faculty, enhancing student learning experiences, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards for online and hybrid instruction.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about digital learning, student success, and instructional design, and will serve as the bridge between academic departments and educational technology.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and evaluation of all online and hybrid learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to design, develop, and revise online courses in alignment with curriculum goals and best practices in instructional design.
•  Build a strong campus presence for online learning by coordinating with department heads and contributing to institutional strategic planning. 
• Provide training and ongoing support to faculty in the use of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other online teaching tools (e.g., Zoom, Panopto, Turnitin, etc.).
• Ensure online programs and courses comply with institutional policies, accreditation standards (e.g., ACCSC), and federal/state regulations.
• Monitor course quality and student outcomes, using data analytics to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead the integration of new educational technologies and tools that enhance the online learning environment.
• Manage and support the LMS, troubleshooting technical issues in coordination with IT and vendor support.
• Stay current with trends and innovations in online learning, instructional technology, and adult education.
• Develop resources, tutorials, and professional development workshops for faculty and staff.
• Creates a Program Advisory Committee for Online Education that meets twice a year. Produces minutes and annual reports on the activities of the Program Advisory Committee. Develop Action Plans based on PAC suggestions.
• Supervises distance education staff, including set priorities, direct workflow, and conduct employee evaluations. 
• Assist with online student support services to promote engagement, retention, and success.