THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Lehman College
Title		Academic Program Manager (Higher Education Associate)
Location/Department		Office of Distance Education
Position Detail		Managerial and Professional
FLSA Status		Exempt
Compensation		Salary commensurate with education and experience
Web Site		www.lehman.cuny.edu
Notice Number		MP16563
Closing Date		Reopened Until 12/31/09
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
	The Associate Director of Online Instruction reports to the Associate Provost, Office of Undergraduate Studies and Online Education, and plays a significant role in the support and development of online instruction and of academic technology, particularly as concerns faculty development. The Associate Director will manage the Lehman Teaching and Learning Commons, which coordinates faculty development activities and assists in projects to assess student learning. Under the supervision of the Associate Provost, yet with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Associate Director’s duties will include (but not be limited to) the following: • Assist in the administration and evaluation of existing online courses of instruction, including the collecting and analyzing of data for the assessment of courses and programs; • Support the development of teaching with new media and electronic technology, including the use of Multimedia Center facilities and the Teaching and Learning Commons; • Develop plans and proposals for the expansion of online instruction into new courses and programs, including degree programs; • Develop and maintain Web sites (informational pages with data gathering and interactive features) to provide information for current and prospective online students, including interactive student assistance, evaluation, and advising about online courses and programs; • Coordinate student support for Blackboard and other informational tools (e.g. Lehman email, library electronic facilities) with College academic support services, e.g. ISSP, Library, Informational Technology Resources; • Coordinate the use of new technology including online instruction - in courses, certificate and degree programs - with the academic deans and relevant departments; • Maintain contact with online programs and faculty development center directors at other CUNY colleges, especially at Lehman’s “feeder” schools; • Represent the College’s online program and media-rich teaching at CUNY and other meetings and conferences where appropriate; • Assist in the planning and maintenance of the Online Office budget; and • Provide regular reports on the status of teaching with technology and online instruction at Lehman.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
	Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in related field(s) preferred. A minimum of six years of relevant experience in a college setting, or a similar environment.
TO APPLY		Send letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to:
Address: Email submissions preferred:		Prof. Robert Whittaker, Associate Provost Office of Undergraduate Studies and Online Education Carman Hall 337 Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West Bronx, NY 10468 robert.whittaker@lehman.cuny.edu

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