Dean for Non-Traditional Learning

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and Program Development
   • Develop and implement the University’s strategy for non-traditional learning.
   • Lead the expansion of ODeL, ETEEAP, micro-credentials, certificate programs, and other flexible learning initiatives.
   • Identify emerging educational trends and technologies that support lifelong learning.
   • Develop innovative academic pathways responsive to industry and labor market needs.
   • Establish partnerships with industry, government agencies, professional organizations, and international institutions.
2. Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) Management
   • Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all ODeL programs.
   • Ensure compliance with CHED policies and regulations governing distance education.
   • Supervise instructional design, online course development, and digital learning delivery.
   • Ensure course content meets academic quality standards and learning outcomes.
   • Promote best practices in online teaching and learner engagement.
   • Monitor student retention, completion, and satisfaction rates within ODeL programs.
   • Oversee learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
3. ETEEAP Administration
   • Lead the implementation and administration of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).
   • Ensure compliance with CHED guidelines and accreditation requirements.
   • Establish procedures for prior learning assessment and recognition.
   • Evaluate and approve candidate qualifications and portfolio assessments.
   • Work with faculty evaluators and academic departments in determining academic equivalencies.
   • Expand ETEEAP opportunities for working professionals and adult learners.
   • Ensure the integrity, transparency, and quality of assessment processes.
4. Micro-Credential and Lifelong Learning Programs
   • Develop short courses, professional certificates, digital badges, and stackable credentials.
   • Collaborate with industry partners to design competency-based learning programs.
   • Ensure micro-credentials align with workforce requirements and emerging skill demands.
   • Develop frameworks for credential verification and digital certification.
   • Establish pathways allowing micro-credentials to ladder into degree programs where appropriate.
   • Continuously assess program relevance and learner outcomes.
5. Academic Quality Assurance
   • Ensure academic integrity and quality standards across all non-traditional learning offerings.
   • Develop quality benchmarks, policies, and performance indicators.
   • Monitor learner achievement, program effectiveness, and institutional impact.
   • Coordinate accreditation and regulatory compliance activities.
   • Lead program reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
   • Implement outcome-based education principles in all programs.
6. Faculty Development and Support
   • Recruit, orient, and supervise faculty involved in ODeL, ETEEAP, and micro-credential programs.
   • Facilitate faculty training in online pedagogy, instructional technologies, and learner-centered teaching methodologies.
   • Promote innovation in teaching and assessment practices.
   • Evaluate faculty performance and instructional effectiveness.
   • Encourage scholarship and research related to digital and lifelong learning.
7. Student Success and Learner Support
   • Ensure availability of academic, technical, and administrative support services for non-traditional learners.
   • Promote equitable access to learning opportunities.
   • Develop learner engagement, retention, and success initiatives.
   • Oversee student advising, orientation, and academic support programs.
   • Address learner concerns and continuously improve the student experience.
8. Technology and Digital Transformation
   • Champion the integration of educational technologies and digital innovation.
   • Coordinate with Information Technology and relevant units to optimize learning systems.
   • Evaluate emerging learning technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
   • Ensure data security, privacy, accessibility, and system reliability.
   • Support digital transformation initiatives within academic operations.
9. Partnership and External Relations
   • Establish collaborations with:
     • Industry and corporate partners
     • Government agencies
     • Professional associations
     • International educational institutions
     • Training and certification providers
   • Identify opportunities for grants, sponsorships, and externally funded educational projects.
   • Represent the University in conferences, forums, and educational networks related to flexible and lifelong learning.
10. Budget and Administrative Management
    • Prepare and manage annual budgets for non-traditional learning programs.
    • Oversee resource allocation and utilization.
    • Ensure operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
    • Develop policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
    • Prepare periodic reports for university leadership and governing bodies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education
   • Required:
     • Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Technology, Higher Education Administration, Instructional Design, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, or a related field.
   • Preferred:
     • Doctorate (PhD, EdD, DBA, or equivalent) in Education, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Management, or related discipline.
2. Experience
   • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration.
   • At least 5 years in a leadership or management position.
   • Demonstrated experience in:
   • Distance education
   • Online learning management
   • Academic program development
   • Curriculum design
   • Educational technology
   • Continuing education or lifelong learning initiatives
3. Preferred Experience:
   • ODeL program administration.
   • ETEEAP implementation and assessment.
   • Development of micro-credential or competency-based education programs.
   • Accreditation and quality assurance processes.