Assistant Vice President of Radford Online

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Assistant Vice President, Radford Online

August 18, 2025

Radford City - Main Campus

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 university’s 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 Provost’s Senior Staff and Academic Affairs Leadership Team.

• Master’s degree required;
  Doctorate preferred in education, instructional technology, higher education leadership, or related field.

• Minimum 7–10 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.

• Experience in online instructional and program design and development.
• Experience building fully online undergraduate programs.

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 candidate’s experience will help them excel at Radford in this position; a list of 5 references and Curriculum Vitae.

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Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,800 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 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 master’s programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 20 post‑baccalaureate certificates and one post‑master’s certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men’s and women’s varsity athletics.

With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many…