Salary: $125,616.23 - $141,380.93 Annually
Location : San Bernardino Valley College 701 S. Mt. Vernon St, San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Educational Administrator
Job Number:
Department: Instruction
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 p.m., may require evenings and weekends
HR Recruiter: Ben Dijkstra
Work Days/Year: 243

Job Description
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties will be reasonably related to this class.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the assigned administrator, the Distance Education Director leads the strategic development and delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and accessible online education. This role oversees faculty training and regulatory compliance while embedding DEIA principles across all distance education initiatives.

The Director collaborates with campus and district stakeholders to support course and program development, accreditation standards, and continuous improvement through data-informed practices. Additionally, the Director represents the College in regional and statewide DE efforts and steers institutional planning, evaluation, and budgeting for online education.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESThe following duties are typical for this classification.

1. Design and deliver facilitated and self-paced training for faculty on pedagogy.
2. Collaborate with District Support Services to deliver and facilitate training for faculty on accessibility.
3. Promote inclusive and accessible online learning by incorporating DEIA principles into the Distance Education (DE) Program and emphasize regular and effective interaction in online courses.
4. Coordinate, implement, and track online training for the DE certification process.
5. Provide individualized assistance in course design to promote inclusive and accessible practices.
6. Partner with the Professional Development Committee, Academic Senate, and District Support Services to offer workshops supporting online instructional modalities.
7. Collaborate with District Support Services to develop and deliver training on regulatory compliance, including Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
8. Support departments in the development of DE courses and the DE Addendum process.
9. Track and document the Educational Technology Committee's (ETC) recommendations for curriculum approval.
10. Assist departments in creating online degree and certificate pathways that promote student equity and success.
11. Assist the Deans and faculty to ensure that all instructional DE accreditation standards are met.
12. Chair the Distance Education Program (DEP) Committee and lead related workgroups; leads the Peer Online Course Review (POCR) work group to facilitate POCR badging for faculty courses.
13. Serve as a liaison between the College and the District on DE matters.
14. Represent the college in statewide and regional DE groups.
15. Oversee the development and maintenance of the College Distance Education Plan, including the annual plan and program review.
16. Collaborate with District Support Services to provide support to faculty on Learning Management System (LMS) issues, primarily Canvas.
17. Collaborate with District Support Services to advise on the online instructional and student services technology standards, ensuring compliance with accessibility and usability guidelines.
18. Update online materials and resources, such as the Distance Education portal and instructional and student support materials.
19. Assist in formative evaluations for online instruction, incorporating DEIA considerations.
20. Analyze data from surveys, outcomes, and assessments to inform improvements to DE practices and student equity initiatives at the College.
21. Contribute to accreditation requirements of ACCJC, assisting with drafting materials for the self-study document.
22. Assist with budget development for DE initiatives at the College and with completing required DE surveys and accreditation reports.
23. Maintain current knowledge of DE trends, research, and emerging technologies.
24. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Best practices in online teaching and learning, including instructional design, pedagogy, and andragogy.
• Federal and state regulations governing Distance Education and accreditation standards.
• Distance Education frameworks such as Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) and POCR processes.
• Learning Management Systems (LMS) and related educational technologies.
• Principles and practices of DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) and their application in online learning environments.
• Curriculum development and approval processes, including DE Addenda and online program design.
• Techniques for formative and summative assessment in online modalities.
• Data analysis and interpretation for program evaluation and improvement.
• Strategic planning, program review, and budget development in an academic setting.
• Organizational governance structures, including shared governance, academic senate, and committee operations.

Ability to:

• Collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, district personnel, and other stakeholders to support online teaching and learning.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including public presentations, technical documentation, and accreditation reports.
• Manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving educational and technological trends.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Work independently, assume responsibility, and take initiative in carrying out assignments.

Qualifications
Education and Experience Guidelines

Education/Training:

• A master's degree from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff, including individuals with varied learning needs and physical conditions.

Desired Education/Training and Experience:

• Experience facilitating the development of distance education.
• Experience teaching in an online environment that includes the use of a learning management system, technology, software, applications, etc. in the delivery of content and instruction.

License or Certificates:

• N/A

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience facilitating the development of distance education and POCR in a collegiate setting.
• Two (2) years experience teaching in an online environment that includes the use of a learning management system, technology, software, applications, etc. in the delivery of content and instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate data for planning and reporting purposes.

Physical Demands and Working Environment
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting; occasionally travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Employment Requirements
The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:
Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's?Administrative Procedures and Board Policies.


You have medical, dental and vision plans from which to choose coverage. You may cover yourself, spouse or domestic partner and eligible children. Coverage is effective on the first of the calendar month following your date of hire.

HEALTH CARE
Medical Benefits- You may choose between seven medical plans:

• Anthem Blue Cross PPO Gold - Copay Only (offered at no cost)
• Anthem Blue Cross CA Care Classic HMO (offered at no cost)
• Anthem Blue Cross CA Care Premier HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross PPO 100A
• Anthem Blue Cross PPO 90C
• Kaiser Permanente $15 HMO
• Kaiser Permanente $30 HMO

Dental Benefits- You may choose between two dental plans:

• DeltaCare USA HMO (offered at no cost)
• Delta Dental PPO.

Vision Benefits - Vision coverage is provided through EyeMed (offered at no cost)

CASH IN LIEU BENEFIT
The district offers a taxable $250 monthly stipend to a benefits eligible employee who waives medical coverage under SBCCD's group plan because that employee has other group coverage (e.g., a spouse's plan, parents' plan, or other employer's plan).

LIFE INSURANCE
Term Life and Accidental, Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - The district provides a $50,000 basic term life insurance policy and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy. The district pays the full cost of this coverage. Coverage is automatic and effective on the first of the month after your date of hire. Employees are also provided opportunity to enroll in optional term life and AD&D policies for themselves as well as spouse/domestic partner and children.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT PLANS
The district partners with American Fidelity to administer the district's voluntary benefit plans which include:

• Disability insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Accident insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

PRE-TAX RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN - As a district employee, you have two voluntary retirement savings plans available to you, which allow you to invest pre-tax dollars to supplement your CalPERS Retirement Plan benefit. They are a 403(b) plan or 457(b) plan.
You may participate in one or both of the plans. Each is governed by a different section of the IRS Code resulting in different rules and provisions. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the districts third party administrators for all retirement savings plans.

RETIREMENT PLANS
CalPERS Retirement Plan - The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on members' years of service, age, and final compensation. Full-time employees in non-academic positions appointed for at least six months, or part-time employees working at least 50% and appointed for at least one year, are automatically enrolled in the CalPERS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories: Classic or PEPRA. For more information on CalPERS:

Classic Membership Retirement Formula Employee Contribution %
CalPERS member prior to 1/1/13 2% at age 55 7% of base bay

PEPRA Membership
CalPERS member on or after 1/1/13 2% at age 62 7% of base pay
CalSTRS Retirement Plan - The California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on a member's years of service, age and final compensation. Full-time employees appointed to academic positions are automatically enrolled in the CalSTRS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories.

Retirement Formula Employee Contribution %
CalSTRS member prior to 1/1/13 2% at age 60 10.25% of base bay
CalSTRS member on or after 1/1/13 2% at age 62 10.205% of base pay
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