Senior Director of eLearning

Opportunity Description

Seattle Colleges is looking to hire a Senior Director of eLearning in the E-Learning department.

Under the supervision of the Seattle Colleges District Vice Chancellor for Instruction, the eLearning Senior Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of digital learning across Seattle Colleges. The position champions innovation in online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced instruction and service to expand access, equity, and student success outcomes.

Salary Range: $104,498–$144,307 annually (depending on experience). Opportunity is open until filled; first review of materials will begin January 19th, 2026.

We are a district of three distinct colleges:
North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers. Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community.

Benefits include competitive pay rates, promotional opportunities, great medical, dental, and retirement plans, paid sick and vacation leave, transportation benefits, tuition waivers, PEBB wellness plan, Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

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• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Develop the strategic plan and vision for eLearning initiatives district-wide.
• Supervise a division comprised of multiple teams.
• Strategically collaborate with mid-level and executive leadership across the District.
• Represent the District at national and state level or convenings and/or serve on state teams.
• Lead district-wide coalitions and partnerships with leaders of the Information Technology, Communications, Student Services, Instructional, Guided Pathways, and other departments and divisions to enhance enterprise wide, high quality service.
• Develop strategic partnerships with the Communication Offices and develop strategies for marketing online programs.
• In partnership with Instructional leadership and in collaboration with faculty from multiple disciplines, and other non-instructional teams, lead the development of new fully online educational degree and certificate programs based on market and student success research.
• Serve as the liaison between Student Services and eLearning on issues relating to serving the needs of distant and online students.
• Collaborate with Seattle Colleges' Foundation on developing grant opportunities relating to serving the needs of online learners.
• Collaborate and provide consultation to the Information Technology team to ensure the appropriate technology infrastructure is in support of online education delivery.
• Collaborate with instructional leadership to establish, implement, maintain, and evaluate quality assurance measures for technology-mediated learning.
• Collaborate with and lead discussions with instructional leadership to provide more eLearning opportunities for students in new and existing programs and courses. Oversee the expansion of micro-credentialing, digital badges, and credit for prior learning pathways.
• Develop and maintain an advisory structure so that faculty and other stakeholders have a channel for getting information and providing feedback on policies and procedures specific to eLearning.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships within the District, State, & other external organizations, including representing the Colleges at state-wide and national events.
• Foster relationships with workforce, industry, and community stakeholders to align digital offerings with labor market needs.
• Oversee the continuous audit of support tools and resources available to fully…