Requisition ID:  116797

Executive Director, Educational Design and Technology

Johns Hopkins University is deeply committed to the dignity and equality of all persons—inclusive of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status.


The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the Executive Director of Educational Design and Technology. The Executive Director will provide strategic vision and leadership to advance the school’s mission and deliver measurable outcomes reflecting the highest standards of excellence in online and distance education across our campuses in Washington, D.C., Bologna, Italy, and Nanjing, China. This individual will collaborate with the school leadership to manage the creation and delivery of online course content for a wide range of SAIS master’s and certificate programs. Leading a team of instructional designers and multimedia specialists in a fast-paced and innovative environment, the Executive Director will work closely with faculty to ensure the development of engaging, comprehensive, and cutting-edge online programs that meet the needs of both domestic and international students.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • The Executive Director will oversee the growth and implementation of SAIS’s online education programs by leveraging expertise in educational technology, online pedagogy, and operational management.
  • Reporting directly to the Vice Dean for Education and Academic Affairs, the Executive Director will undertake:


Strategic Planning and Program Development

  • Leads the design and implementation of online degree and certificate programs that align with SAIS’s mission and meet global market demands.
  • Conducts needs assessments, sets program objectives, and ensures the curriculum reflects current topics in global affairs.


Curriculum Design and Oversight

  • Collaborates with faculty to develop and refine rigorous, interactive, and multimedia-enhanced online curricula.
  • Incorporates best practices in online pedagogy to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.


Faculty Support and Development

  • Provides faculty with training and resources to effectively deliver online courses.
  • Organizes workshops on best practices in online teaching and educational technology.


Student Support and Engagement

  • Ensures online students have access to robust academic and technical support services, including advising, library resources, and virtual community-building activities.


Quality Assurance and Accreditation

  • Establishes and maintains policies to ensure high standards in online education.
  • Ensures compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements.


Technology Integration and Innovation

  • Leads efforts to integrate emerging educational technologies and digital tools to enhance the online learning experience.


Budget and Resource Management

  • Oversees budgets, resources, and staffing to support the growth and sustainability of online education programs.


Data Analysis and Program Evaluation

  • Analyzes program performance, student outcomes, and enrollment trends to identify areas for improvement and inform strategic decisions.


External Partnerships

  • Builds and maintains partnerships with educational technology providers, universities, and international organizations to expand program reach and impact.


Supervisory Role

  • Oversees Educational Design and Technology team, direct reports performance management, provide continuous coaching and feedback


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and activities, as well as manage multiple and competing priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to set priorities, analyze data, and think strategically and systematically.
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree.
  • Six to ten years of progressively responsible management experience in a distance learning or educational technology department.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Proven leadership in designing and implementing online education strategies, with measurable success.
  • Experience developing and evaluating training programs for students, faculty, and staff on educational technologies.

 


 

Classified Title: Executive Director-ADM 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Executive Director, Educational Design and Technology   
Role/Level/Range: ADMOFF/01/EX  
Starting Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia 
Department name: Educational Design and Technology  
Personnel area: SAIS 

 

This salary range does not include all components of the SAIS’ compensation program. This position may be eligible for a discretionary retention and performance bonus, based on individual performance and the school’s performance during the applicable fiscal year, as determined by the Dean in their sole discretion. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein.


Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week