DIR, Operations

Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Academic Program Management and Operations
• Provide data-driven recommendations and action plans to enhance program management, operations, and efficiency.
• Supervise Academic Program Specialist III.
• Partner with the Associate Dean to evaluate and optimize marketing, recruitment, enrollment, and curriculum strategies for CVM distance education programs.
• Prepare reports and recommendations regarding associations and agreements with external partners.
• Oversee course development and scheduling with COIP and departments; ensure adequate offerings and correct course coding.
• Provide regular program updates and troubleshooting support for CVM Program Directors.
• Coordinate faculty course instruction with Associate Dean and content experts
• Oversight of faculty compliance (attestation, grading, etc.) with UF CVM and UF Graduate School policies.

Student Success
• Communicate program features, requirements, and expectations to prospective and current students.
• Collaborate with Program Leads and vendors to develop initiatives that increase distance education student retention.
• Support Academic Program Specialist III in designing coaching initiatives to improve retention.
• Work with the Associate Dean to assess program effectiveness and student satisfaction.

Recruitment, Admissions, and Enrollment Management
• Review and approve marketing content for distance education programs; oversee implementation and evaluate impact.
• Manage website updates and enhancements for distance education programs.
• Lead and participate in strategic planning with program leads and service partners to increase qualified applicants and improve yield.
• Supervise and coordinate the application and admissions process with service providers.
• Supervise Academic Program Specialist III.
• Organize application reviews and interpret university and graduate school policies.
• Manage applicant, admission, and yield data for reporting purposes.
• Monitor enrollment capacity each term and advise departments on adjustments to offerings based on demand.
• Lead new and coordinate existing onboarding programs for distance education students.

Support for the College
• Build and maintain partnerships across the University.
• Represent distance education programs on college, department, and university committees.
• Ensure compliance with applicable university, state, and federal regulations.
• Orient and support faculty in understanding relevant policies and protocols related to distance education.
• Serve as the primary college contact for distance education programs.

Fiscal Management
• Collaborate with leadership to improve data collection and financial analysis, producing targeted reports for efficient program management.
• Conduct operational efficiency analyses for distance education programs, including external partnerships, to maximize ROI.
• Work with the Associate Dean and Executive Director to develop and manage the annual operating budget for distance education programs.
• Monitor student credit hours and calculate tuition shares for self-funded programs in collaboration with third-party partners.
• Ensure faculty payment for course delivery

$110,000 - $120,000 yearly

Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

• 6 years of academic experience in distance education, graduate or veterinary education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate within teams and other stakeholders
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with leadership, staff and students

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.