Executive Director of E-Learning

Southern University at Shreveport

$80K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate preferred; master's degree in education or related field required.
  • Minimum of three years of organizational leadership experience required.
  • Online teaching experience in higher education preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of Learning Management Systems and network infrastructure.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide vision and leadership for integrating technology in instruction.
  • Develop and implement quality standards for E-learning course delivery.
  • Collaborate on course schedules with academic leadership.
  • Direct and supervise the E-learning support team in course design and technology training.
  • Manage all budgets related to E-learning programs and projects.

Benefits

  • Professional development support through training opportunities.
  • Work in a collaborative and engaging educational environment.
  • Participate in local, regional, and national forums on distance education.
  • Possibility of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide the overall leadership for E-learning, instructional design, and faculty development in alternative methods of instructional delivery. The individual in this position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of all E-learning support services. Provides leadership to faculty and other emerging technologies that strengthen off-site access to educational opportunities in the SUSLA service area.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides vision and leadership in the integration of technology to support learning in all areas of instruction; and serves the mission of SUSLA by working productively with faculty, staff, and administration to create a campus climate that promotes student-centered distant learning.
  • Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the SUSLA quality standards for electronic, and other methods off-site E-learning course delivery methods to assure comparability with traditional classes.
  • Collaborates with instructional deans, directors, division chairs and the dual enrollment program in the preparation of all course schedules.
  • Directs and supervises the a-learning support team that aids in course design and technology training for faculty teaching and instructional division support staff.
  • Works with the Department of Information Technology to ensure solid infrastructure for E-learning and to coordinate the financial support for E-learning presently and in the future
  • Coordinates and manages all budgets related to E-learning programs and projects.
  • Supervises and evaluates all E-learning staff, programs and projects.
  • Provides faculty development support when possible through training opportunities, and technical support.
  • Responsible for maintaining the academic policies and standards of best practices relating to E-Learning.
  • Oversees the creation and maintenance of the E-learning web site.
  • Represents the university at local, regional, state, and national distance education forums.
  • Assists the university through participation on various planning and advisory committees.
  • Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with supervisor, university staff, students, and the community.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • An earned doctorate preferred; A master's degree in education or a related field is required.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in organizational leadership is required. Online teaching experience in higher education preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Extensive knowledge of Learning Management Systems and network infrastructure.
  • Extensive knowledge of budgeting practices
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and commitment to collaborative management.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective presentation skills.
  • Employs highly effective organizational and problem-solving skills and demonstrates team leadership skills.
  • Proficiency using personal computer, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications.


TYPE: Full-time

COMPENSATION: C ommensurate with experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins July 10, 2026 and continues until position is filled.
  • The application can be filled out online at
  • *Note: If you are an internal candidate, please fill out the

Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

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