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Position Information
Job Title
Director of Online Education - Online Education/Instruction - Modesto Junior College
Personnel Requistion Form
Site
Modesto Junior College
Salary Range/Other
Management Salary Schedule (2025-2026) Range 38: $9,650 to $12,261 monthly or $9,901 to $12,512 monthly with earned Doctorate. New appointees will receive year-for-year credit for prior management experience to a maximum of Step C.
Benefits
The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.
Position Summary Information
Scope of Assignment
DEFINITION
Under general administrative direction, provide analytical, administrative, strategic leadership, management, training, course design support, and oversight of online education, infrastructure, and related instructional technologies; ensure that Modesto Junior College meets policies, procedures, and laws regarding online education. Coordinate initiatives promoting affordability and equity of instruction materials, including but not limited to Open Education Resources (OER), Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC), and Low Textbook Cost (LTC).
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This director classification oversees, directs, and coordinates activities related to Online Education. While providing direction Instructional Designers, this position will support Online Education and ZTC/OER Coordinators in creating and facilitating technology-related pedagogy training. The Director of Online Education will provide professional support to the College in various administrative, coordinative, and liaison capacities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general administrative direction from the Dean of Instruction. Provides direct supervision to numerous technical as well as other administrative support staff, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties.
Education and Experience:

• Education: A master's degree from an accredited college or university in educational technology, instructional design, education, instructional technology, business administration, or related field.
• Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible instructional support experience with instructional and/or administrative technology, preferably in a community college setting.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supporting equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist academic and workplace environments.
• Legal mandates, policies and regulations pertaining to online learning processes and technology services.
• Principles, practices, procedures, and techniques involved in development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional services, plans, strategies, processes, systems, projects, goals, and objectives.
• Instructional technologies such as: learning management systems; video production and streaming, video and teleconferencing, and mobile apps.
• Accessibility of instructional content and technology functionality for all learners with diverse needs and abilities.
• Principles, practices and techniques of organization, supervision, employee motivation and training.

Ability to:

• Develop, implement, and communicate goals, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for departments and assigned program areas.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare and present management reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Professional Characteristics
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Creates a positive environment that supports innovation, teamwork, and successful outcomes.
• Prepares annual goals, participates in planning activities, and facilitates completion of goals that support the College's mission, priorities, and strategic plan.
• Remains current on education code and legislative advancements impacting online education
• Designs, recommends, and implements a strategic online education plan through research and data analysis of enrollment issues, trends, and models, designed to support consistent enrollment growth, increased student success, and reduced equity gaps.
• Facilitates the instructional design and development of projects in support of online education offerings.
• Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
• Coordinates initiatives promoting affordability and equity of instructional materials, including OER, ZTC, and LTC.
• Leads campus efforts to align the college's online education offerings with guidelines related to accreditation, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and state/federal requirements for online education.
• Develops and conducts ongoing training and professional development opportunities for faculty in instructional design, strategies, and pedagogies.
• Participates in committees, task forces, and special assignments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certificates
Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License desired

Physical and Mental Standards
Physical and Mental Standards:

• Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment on campus (This is not a fully or partially remote position.)
• Work may require occasional evening and weekend hours.

Additional Applicant Information
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.
Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:

• YCCD Administrative online application, including contact information for at least three professional references
• Resume
• Personal letter of interest
• Unofficial Transcripts

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool.
The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf
Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms "as defined in" the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.
In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:
District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
05/05/2026
Close Date
05/26/2026
Open Until Filled
No