Dean of Online Learning at Swedish Institute Inc – New York, New York

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Swedish Institute is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and tech-savvy Dean of Online Learning to lead the development, implementation, and management of high-quality online education programs. This role is pivotal in supporting faculty, enhancing student learning experiences, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards for online and hybrid instruction.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about digital learning, student success, and instructional design, and will serve as the bridge between academic departments and educational technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and evaluation of all online and hybrid learning initiatives.

• Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to design, develop, and revise online courses in alignment with curriculum goals and best practices in instructional design.

• Build a strong campus presence for online learning by coordinating with department heads and contributing to institutional strategic planning.

• Provide training and ongoing support to faculty in the use of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other online teaching tools (e.g., Zoom, Panopto, Turnitin, etc.).

• Ensure online programs and courses comply with institutional policies, accreditation standards (e.g., ACCSC), and federal/state regulations.

• Monitor course quality and student outcomes, using data analytics to identify areas for improvement.

• Serve as the Program Director for the online MBHS program, to include faculty hiring recommendations, program development, curriculum development and oversight, academic management of all students enrolled in the program (attendance reporting, SAP, grading, financial aid inquiries, etc.), and ensure the program meets all compliance and accreditation standards.

• Participate in person at the bi-monthly Academic Leadership meeting.

• Participate in person for a one-on-one meeting per month with the Director of Education.

• Participate in one monthly one-on-one meeting via Teams with the Director of Education.

• Participated in weekly online education team meetings meeting.

• Lead the integration of new educational technologies and tools that enhance the online learning environment.

• Manage and support the LMS, troubleshooting technical issues in coordination with IT and vendor support.

• Stay current with trends and innovations in online learning, instructional technology, and adult education.

• Develop resources, tutorials, and professional development workshops for faculty and staff.

• Creates a Program Advisory Committee for Online Education that meets twice a year. Produces minutes and annual reports on the activities of the Program Advisory Committee. Develop Action Plans based on PAC suggestions.

• Supervises education staff, including set priorities, direct workflow, and conduct employee evaluations.

• Assist with online student support services to promote engagement, retention, and success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience managing online education or instructional design in a higher education setting
• Proficiency with LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle)
• Strong understanding of best practices in online pedagogy and course development
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience working in career education or vocational training environments
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for distance education (e.g., ADA, FERPA, Title IV)
• Familiarity with accreditation processes (especially ACCSC or similar bodies)