Florida Institute of Technology · 1 month ago
Director of Online Education and Professional Programs
Florida Tech Main Campus Melbourne
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveFlorida Institute of Technology is seeking a Director of Online Education and Professional Programs to advance the operational success and strategic growth of its online and professional offerings. This role involves providing strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure academic quality and effective administration of programs, while collaborating with various university stakeholders to enhance the student experience.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and support a comprehensive plan for professional programs that aligns with the university’s mission, enrollment goals, and financial objectives
Establish and maintain quality assurance standards for all professional programs, including best practices, operational efficiency, integration across campus, and student support services
Monitor trends in higher education, online learning technology, and market demand to ensure Florida Tech’s offerings remain innovative and competitive
Manage relationships with outside entities, OPM’s and vendors that support the programs
Support the VPEM in developing, integrating, and executing strategic plans for professional programs that align with the university’s broader goals for growth, enrollment, and academic excellence
Serve as the primary liaison between the OPM’s, Enrollment Management, all Florida Tech colleges (e.g., College of Engineering & Science, College of Business), academic departments and administrative areas
Facilitate the development, review, and launch of new degrees, certificates, and courses in partnership with faculty and academic deans
Ensure consistent application of academic and administrative policies and procedures across all program areas, working closely with the Registrar’s office and relevant university departments and committees
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the professional programs through the relevant university offices
Develop and implement policies and procedures to unify efforts and resources across the university to support programs and students
Ensure each academic and administrative unit that supports their programs and complies with all relevant accreditation standards (e.g., SACSCOC) and federal/state regulations, including those related to distance learning (e.g., state authorization, NC-SARA)
Analyze data and metrics (e.g., enrollment, retention, student satisfaction, course completion rates) to drive continuous improvement in effectiveness and delivery
Coordinate with Enrollment Management and Marketing teams to promote programs and optimize the recruitment and admission processes for students
Identify and resolve challenges that impact professional programs across the university and escalate to the appropriate senior leadership or VPEM as necessary
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in strategic planning, high education administration, project management and programs designed for working professionals
Strong project and program management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams
Knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements relevant to online education
Experience in offering corporate and professional programs
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience in higher education marketing or student recruitment
Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Strong understanding of student lifecycle management and education trends
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Tech is a national, private research university located in Melbourne, Fla. on the Space Coast.
Founded in 1958
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.07MKey Investors
Protect Marine WildlifeU.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2025-02-12Grant
2024-09-25Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Kathleen McDermott
Interim Vice President for Finance and CFO
Amanda Kay Moske, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Institutional Research & Chief Data Officer
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