Assistant Vice President for Online Learning and Professional Education

Miami University (Miami) seeks an innovative, collaborative, and visionary leader for its next Assistant Vice President for Online Learning and Professional Education (AVP). The new AVP will have the opportunity to lead and build a vision for the new Miami Online operation, a merger between two independent units on the Miami campus in Oxford and the Regional campuses. Miami seeks applications and nominations for an exceptional leader with a strong record of collaboration and a forward-looking vision for online and professional education.  

This role will oversee the development and expansion of online undergraduate and graduate degree/certificate programs, as well as professional education offerings. The AVP will collaborate with campus partners to create cutting-edge online programs that address workforce needs in Ohio and beyond. Additionally, this leader will work closely with industry partners to develop professional development opportunities, including online modules and micro-credentials, to generate new revenue streams for the university. The AVP will lead Miami Online to adapt rapidly and with flexibility to changes in market demand, higher education, and instructional technology by anticipating future needs and offering innovative curricula and modes of learning to meet those needs. Miami is looking for a leader with strategic acumen, a data-informed approach, an inclusive and accessible leadership style, and a passion for the power of education to transform lives.

Reporting to the Vice President of the Regional Campuses, the new AVP will lead a new unit committed to providing in-demand programming for internal and external audiences. The AVP will oversee a staff of about 25 individuals who reside on multiple campuses and will be responsible for articulating a combined vision and strategy to prospective students, faculty, industry leaders, and organizations.  

Miami seeks an exceptional leader with leadership experience within an online unit or office and a proven ability to collaborate across silos with university leaders, faculty, staff, and students. The AVP will possess a deep understanding of the online learning landscape and preferably have a graduate-level degree in the field of higher education, information sciences, or management. However, relevant experience may substitute for the field of study.

For more information on the role, please see the full position specification at the link above.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and on an ongoing basis over the Fall of 2024. For best consideration, please submit materials as soon as possible. The requested application materials, including a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae, should be submitted using DSG’s candidate portal by clicking on "Express Interest" above.

Miami University is assisted in the search by Storbeck Search; for additional information, please contact:

 R. Thomas Fitch, Managing DirectorAmanda Bennett, Senior AssociateStorbeck Search[email protected]

For more information, please visit Miami’s home page at https://miamioh.edu/. A full application can be found on the Miami University website. 

While every effort will be made to preserve confidentiality until finalists are selected, the search is subject to the Ohio Public Records Act.

Miami University, an EO/AA employer encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami does not permit, and takes action to prevent, harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities should be directed to [email protected] or (513) 529-3560. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report may be found at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html. Criminal background check required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free.