Director of Online Program Development
Ohio
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Job summary
Ohio University is seeking a Director of Online Program Development to lead OHIO Online’s portfolio strategy in partnership with the Vice Provost for OHIO Online, academic colleges, and operations. The role emphasizes market research, financial and enrollment analysis, and project leadership to advance online academic offerings.
The Director will coordinate curriculum development, faculty affairs, and accreditation processes while ensuring programs meet standards and expand online enrollment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Experience conducting market research and competitive analysis to assess demand, differentiation, and opportunities for new or existing academic programs.
- Experience developing program pro formas, enrollment forecasts, and financial analyses to evaluate program feasibility, sustainability, and ROI.
- Experience developing, launching, evaluating, or optimizing online, adult, graduate, or other market-responsive academic programs.
- Ability translating market and financial data into actionable recommendations and communicating findings to academic and senior leaders.
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with faculty and academic leaders to move programs from concept to launch.
Responsibilities
- Oversees and implements University academic programming and policy approval process.
- Reviews and analyzes existing programs to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Administers and evaluates the effectiveness of program achievements.
- Coordinates curriculum development, faculty affairs, and accreditation processes.
- May oversee core program components, curricula and/or instruction.
Skills
Education
Job description
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.
Business Title: Director of Online Program Development
Applications Accepted From: Intradepartment
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ONLY OPEN TO OHIO ONLINE EMPLOYEES
For full consideration, please apply by October 11, 2026.
The Director of Online Program Development serves as the operational leader responsible for executing OHIO Online’s portfolio strategy in partnership with the Vice Provost for OHIO Online, academic colleges, and operational units. The Director supports the development of new online programs and strategic enhancements to existing offerings by providing market research, financial and enrollment analysis, project leadership, and expertise in online academic development.
Position expands Ohio University’s capacity to identify, strategically develop, evaluate, and launch market-responsive academic programs that meet or exceed accreditation standards while providing colleges with the research, consultation, and project leadership needed to improve student access, support academic quality, and sustainably grow online enrollment.
Oversees and implements University academic programming and policy approval process.
Reviews and analyzes existing programs to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies and regulations.
Administers and evaluates the effectiveness of program achievements.
Coordinates curriculum development, faculty affairs, and accreditation processes.
May oversee core program components, curricula and/or instruction.
Leads significant programs or functions with a high level of strategic importance. Works as a technical leader to address highly challenging processes with broad and significant implications for the University. Collaborates closely with senior management to deliver impactful business results and long‑term strategies.
Provides subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders. May have a limited number of direct reports.
May manage budget in work area or multiple project budgets.
Resolves highly complex problems, often with no clear precedent.
Self-directed with minimal supervision and high decision‑making autonomy.
Leads major collaborations and represents the University at higher levels.
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Experience conducting market research and competitive analysis to assess demand, differentiation, and opportunities for new or existing academic programs.
- Experience developing program pro formas, enrollment forecasts, and financial analyses to evaluate program feasibility, sustainability, and return on investment.
- Experience developing, launching, evaluating, or optimizing online, adult, graduate, or other market-responsive academic programs.
- Demonstrated ability to translate market and financial data into actionable recommendations and communicate findings effectively to academic and senior leaders.
- Experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives and working collaboratively with faculty and academic leaders to move programs from concept through development, approval, and launch.
The target salary range is $68,299 to $92,205 commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience while considering internal equity.
- maternity care
- counseling and mental healthcare
- prescription coverage
- vision
- dental
- orthodontia care
- paid holidays
- sick time
- personal time
- tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents
- excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution
- 12‑week parental leave program
- adoption reimbursement
- flextime and flexplace policies
- employee assistance program
- access to professional development programs
- additional employee resources
Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by visiting: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator
Pay Grade 19, Pay Range $68,299.00‑$117,127.00
Exempt
Administrative
full‑time regular
Academic & Program Management
Academic Administration
IC5
10/01/2026
10/11/2026
Office of the Provost
This role is a hybrid position requiring approximately 1 day per week at the Athens campus. Normal business hours are 8:00-5:00 ET, M‑F with occasional requirements outside of normal business hours.
Athens, Ohio
40+
Ongoing
Kari Lehman, lehmank@ohio.edu
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Ohio University Human Resources | Grosvenor West 103 | 1 Ohio University | Athens, OH 45701| T: 740.593.1636 | F: 740.593.0386
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