Job Title: DISTANCE LEARNING MANAGER - Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College Hayward, WI

Deadline Date: December 7, 2009

Starting Date: ASAP

Institution: Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College is a unique, cultural organization that recently celebrated 25 years of providing career, cultural and liberal arts education. We are nationally accredited by the HLC with locations in Hayward, WI, and four outreach sites throughout northwestern Wisconsin.

Our Mission and Philosophy…
“Mission: In carrying out the mission, the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College curriculum will reflect Ojibwa culture and tribal self-determination. The college will provide opportunities for individual self-improvement in a rapidly changing technological world, while maintaining the cultural integrity of the Ojibwa.”

“Philosophy: The college curriculum will reflect identified needs and interests of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa by providing Academic, Vocational, and Community programs. The primary purpose is to meet the needs of the Indian population and maintain an open door policy.”

Apply today for these exciting opportunities and become a part of the tradition!

Job Duties:
Overall Job Responsibilities:
Plan and direct the utilization of distance learning technologies for the delivery of instruction for the college main campus and outreach sites. Assist faculty in the effective use of web-based and interactive television (ITV) based instruction. In addition, this position will have direct supervisor responsibility for the Outreach Site Coordinators and the overall educational and administrative activities of the outreach sites.

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with staff and faculty concerning all aspects of the college’s distance learning program to include implementation, develop and implement appropriate training, coordination of scheduling of ITV and online courses, research and keep the college abreast of all best practices within the ITV and online arena, maintain associated equipment at all sites. In addition provide direct supervision, leadership and administrative support for the outreach sites while under the direction of the Academic Dean.

Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Technology, Computer Science or a directly related field together with demonstrated knowledge of and success in the use of current technologies in distance learning. Planning and budgeting experience in an academic environment is preferred. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with faculty, administration, students and a minimum of three years experience as a functional leader. Hands on experience with Jenzabar would be a plus.

Salary/Benefits: Full benefits package

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, official transcripts, three (3) letters of recommendation (see job page for definition) and a completed LCOOCC job application to:

Human Resources Department
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College
13466 W Trepania Road
Hayward, WI 54843
Phone: 715-634-4790/888-526-6221
Fax: 715-634-5049
or via e-mail

EEO/AA: LCOOCC encourages applications from all peoples and sources however; we follow a NATIVE AMERICAN preference policy when hiring.