Director - Open, Distance & E-Learning at Africa International University

Main Responsibilities

1. Provide guidelines for repackaging of content into formats appropriate for delivery through open, distance blended, flipped and e-learning 
2. Identify, install and maintain an e-learning platform (learner/content management system – LMS/CMS) 
3. Coordinate recruitment of ODeL students
4. Train academic staff to design and repackage content for ODeL delivery 
5. Provide support for academic staff in uploading content, access reading materials, management of content and students
6. Provide support for students (orientation onto the platform, respond to inquiries, access to instructional materials, and information on skills required for an ODeL learner) 
7. Establish ODeL centers as may be required by the University
8. Provide advisory to University Management on matters pertaining to ODeL 
9. Coordinate the evaluation and production of Self Learning Instructional Materials (SLIMS)/Modules 
10. Market ODeL programmes 
11. Coordinate the provision of professional and continuing education 
12. Identify and participate in the recruitment and management of staff of ODeL 
13. Coordinate the purchasing of equipment and other required materials 
14. Oversee the day to day running of the Directorate 
15. Participate in appropriate committees of the University
16. Deliver on any other responsibility/s as assigned by management from time totim

Additional Key competencies

1. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships and exercise independent judgement
2. Proven ability to effectively manage projects in a collaborative, team-based environment
3. Ability to organize, motivate and work effectively with a diverse students, teaching and non-teaching staff 
4. Ability to formulate, interpret, adapt, and apply policies and regulations 
5. Advanced computer software skills in digital media and e-learning content development tools
6. Excellent oral and written communication, editing and documentation skills
7. Excellent knowledge of University programs and distance learning approaches to instruction