Umma University is hiring a Coordinator, Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) to manage online learning platforms, coordinate e-learning curriculum delivery, and support digital teaching operations.
Minimum Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: Earned PhD in Education, Educational
Technology, Instructional Design, or a relevant discipline from a
recognized institution. Master’s degree in a relevant field is mandatory
- Professional Experience: At least 8–10 years of teaching, research,
or academic administration experience in higher education. Minimum 5 years
of relevant experience in open, distance, or e-learning programme
management. Proven experience in curriculum development, quality
assurance, and digital
- Skills and Competencies: Strong leadership, strategic planning, and
change management skills. Demonstrated expertise in e-learning
technologies and instructional design. Excellent communication,
interpersonal, and report-writing skills. Strong financial, project
management, and analytical skills.
Job Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership and Planning: Develop and implement the
University’s ODeL strategy, policies, and operational plans. Align ODeL
initiatives with the University’s Strategic Plan, academic goals, and
regulatory requirements. Promote innovation in digital pedagogy and
technology-enhanced learni
- Academic Programme Development and Delivery: Coordinate the design,
development, and review of ODeL programmes in collaboration with academic
schools. Ensure timely development, updating, and digitization of learning
materials. Oversee online, blended, and distance learning delivery modes.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure ODeL programmes comply with
Commission for University Education (CUE) standards and other relevant
regulatory bodies. Establish and monitor quality assurance frameworks for
course content, assessment, learner support, and delivery. Coordinate
internal and
- Learning Technologies and Systems Management: Oversee the management
and continuous improvement of the Learning Management System (LMS) and
related digital platforms. Promote effective use of educational
technologies and digital tools by staff and students. Ensure data
security, system reliabilit
- Capacity Building and Staff Development: Train and support academic
and administrative staff in ODeL pedagogy, instructional design, and use
of digital platforms. Foster a culture of continuous improvement,
research, and innovation in e-learning
- Student Support and Engagement: Ensure provision of effective
learner support services, including orientation, academic advising, and
technical support. Monitor student participation, retention, progression,
and completion in ODeL programmes
- Research, Partnerships, and Resource Mobilization: Promote research
and scholarship in open and distance learning. Establish partnerships with
local and international institutions, industry, and technology providers.
Support resource mobilization and income generation through ODeL
programmes.
- Administration, Governance, and Reporting: Manage the ODeL
Directorate budget and resources efficiently. Prepare and submit periodic
reports to Management, Senate, and Council. Ensure effective governance,
risk management, and internal controls within the Directorate.
How to Apply
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