Mitchell College is building on its long history of making education more accessible by pioneering an approach which is flexible, strength-based, and interest-driven. Our abilities-based approach to learning focuses on teaching adaptability through curriculum that provides multiple opportunities for students to apply learning in different classroom, social, and professional contexts. To keep this model innovative, vibrant, and responsive to students’ needs and interests, we hire staff and faculty who are invested in collaboration and community-building. Our approach to campus life ensures that students learn what they need to live life well, both professionally and personally.

Mitchell College seeks to hire aCoordinator of Online Education. A part-time Academic Affairs staff member, this person will oversee and support the delivery of the early phase of Mitchell College's adult degree-completion program. Working 10 hours a week to start, with the potential for more hours as the program grows, the Coordinator of Online Education will assist in recruiting prospective students, evaluate transcripts and provide advising, liaison with faculty and offer faculty support and training, revise the program as needed, provide vision for program expansion. Under the direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean of the College, the successful candidate will be a collaborative, highly-organized professional who is flexible, proactive, eager to learn and share learning, and results-oriented.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the College in designing strategy and executing plans for adult online learning;
• Work with the VPAA/DOC, VP for Enrollment, Registrar, and Division Chairs to increase student online enrollment growth, working on retention strategies and other initiatives that align with the College's strategic direction;
• Handle all adult degree completers’ inquiries regarding classes, enrollment, financial aid/student accounts, technology, and support services, consulting campus units as needed;
• Review college transcripts and advise students on their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, and academic activities and career goals leading to graduation;
• Assist students with technical issues;
• Serve as the liaison between students and online instructors;
• Assist the VPAA/DOC in anticipating, moderating, and resolving academic issues as they develop;
• Coordinate student evaluation of online courses;
• Collect, organize, and track all documentation associated with the assessment of online instruction;
• Design and facilitate training for faculty as needed; and
• Lend other related expertise as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in and supporting distance learning programs; 
• Master's degree in adult education, distance education, or related field; 
• Experience with Learning Management Systems, specifically Moodle;
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Mitchell is committed to the broader community through building strong, creative and cooperative partnerships. Located on a beautiful waterfront campus in historic New London, it is also home to championship NCAA Division III athletics and the Duquès Academic Success Center which includes the renowned Bentsen Learning Center.