Pearl Academy - AVP - eLearning

Role Title/Designation - AVP-E learning

Location : Delhi

Role Definition: (Broad Definition of roles)

- Collaborates with faculty and other educators to help integrate technology into teaching and learning activities.

- Evaluates faculty requirements for training and development on instructional technologies, and prepares appropriate learning programs, curriculums, and materials

- Consults with individual faculty to enhance their use of technology for teaching and learning

- Keeps the College community abreast of developments in instructional technology

- Recommends improvements to College and University-wide instructional systems using a variety of technologies

- Serves as project AVP and designer for the evaluation and implementation of new instructional technologies

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Role Responsibilities: (Detailed activities)

Pearl Academy is seeking an energetic individual with leadership and management experience to serve as AVP of E-Learning. The AVP of E-Learning is responsible for assisting and coordinating the implementation of technology-based solutions in support of the college's instructional program. The position reports directly to the Head of E-Learning and will provide assistance in the day-to-day operations of the department. In addition, the successful candidate will work directly with faculty to help integrate new technologies for the improvement of learning outcomes across the curriculum. The position requires knowledge of academic software applications and alternative methods of instruction and assessment in education, including face-to-face and online teaching strategies.

- Works with faculty at Pearl to develop and implement technology-mediated, and hybrid courses.

- Assists in the management of instructional technologists to investigate, develop, implement and support technological solutions to improve student learning outcomes to meet the Pearl's goal of increasing the number of online and hybrid courses offerings.

- Advises E-Learning Head, administrators, faculty, staff, and students on technology selection and procurement as needed.

- Assists in the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives for a comprehensive E-Learning program, including instructional technology infrastructure and its integration and assessment.

- Assists in the design and implementation of appropriate assessment instruments and studies to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction delivered by the E-Learning Center

- Coordinates and delivers instructional technology and pedagogy workshops to assist faculty in the design and development of E-Learning courses.

- Works with other campus support services, College Computer Center, Instructional Technology, and Resource Center to meet E-Learning faculty technology needs.

- Coordinates the E-Learning schedule of classes and works closely with the Registrar's Office in addressing student inquiries and registration problems.

- Maintains an awareness of current and future trends in the field, and provides direction and support to appropriate college staff for their development.

- Organizes, attends, and participates in professional development workshops and events related to academic technology.

Educational Qualifications/Experience:

Educational Qualifications:

- Academic / Technical: Master's Degree in a field of Education, Management, Communication or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years program management or coordination.

- Or 8+ years in a higher education academic setting. Minimum of 4 years working supervision experience with input into staff evaluations.

Experience: Significant experience in online/distance education, including budget management; excellent oral and written communication skills; and the ability to work with diverse groups.

Key Skills:

- Business Acumen : Acquires and applies, keeps up to date with information from the Industry, Competitors and applies cross-functional knowledge. Acquires, applies, and uses current knowledge in all areas of their own specialty or profession; is regarded as an expert; identifies and uses other expert resources as needed.

- Strategist : Understands strategic concepts; develops and influences distinctive and competitive strategies; aligns the organization with the local business community to support priorities, embrace change and deliver results.

- Relationship Builder : Establishes friendly, candid and trusting relations; cultivates a network of contacts throughout the organization and community; treats others fairly and with respect; seeks resolution of disagreements through open, constructive discussion.

- Problem Solver/Decision Maker/Executor : Recognizes problems and devises and implements action plans. Specifies goals and constraints, generates alternatives, considers risks, and evaluates and chooses best alternatives. Is results focused and maintains a healthy balance between efficiency and effectiveness.

- Effective Communicator : Speaks clearly and expresses self well in all situations; listens to others' ideas and opinions; keeps others informed; writes clearly and concisely; extracts substance from complex issues and organizes content effectively; selects appropriate media and message for the audience.