Director – Open and Distance Learning at KCA University (KCAU)

JOB OBJECTIVE

• The job holder will provide strategic and operational leadership over the University’s Center for Open and Distance Education (CODE).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide the leadership, implementation, and supervision of all Open and Distance Education (ODE) programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the recruitment and management of staff involved in ODE.
• Promote enrollment growth at the University ODE in line with the long-term strategic goal of being a virtual campus.
• Promote institutional compliance with Universities Standards and Guidelines for ODE by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
• Be the liaison to faculty, staff and University Management on ODE matters.
• Promote effective and efficient delivery of ODE.
• Collaborate with the Head of Information Communication Technology (HoICT) to identify and recommend novel information technologies relevant for effective online learning.
• Coordinate professional development activities for University ODE faculty.
• In conjunction with Director, Quality Assurance, analyse ODE assessment data and provide annual reports to the Vice Chancellor & CEO through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs.
• Prepare annual ODE report identifying the current successes and challenges to inform continuous improvement.
• Liaise with the Head of Marketing and Deans of Schools to market ODE programmes.
• Prepare and maintain the ODE budget within established policies and practices.
• Actively participate in University and community activities.
• Serve as secretary to the University’s Board of Open and Distance Education.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned or delegated by the Vice Chancellor & CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a Ph.D. degree in Educational Media Technology or a closely related field from an accredited/recognised University.
• Must be at least a Senior Lecturer or qualified to be appointed one.
• Have at least five (5) years of academic and research experience at a University.
• Have at least three (3) years of working in instructional technology or online education.
• Must demonstrate outstanding administrative/managerial capability in the organisation and management.
• Be a registered member of a professional association.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong personal and professional integrity, effective verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with varying priorities.
• Knowledge of best practices in educational technologies, instructional design, and quality online course delivery.
• Knowledge of LMSs – specifically Moodle and/or Blackboard.
• Working experience with various multimedia software.
• Superior interpersonal and team-oriented aptitude.
• Ability to advise faculty in the designing, development, and implementation of technology that supports and enhances quality instruction and student learning.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to students and staff.