Director of the Bachelors of Liberal Studies Program, College of LAS

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences - ATLAS

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Applied Technologies for Learning in the Arts & Sciences group is searching for a Director of the Bachelors of Liberal Studies (BLS) Program to work with the Associate Dean for Technology and Online Learning to support the overall operation and development of the BLS program including collaborating and coordinating with appropriate stakeholders to ensure its success. The Director will lead the creation of the first large-scale fully online undergraduate degree at Illinois whose primary objective is to serve students who need to complete a degree they have begun at another institution.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Provide leadership to instructors, course developers (ATLAS, CITL, private vendors), and Coursera in design and delivery of courses.
• Lead coordination with faculty and units to ensure courses are available.
• Coordinate with the LAS Student Academic Affairs Office to ensure adequate advising and student support is provided for students in the BLS program.
• Ensures that adequate career advising is provided with the Careers Center of LAS for students in the BLS program.
• Responsible for working with the College of LAS Dean’s office to ensure a timely launch of the program.
• Lead work with other campus offices to ensure proper approvals for courses are obtained and ongoing expectations are maintained.
• Responsible for ensuring that academic units, courses, instructors, and mentors follow LAS and campus policies and processes.
• Explore new technologies as well as opportunities for their adoption to support the program's mission.

Management

• Oversight of Program support staff including assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance evaluations, addressing work issues, approving time, and setting goals.
• Manage the budget and oversee business operations for the Program in collaboration with College Business Services.
• Work with Associate Dean, LAS Instructors and governing bodies within the College to contribute to and implement the strategic plan.

College and Campus Representation and Liaison

• Represent the College with campus committees and task forces.
• Represent the College and University as a thought leader in initiatives, partnerships, and industry professional associations.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned to further the mission of the unit.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five (5) years of work experience developing and providing services to students, faculty and staff engaged in online and innovative programs in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience with oversight of traditional, blended/hybrid and online courses.

(Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Four (4) years experience working in academic online instruction (either as a course instructor, developer, or administrator).
• Four (4) years experience working as an administrator in an academic setting.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Experience with the Coursera platform, ideally at the instructor or developer level.
• Experience creating and implementing large scale policies.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Strong analytical, organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of faculty and staff.
• Awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural and linguistic differences.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability and motivation to learn new technologies quickly and with minimal support and guidance.
• Proven ability to identify and meet project design requirements as well as milestones.
• Ability to work both independently and within a diverse team.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive data.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5003 - Program Director position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after job ending date. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 27, 2023. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu, use the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1015454
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu