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How much do distance education director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for distance education director in the United States is $74,307.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a distance education director?

Distance Education Directors are professionals responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and management of online and remote learning programs within educational institutions. They ensure that distance education courses meet academic standards, coordinate with faculty, manage technology platforms, and provide support to both students and instructors. Their role is crucial in expanding access to education and maintaining the quality of online learning experiences.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a distance education director?

To thrive as a Distance Education Director, you need expertise in instructional design, educational technology, and program management, typically supported by an advanced degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), online course development tools, and relevant certifications such as Quality Matters or online teaching credentials is highly valuable. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality online education programs, effective team coordination, and successful learner outcomes in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

How does a distance education director collaborate with faculty and IT staff to enhance online learning experiences?

A Distance Education Director regularly works with faculty to provide training on best practices for online instruction and helps them adapt course content for digital platforms. They also partner closely with IT staff to ensure that the learning management system and other educational technologies run smoothly and meet the needs of both instructors and students. This collaborative approach ensures that technical challenges are addressed promptly and that online courses maintain high standards of quality and accessibility.
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Infographic showing various Distance Education Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,307 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Distance Education Coordinator - Office of Distance Education

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Duquesne University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Salary:                     Commensuratewith experience
Benefits:                  The University offers generous benefits including paidtime off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions tothe retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                  Office of Distance Education
Position Status:        Full-time                                            
Hours:                       Varied
Position Number:      241286/10-1207               
FLSA Status:             Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Distance Education Coordinator assists the Director of OnlineLearning & Strategy in advancement of Duquesne University's distanceeducation initiatives. This role ensures student and faculty success throughhigh-quality online learning experiences while maintaining institutionalregulatory compliance.
DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Managescompliance with Distance Education regulations, manage State Authorization andProfessional Licensure process for compliance.
Supportsbest practices in online course and program delivery. This includes use ofrubrics to evaluate online instruction to ensure quality standards and Regular& Substantive Interaction (RSI) requirements are met.
Supports University DigitalAccessibility efforts to achieve and maintain WCAG 2.1 compliance.
Represents the Office of OnlineLearning and Strategy [Distance Education] at both internal and external eventsand trainings.
Utilizes emerging technologies andremain current on best practices in distance and higher education to supportstrategic goals.
Assistsfaculty and staff with recording and post-production of instructional videosutilizing recording studios.
Completes other duties as assigned.

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