Director of Online Undergraduate Programs

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith
with all areasof knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Expectations for
all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the followingexpectations. All
employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the
  Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and
  respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a
  strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

Purpose:

The
Director of Online Undergraduate Programs is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of online
undergraduate programs. This role involves collaborating with faculty, subject matter experts, and various departments to ensure the
delivery of high-quality educational experiences for students. This is a 12-month administrative faculty position with teaching load
responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Program Development: Lead the creation and enhancement of online
  undergraduateprograms, ensuring they meet academic standards and market demands.
• Course and Faculty Scheduling: Develop and manage
  the schedule for online coursesand faculty assignments, ensuring optimal resource utilization and studentsatisfaction.
• Student
  Advising: Provide academic advising to online undergraduate students,assisting them with course selection, career planning, and academic
  challenges.
• Course Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and buildengaging, effective online courses.
  Provide instructional design support for onlinecourses.
• Budget Management: Oversee the budget for online undergraduate
  programs,ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
• Marketing Coordination: Work closely with the
  marketing department to promoteonline programs, increase enrollment, and enhance the program’s visibility.
• Course
  Instruction: Teach in field of expertise on a regular basis in the online program(approx. 4-8 sections per year).

Other Duties:

• Other duties as assigned
• Serve on university committees
• Provide training to
  faculty on an as-needed basis.

Required Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with online learning
   platforms and educational technologies.
2. Prior online teaching experience.
3. Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
5. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
6. Strong project
   management skills.
7. Commitment to student success and academic excellence.
8. Strong leadership and organizational
   skills.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
10. Master’s degree in field of study taught online
    (English, History, Theology, Math,Health Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, Business, etc.)

Preferred
Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in field of study; coursework in online pedagogy/design
• Experience in higher
  education administration, with a focus on online education
• Experience with budget management and strategic planning
• Experience developing online courses
• Familiarity with the Canvas LMS

Special Requirements:

*Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.

**Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity
which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

To apply:

*On
the OBU employment website, https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html, click on “Faculty
Applications” at the top of the webpage. This will open the application. From the dropdown menu, select the desired
position.

OBU Benefits Summary:

OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when
fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time
employees benefit from the generous provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with
free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to
optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life
insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes
annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include
energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments
in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by GuideStone.

There are . numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including a FREE
family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and
parking privileges to name a few. For more information about the current OBU employee benefits and opportunities, please contact the Human
Resources staff at HR@okbu.edu.