Assistant Director of Instructional Innovation and Strategic Programs

Title: Assistant Director of Instructional Innovation and Strategic Programs

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate With Experience (Up to $105,000/yr)

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

• Deep understanding of online learning environments, instructional design processes, and course development lifecycles
• Knowledge of higher education standards, including ADA/Section 508 accessibility, VCCS, accreditation, and federal compliance requirements
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and course accessibility tools (e.g., UDOIT)
• Awareness of emerging trends in instructional technology, AI-enhanced learning, and flexible course delivery models
• Understanding of institutional strategic planning, quality assurance, and accreditation processes in online education
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to track and meet critical deadlines
• Advanced skills in process design and documentation for instructional and administrative workflows
• Skilled in using data to evaluate program effectiveness and guide decision-making
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective partnerships across academic, administrative, and technical teams
• Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans
• Ability to assess and improve online compliance and accessibility through both training and oversight
• Ability to evaluate pilot programs and recommend scale-up or redesign based on evidence and feedback
• Ability to represent the college effectively in committees and collaborative settings at the institutional, state, and national level
• Ability to foster innovation while maintaining adherence to standards, compliance, and equity-centered practices
• Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proven ability to work across academic, administrative, and technical teams
• Analytical skills to evaluate program data and make informed recommendations for improvement

• Experience in project management, program coordination, and/or instructional operations within a higher education, eLearning, or instructional design setting
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Experience with interpreting online learning standards (e.g., ADA/Section 508, RSI, VCCS, or accreditation guidelines)
• Prior use of learning management systems and course quality tools

• Experience leading cross-functional teams or institutional initiatives in higher education or online education setting
• Experience building and scaling processes or systems that support online learning
• Experience analyzing educational data (student success, engagement, retention) and translate it into actionable insights
• Experience navigating state or system-wide academic policies (e.g., within VCCS or similar higher education systems)