Summary

Director, Open, Distance & e-Learning Job PAC University. Responsible for leading open, distance, and e-learning programmes, overseeing digital learning platforms, coordinating academic delivery, and driving the university’s online education strategy. Requires a relevant postgraduate qualification, extensive academic or e-learning management experience, and strong leadership and digital learning skills. The role is based in Nairobi with duties performed on-site.

Qualifications

• PhD in Education Technology, Distance Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in higher education, with at least three (3) years in a senior leadership role in ODeL or e-learning.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing e-learning programs in a university setting.
• Strong knowledge of LMS platforms and other digital learning tools (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas).
• Experience in curriculum design, pedagogy, instructional technology and faculty training for online learning.
• Understanding of Kenyan and global regulations governing online and distance education.
• Proven ability to secure funding through grants, partnerships, and other external sources.
• Ability to foster innovation in teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of emerging global trends in digital education.
• Strong strategic leadership and organizational skills.
• Effective team leadership and capacity building skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Leading open, distance, and e-learning programmes
• Overseeing digital learning platforms
• Coordinating academic delivery
• Driving the university’s online education strategy

• Leadership
• Digital learning skills
• Knowledge of LMS platforms and other digital learning tools
• Curriculum design
• Pedagogy
• Instructional technology
• Faculty training for online learning
• Strategic leadership
• Organizational skills
• Team leadership
• Capacity building skills
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills

• PhD in Education Technology, Distance Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in higher education, with at least three (3) years in a senior leadership role in ODeL or e-learning.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing e-learning programs in a university setting.
• Strong knowledge of LMS platforms and other digital learning tools (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas).
• Experience in curriculum design, pedagogy, instructional technology and faculty training for online learning.
• Understanding of Kenyan and global regulations governing online and distance education.
• Proven ability to secure funding through grants, partnerships, and other external sources.
• Ability to foster innovation in teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of emerging global trends in digital education.