Salary: $134,265.00 - $175,185.00 Annually
Location : 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA
Job Type: Educational Administrator
Job Number: 27-029
Division: Academic Services
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Services, the Director of Online Learning Services plans, organizes, administers, develops, and evaluates programs, projects, and activities related to online learning and distance education; provides leadership and works collegially with faculty, staff, administrators, and students to support high-quality online instruction and student success; and supervises and evaluates assigned staff and faculty coordinators as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Incumbents in this classification are assigned to provide leadership, coordination, and administrative oversight for the College's online learning environment, including distance education operations, learning management system support, course quality processes, accessibility, faculty training, and related instructional technology services. The Director supports institutional compliance, program improvement, and coordination between Academic Services, Information Technology, faculty leadership, student support areas, and external agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Provides management, leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for the Online Learning Services area.
2.Reviews, assesses, and evaluates assigned programs and services; recommends and implements plans, policies, and initiatives to improve outcomes, operations, and programs within Distance Education. Collaborates with administrators, faculty, staff, and students to support online instruction, student learning, course quality, faculty development, instructional technology, and student support services within the online learning environment.
3.Leads ongoing program review, planning, assessment, reporting, and research activities to evaluate changing trends in distance education and assess the educational technology needs of the campus. Collaborates and shares data with appropriate campus and District staff regarding distance education enrollment, success, and related initiatives, and provides leadership in the implementation of new technologies as needed.
4.Serves as the primary liaison with campus offices supporting distance education and educational technology, including Instructional Technology, Institutional Effectiveness,
academic divisions and departments, and the California Community Colleges
Chancellor's Office regarding online and distance education reporting requirements.
5.Ensures institutional compliance with applicable state and federal laws, Education Code provisions, accreditation standards, accessibility requirements, and best practices governing online learning and distance education. This includes ADA accessibility laws, Section 508 compliance, universal design principles, copyright and intellectual property rights, Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI), and learning management systems.
6.Oversees and supports the development and delivery of faculty training, professional development, and instructional resources in collaboration with faculty Distance Education Coordinators, the Vice President of Academic Services or designee, campus Professional Development, and District Professional Development. Creates, develops, and delivers training materials related to learning management systems and educational technologies, and maintains effective communication with the campus through informational resources, activities, and outreach.
7.Provides leadership, coordination, support, and evaluation of faculty Distance Education Coordinators to ensure alignment of course quality, faculty development, and program goals.
8.Oversees the effective operation of Online Learning Services, including coordination of personnel, workflows, resources, support services, budgets, equipment, supplies, records, reports, and departmental activities. Develops and prepares preliminary annual budgets; monitors expenditures; and ensures the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records, and files.
9.Trains, supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of assigned staff; participates in recruitment, selection, and hiring processes; and manages personnel matters and faculty, staff, and student concerns.
10.Attends and participates in administrative meetings, committees, and special projects, and coordinates programs and services with District and college faculty and staff.
11.Provides leadership in District and College efforts to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, student success, and belonging. Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of students and employees, and promotes equity-minded and interculturally competent leadership practices.
12.Supports and maintains department websites and physical resources. Engages ongoing professional development to remain current on emerging technologies, accessibility standards, and regional and national developments in distance education, and communicates relevant updates to faculty and staff.
13.Recommends changes and improvements to maintain the relevance, quality, and effectiveness of distance education services, programs, and initiatives.
14.Performs related duties as assigned.

Full job description
Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a discipline related to the assigned area,

AND

A minimum of two (2) years of formal training or experience related to distance education or online learning

Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

OR

Possession of a lifetime California Community College Chief Administrative Officer Credential,

AND

A minimum of two (2) years of formal training or experience related to distance education or online learning,

AND

Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Candidates submitting foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation from a NACES member organization. Please attach the documents to your online application.
Supplemental Information

Initial Salary placement is normally at Range 4 step 1. Initial placement may be negotiated higher depending on education and experience. Please click to view current salary schedule.

IMPORTANT:

• First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by October 23 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point
• All application communications, including interview invitations, are sent through our applicant tracking system (NeoEd). Applicants are responsible for regularly monitoring their NeoEd account and ensuring that their contact information (including email address and phone number) is accurate and up to date. Failure to respond to interview invitations or other time-sensitive communications within the specified timeframe may result in removal from further consideration for the position. Due to the volume of applications received, candidates who do not respond may be considered withdrawn (no-show), and interview opportunities may be extended to other qualified applicants.

Employer/employee paid medical coverage options, dental, vision, and life insurance. For additional information, click

Earned annual sick leave.

Earned annual vacation leave for classified and confidential classified employees.

Enrollment in a California Retirement System.
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Please answer the following questions specifically and completely. These supplemental questions will be used with other application materials to screen applicants for interview. Applicants should submit at least one well-developed paragraph for each of the supplemental questions. Answers should be thoughtful, substantive, carefully edited and may be much longer than one paragraph. If your response exceeds the maximum 600 character limit, you may continue your response by attaching an additional typed document. Please make sure to identify the questions by number. I have read and understand the above statements.

• Yes
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Supplemental Question A: What in your background and experience make you particularly well suited for this position at Imperial Valley College?
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Supplemental Question B: How do you define Diversity? Please share an example of how your personal and professional experience have informed your perspective on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). How do you plan to integrate DEIA in your position?
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Supplemental Question C: Discuss your experience working with diverse populations. How do you encourage and empower individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals? Please provide examples to help us better understand.
Required Question