Dean of Distance Learning

General Job Summary:
This is a multi-campus position with a home base on the Estherville Campus. The Dean of Distance Learning will provide strategic leadership for the College’s online and technology-enhanced learning initiatives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and innovative educational experiences for students across all campuses. The Dean will provide leadership, facilitate change, and effectively manage distance learning programs, instructional technologies, resources, and personnel while working collaboratively with academic deans, faculty, and administrative departments to advance the College’s mission and strategic priorities.
 
This position serves as the College’s primary leader for online education, overseeing learning management systems, distance education operations, faculty support, instructional technology, online course quality, and compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements. The Dean works closely with academic divisions to expand high-quality online learning opportunities, improve student success and retention, support faculty professional development, and promote the effective integration of instructional technologies throughout the College.

Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable. Required to travel utilizing personal vehicle.
 
Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Iowa Lakes Community College participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will verify your employment eligibility in the United States as required by law.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in education, leadership, or related discipline required. Five or more years of instructional experience at a college or university is preferred. Two or more years of administrative leadership in education is preferred. Any equivalent combination of aforementioned experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this job will be considered by the Human Resources department. Experience in a technology driven field and familiarity with learning management systems preferred.
 
Benefits:  Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement package.
 
Salary:  $81,179
 
Application Process:
The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:
 

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts