Director of Digital Learning & Innovation

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All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

ABOUT

The Director of Innovation and Online Learning provides visionary leadership for Tyler Junior College's institutional learning ecosystem, encompassing faculty and staff development. distance education, and digital learning innovation. The Director establishes institutional frameworks that strengthen workforce readiness, instructional quality, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring that all online and hybrid courses meet state, federal, and accreditor standards (SACSCOC, THECB, USDOE). This role provides the vision, leadership, planning, operational management, and evaluation of all components of Distance Education and Professional Development for the College.

In collaboration with divisional and external partners, the Director aligns college wide learning initiatives with institutional goals, oversees quality assurance systems, and drives innovation through data-informed decision-making. Through collaborative leadership and a sustained commitment to excellence, this position fosters a culture of continuous learning, engagement, and student success that advances the College's mission and strategic priorities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Primary Responsibilities

Distance Education

• Develops, articulates, and drives institutional strategy for professional learning and digital education, ensuring alignment with the College's mission, accreditation standards, and long-term strategic goals;

• Develops vision and strategies for growing distance education and expanding the development of online educational programs that offer substantive value for learners;

• Provides guidance and leadership for institutional efforts to implement responsible Al adoption in teaching and learning, ensuring alignment with academic standards, innovation goals, and ethical practices:

• Establishes and enforces institutional policies and compliance frameworks governing online and hybrid course quality in alignment with SACSCOC, THECB, and USDOE standards;

• Oversees the identification, implementation, integration, and maintenance of the college's learning management system;

• Designs, oversees, and evaluates the institutional strategy for the online student experience, ensuring high-quality digital engagement, accessibility, and support throughout the student learning journey;

• Leads the development and institutionalization of data-driven quality assurance systems that ensure compliance, readiness, and academic integrity across all digital learning environments;

• Leads strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance institutional initiatives, secure resources, and promote academic innovation:

• Advances institutional performance and learning outcomes through review of analytics, performance dashboards, and impact measures;

• Provides oversight and fiscal stewardship for the integrated Learning and Development and Distance Education budgets, leveraging institutional, grant-funded (, Title 111), and donor-supported resources to advance strategic initiatives and institutional priorities;

• Provides direction, in collaboration with academic and student services, to provide online students with support services, including academic advising, tutoring, and technical support;

• Provides guidance for academic leadership to ensure student experience is optimal and consistent across the institution:

• Serves as ex-officio on the distance education committee to gather input and seek guidance to ensure the success of online learning initiatives;

• Oversees efforts to make online courses and materials accessible to all students, including…