Director, Online Accelerated Programs

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 905,000 - 1,084,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College's Connect Campus seeks a Director to provide strategic leadership for online accelerated programs, including weekend college and compressed-term formats.

You will manage course scheduling, faculty assignments, budgets, and events, serving as the evening and weekend campus administrator to ensure continuity of operations and student support during extended hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and five years of related experience.
• Three years of experience supervising direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Directs course scheduling and faculty teaching assignments for accelerated programs.
• Collaborates with academic leadership to develop and enhance accelerated programs and delivery models.
• Serves as the evening and weekend campus administrator, managing emergencies and coverage matters.
• Develops and manages operational budgets for accelerated programs.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Education

Master’s degree

Five years of related experience

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Title: Director, Online Accelerated Programs

Department: CN Weekend College

Campus Location: Connect Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $89,100; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours: The work schedule for this position consists offour weekdays (to be determined based on operational needs and assigned in coordination with the supervisor), along with a Saturday shift from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekday hours will generally be structured to support evening course coverage, and all hours may be adjusted based on course scheduling and the needs of the campus.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary

This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership andoperational oversight for Tarrant County College’s (TCC) Connectaccelerated learning initiatives, including weekend college andcompressed-term formats. This position oversees programadministration, including course scheduling, faculty teachingassignments, budget management, and coordination of program-relatedevents and activities each semester. Additionally, this role serves as the designated evening and weekend campus administrator, ensuring continuity of academic operations, student support, andcampus services during extended operating hours.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Directs course scheduling and faculty teaching assignments for accelerated programs in collaboration with Deans and Department Chairs, ensuring compliance with college policies and procedures
• Collaborates with academic leadership and campus stakeholders to develop, implement, and enhance accelerated programs and delivery models aligned with institutional priorities
• Serves as the designation evening and weekend campus administrator, exercising discretionary authority in emergency, operational, student conduct, and faculty coverage matters
• Develops and manages operational budgets for accelerated programs, ensuring financial responsibility and alignment within institutional goals
• Supervises and evaluates staff and faculty performance, including conducting evening and weekend faculty teaching observations and providing documentation, feedback, and accountability measures in accordance with Academic Affairs guidelines and operational objectives within accelerated programs
• Coordinates marketing, advertising, and promotional initiatives for accelerated programs in partnership with internal stakeholders to support enrollment growth and program visibility
• Partners with Student Life and Engagement to develop and assess student engagement and co-curricular initiatives designed for accelerated program students
• Facilitates communication among academic leadership, faculty, and students regarding program-related questions, concerns, grievances, and resolutions
• Develops and analyzes data-informed reports related to enrollment trends, course demand, and space utilization to support strategic planning and operational decision-making

General Supervision and Management

• Provides leadership and oversight for departmental activities, including workforce planning, performance management, process improvement, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Focuses on achieving departmental and organizational objectives through effective management of people, programs, and operations.
• Leads through supervisors and professional staff by establishing priorities, supporting accountability, and developing team performance.

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the work site
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader

Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree and five (5) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Three (3) years of experience supervising direct reports, including assigning work, managing performance, coaching employees, and supporting employee development

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• At least one (1) year’s professional working experience supporting the coordination and administration of online and hybrid/blended programs in higher education
• At least one (1) year’s professional working experience supporting or administering accelerated programs in higher education
• At least one (1) year’s professional working experience teaching online courses in higher education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of community college philosophy, higher education operations, and applicable State and Federal regulations, including open-door admissions and student-centered practices
• Knowledge of distance education, hybrid learning environments, learning assessment, and continuous improvement practices
• Knowledge of leadership, classroom management, transfer and articulation agreements, and policy development
• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365 platform
• Skilled in successfully leading in a team-centered environment by guiding and motivating others towards achieving organizational goals, while delegating work appropriately to meet College and campus deliverables
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly, ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
• Ability to think critically, analyze data, and provide sound recommendations aligned with policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
• Ability to evaluate outcomes, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and implement effective solutions to enhance programs and operations
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, establish credibility and trust, and exercise confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.