Online Chair - Helms School of Government

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Review, assess, and maintain the integrity of online courses and curriculum delivery.
• Maintain operational excellence in relation to the administration of online programs, including faculty recruitment and retention, program administration, and student success.
• Develop curriculum, meet with publishers, work with Subject Matter Experts, and monitor End of Course Evaluations (EOCs) and grade distribution.
• Communicate hiring needs and recommendations to Associate/Assistant Dean in concert with Faculty Support Coordinator feedback and assistance.
• Absorb and mentor a team of online faculty, including Instructional Mentors, Program Directors, and Subject Matter Experts.
• Address administrative concerns and questions from faculty, cover for faculty during absences, and coordinate all levels of Liberty University faculty management, remediation, and ongoing development.
• Analyze course and faculty performance to ensure alignment with scope and mission of curriculum and student experience.
• Conduct faculty assessments and evaluations based on departmental and University guidelines.
• Assess student experience in courses to ensure alignment with university mission and vision.
• Review and resolve student complaints, grade appeals, academic dishonesty reviews, and transfers/substitutions.
• Review departmental and University-based reports for student success.

Administrative and Financial Affairs

• Communicate with Faculty Support Coordinator or administrative staff regarding faculty textbook and material needs.
• Ensure the appropriate resolution of student complaints and appeals.
• Participate in departmental, all-faculty, vendor, and publisher meetings.
• Aid in planning annual budget for relevant area of oversight.

University Service

• Serve on Faculty Senate, Faculty Senate Committees, Undergraduate Administrative and Curriculum Council, Graduate Administrative and Curriculum Council, school/department, and/or special committees.
• Attend special University events, including faculty orientation, baccalaureate, and commencement exercises, team building exercises, etc.
• Periodically work on special projects and assignments, contributing to the overall efforts of the academic division and the University as a whole.

Spiritual Leadership

• Encourage a commitment to the Christian life, personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, social responsibility, and active communication of the Christian faith.
• Foster a supportive environment for the spiritual development of faculty, staff, and students.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Does position directly or indirectly supervise other employees?
• Does position supervise subordinate supervisors?
• Instructional Mentors: How many employees are indirectly overseen by this position through subordinate supervisors?
• Does position directly oversee non-supervisory personnel?
• How many non-supervisory personnel are directly overseen by this position?

Physical And Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Working Conditions

• The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting.
• The working environment is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.