Director Of Online Education And Professional Programs

The Director of Online Education and Professional Programs plays a critical role in advancing the operational success and strategic growth of Florida Tech's online and professional offerings. This results-driven leader provides both strategic direction and operational oversight, helping to shape the vision, strategy, and execution of the university's professional programs portfolio. The role is central to ensuring academic quality, sustainable growth, and effective administration of both degree and non-degree programs, and requires extensive collaboration across the university to deliver an exceptional student experience.

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM), the Director works closely with online program managers (OPMs), academic deans, department chairs, and key administrative units to drive innovation in program development, delivery, and support services. The position requires a forward-thinking, solution-oriented leader with strong analytical, organizational, and relationship-building skills to advance Florida Tech's presence in online and professional education and ensure alignment with institutional goals.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and support a comprehensive plan for professional programs that aligns with the university's mission, enrollment goals, and financial objectives.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards for all professional programs, including best practices, operational efficiency, integration across campus, and student support services.
• Monitor trends in higher education, online learning technology, and market demand to ensure Florida Tech's offerings remain innovative and competitive.
• Manage relationships with outside entities, OPM's and vendors that support the programs.
• Support the VPEM in developing, integrating, and executing strategic plans for professional programs that align with the university's broader goals for growth, enrollment, and academic excellence.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the OPM's, Enrollment Management, all Florida Tech colleges (e.g., College of Engineering & Science, College of Business), academic departments and administrative areas.
• Facilitate the development, review, and launch of new degrees, certificates, and courses in partnership with faculty and academic deans.
• Ensure consistent application of academic and administrative policies and procedures across all program areas, working closely with the Registrar's office and relevant university departments and committees.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the professional programs through the relevant university offices.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to unify efforts and resources across the university to support programs and students.
• Ensure each academic and administrative unit that supports their programs and complies with all relevant accreditation standards (e.g., SACSCOC) and federal/state regulations, including those related to distance learning (e.g., state authorization, NC-SARA).
• Analyze data and metrics (e.g., enrollment, retention, student satisfaction, course completion rates) to drive continuous improvement in effectiveness and delivery.
• Coordinate with Enrollment Management and Marketing teams to promote programs and optimize the recruitment and admission processes for students.
• Identify and resolve challenges that impact professional programs across the university and escalate to the appropriate senior leadership or VPEM as necessary.

Requirements Include:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, high education administration, project management and programs designed for working professionals.
• Strong project and program management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements relevant to online education.
• Experience in offering corporate and professional programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in higher education marketing or student recruitment.
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of student lifecycle management and education trends.

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech's 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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