OBU Mission Statement
OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas
of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.
Expectations for all Employees
Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following
expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.
• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

Purpose:
The Director of Online Undergraduate Programs is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of online undergraduate programs. This role involves collaborating with faculty, subject matter experts, and various departments to ensure the delivery of high-quality educational experiences for students. This is a 12-month administrative faculty position with teaching load responsibilities.

Essential Functions:
•Program Development: Lead the creation and enhancement of online undergraduate programs, ensuring they meet academic standards and market demands.
•Course and Faculty Scheduling: Develop and manage the schedule for online courses and faculty assignments, ensuring optimal resource utilization and student satisfaction.
•Student Advising: Provide academic advising to online undergraduate students, assisting them with course selection, career planning, and academic challenges.
•Course Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and build engaging, effective online courses. Provide instructional design support for online courses.
•Budget Management: Oversee the budget for online undergraduate programs, ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
•Marketing Coordination: Work closely with the marketing department to promote online programs, increase enrollment, and enhance the program’s visibility.
•Course Instruction: Teach in field of expertise on a regular basis in the online program (approx. 4-8 sections per year).

Other Duties:
•Other duties as assigned
•Serve on university committees
•Provide training to faculty on an as-needed basis.

Required Qualifications:
1.Familiarity with online learning platforms and educational technologies.
2.Prior online teaching experience.
3.Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
4.Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
5.Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
6.Strong project management skills.
7.Commitment to student success and academic excellence.
8.Strong leadership and organizational skills.
9.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
10. Master’s degree in field of study taught online (English, History, Theology, Math,
Health Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, Business, etc.)

Preferred Requirements:
•Doctoral degree in field of study; coursework in online pedagogy/design
•Experience in higher education administration, with a focus on online education
•Experience with budget management and strategic planning
•Experience developing online courses
•Familiarity with the Canvas LMS

Special Requirements:
•Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.

•*Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

To apply:

•On the OBU employment website, https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html, click on “Faculty Applications” at the top of the webpage. This will open the application. From the dropdown menu, select the desired position.

About Oklahoma Baptist University

Who We Are: Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is a fully accredited Christian liberal arts university in Shawnee, 30 minutes east of Oklahoma City. Founded in 1910, the campus encompasses just under 300 beautiful acres and offers 80 areas of study. OBU transforms students’ lives by equipping them to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ. We achieve our mission through a shared commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith, our vision and mission, and active participation in local evangelical churches. OBU believes that all people must be treated with dignity and respect. Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust. Finally, we believe that excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic. Come join us and work with a purpose, where faith is the heart of education.

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