Director, Online Engineering Education Programs

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University’s College of Engineering invites applications for the Director of Engineering Online Programs. This leadership role drives strategic development and administration of online graduate engineering degrees and certificates, overseeing technology integration, staff, and budgets to deliver world‑class online education.

The position requires a master’s in a related field and 5–7 years of online education leadership, with a track record in instructional design and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Earned Masters Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Engineering Education, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years leadership experience in distance education or online program management in higher education.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and online course development frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters).

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development, administration, and continuous improvement of online graduate engineering degree and certificate programs.
• Direct the Engineering Online team and liaise with DELTA and campus partners to integrate instructional technologies.
• Oversee program allocations, budgets, and facilities to ensure seamless online course delivery.
• Support admissions by guiding prospective online students and coordinating with program advisors.
• Collaborate with COE communications and recruitment teams to develop marketing materials for distance education.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional design

Online pedagogy

Adult learning theory

Course development

Instructional technology

Education

Masters degree in Instructional Design / Educational Technology / Engineering Education

Tools

Video capture systems

Learning Management System (LMS)

Collaborative instructional tools

Job description

NC State University’s College of Engineering invites applications for the Director of Engineering Online Programs. This leadership role drives strategic development and administration of online graduate engineering degrees and certificates, overseeing technology integration, staff, and budgets to deliver world‑class online education.

The position requires a master’s in a related field and 5–7 years of online education leadership, with a track record in instructional design and cross‑functional