Strong understanding of accreditation standards, regulatory
compliance, and online/digital education best practices
Essential Duties Summary
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the University’s strategic vision for
digital learning, online education, instructional technology,
continuing education, and lifelong learning.
- Lead institutional initiatives that advance academic
innovation, instructional excellence, and technology-enabled
teaching and learning.
- Advise the Provost on emerging trends in higher education,
artificial intelligence, digital transformation, workforce
development, and educational innovation.
- Establish measurable institutional goals that improve online
enrollment, retention, graduation rates, instructional quality, and
learner satisfaction.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, assessment, and
continuous improvement across all assigned units.
Digital Learning Innovation
- Provide executive oversight for all online, hybrid, and
technology-enhanced academic programs.
- Develop institutional standards for online and hybrid course
design using nationally recognized quality frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements, federal and
state regulations, accessibility standards, and distance education
policies.
- Lead faculty development initiatives focused on innovative
pedagogy, instructional design, artificial intelligence, learning
analytics, and educational technologies.
- Oversee instructional designers, learning management system
administration, instructional support services, and digital
learning resources.
- Lead institutional adoption of emerging educational
technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual learning,
adaptive learning systems, immersive technologies, and digital
credentialing.
- Develop strategic technology initiatives that improve teaching
effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with Information Technology to ensure effective
implementation of instructional technologies and digital learning
assets.
- Utilize data analytics to evaluate instructional effectiveness
and student success initiatives.
- Promote excellence in student engagement and success within
online learning environments.
Lifelong Credentialing
- Direct all lifelong credentialing initiatives, including
continuing education, workforce development, certificates,
executive education, and non-credit programming.
- Develop professional education pathways aligned with regional
workforce needs and emerging industries.
- Collaborate with deans to expand corporate training
partnerships with business, healthcare, government, nonprofit, and
industry partners.
- Develop stackable credentials, digital badges,
micro-credentials, and professional certificates that support
lifelong credentialing.
- Identify new revenue-generating educational opportunities that
diversify institutional resources.
- Promote educational access for stop-outs, adult learners,
alumni, military veterans, and community members.
- Collaborate with academic colleges to create innovative
workforce-aligned degree pathways, certificates, minors, and
experiential learning opportunities.
- Promote research, innovation, entrepreneurship, civic
engagement, and workforce readiness through collaboration.
- Advance partnerships that connect experiential learning with
economic development and community impact.
Enrollment Growth and Student Success
- Develop innovative academic delivery models that improve
student access and degree completion.
- Utilize predictive analytics to improve retention and student
engagement.
- Support flexible scheduling, accelerated programs,
competence-based education, and prior learning assessment
initiatives.
- Partner with online programs and enrollment management to
expand online enrollment and increase adult learner
recruitment.
External Partnerships
- Pursue grants and external funding opportunities that support
educational innovation and workforce initiatives.
- Represent the University in regional, state, and national
organizations related to digital learning, continuing education,
and academic innovation.
- Strengthen partnerships that enhance internships,
apprenticeships, and career-connected learning.
- Build strategic relationships with corporations, government
agencies, school districts, community colleges, nonprofit
organizations, healthcare systems, and industry partners.
Administration and Fiscal Management
- Develop and administer operating and auxiliary budgets for
assigned units.
- Allocate resources strategically to maximize institutional
effectiveness and return on investment.
- Establish performance metrics and assessment plans that
demonstrate institutional effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, accreditation
standards, state regulations, and federal requirements.
- This role comes with a faculty appointment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range
$149,820.22 - $194,766.28
Education
Terminal degree required.
Required Licensing/Certification
ACUE (Association of College and University Educators)
certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified period
of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing higher
education, including accreditation and distance education
compliance.
- Institutional policies, procedures, and academic governance
structures.
- Learning management systems, Banner, and related enterprise and
instructional software.
- Supervisory and personnel management practices.
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
- Problem-solving and data-informed decision-making.
- Multitasking, prioritization, and time management.
- Strategic planning and organizational leadership.
- Budget development and fiscal management.
- Coordinating and leading the work of cross-functional
teams.
- Project planning and execution.
- Verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
- Prepare detailed reports and strategic recommendations for
executive leadership.
- Work independently and exercise sound judgment in ambiguous or
evolving situations.
- Communicate effectively with diverse internal and external
stakeholders.
Work Experience
- Significant progressive leadership experience in higher
education, including online/digital learning, continuing education,
or academic administration.
- Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical
infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer
networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid,
hazardous waste treatment, or water treatment systems.
Preferred:
- Experience in online/digital education administration at the
executive or senior-leadership level.
- Experience developing or overseeing continuing education,
workforce development, or credentialing programs.
Working/Environmental Conditions
- Limited standing and/or walking.
- Handling light weight objects.
- Using or carrying equipment.
- Occasional stooping, bending or lifting.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work
environment that is free from discrimination for all persons
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected
veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or
employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly
observed in all University employment-related activities such as
advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment
training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment
benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and
discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin,
individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected
veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with
the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws,
including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures
Close Date
09/10/2026
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to all applicants.
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a terminal degree?
- * Do you have significant progressive leadership experience in
higher education, including online/digital learning, continuing
education, or academic administration?
- * Do you have experience in online/digital education
administration at the executive or senior-leadership level?
- * Do you have experience developing or overseeing continuing
education, workforce development, or credentialing programs?
- * Do you have an ACUE (Association of College and University
Educators) certification, or willingness to obtain within a
specified period of hire?
- Yes
- Will obtain within a specified period of hire
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Official Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
