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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring an Assistant Director of Online Programs and Extension, i-Learning Center. The role leads academic and extension programs for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Online Programs and Extension, starting with student outcomes in the Master of Veterinary Science degree and coordination of the Executive Veterinary Program. It works closely with the office director and spans program development, recruitment and marketing, instruction, and student engagement.

Highlights

Lead assigned academic and extension programs from planning through implementation and evaluation, with an initial focus on the Master of Veterinary Science degree program and the Executive Veterinary Program.
Develop career initiatives for Master of Veterinary Science students, including internship opportunities, employer partnerships, and career programming that supports job placement.
Facilitate case-based courses, lead student learning pods, and coordinate and support the other pod facilitators.
Provide academic advising and career guidance covering academic planning, career exploration, internships, and employment opportunities.
Collaborate with faculty and staff on curriculum design and continuous improvement, including capstone and experiential learning, and map course competencies to the degree program’s learning objectives.
Contribute to recruitment, marketing, communications, and enrollment strategies, and coordinate faculty, staff, students, and external partners for programs such as the Annual Fall Conference.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in animal science or a related field and a veterinary technician license (CVT, RVT, or equivalent), with 5 years of experience managing the daily operations of an office or unit in an academic setting, including financial accounts and reports.
Preferred experience includes 10 years in a veterinary clinical setting, clinical instruction, and mentoring students interested in animal health careers.
Budgeted salary of $60,000 to $75,000 at full time for a flexible 75% to 100% Academic Professional position on a 12-month appointment.

Assistant Director of Online Programs and Extension, i-Learning Center Full Description

College of Veterinary Medicine

Variable appointment (75-100%)

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Online Programs and Extension provides leadership across the academic, professional, and extension education portfolio of the Office of Online Programs and Extension (OPE). Working closely with the Director, this position has authority to make decisions and take action within assigned areas of responsibility and contributes to the strategic direction and day-to-day success of the office. The initial focus of the position will be advancing student outcomes and the student experience within the Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) degree program and providing leadership and coordination for the Executive Veterinary Program (EVP). The Assistant Director will work across OPE initiatives, including program development, recruitment and marketing, communications, instruction, student engagement, and extension. As the OPE portfolio evolves, responsibilities will shift to support emerging priorities, programs, and opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Leadership

Provide leadership across OPE’s academic and extension programs, with an initial focus on the MVS degree program and coordination of the Executive Veterinary Program. Lead assigned programs and initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation.
Contribute to curriculum development and mapping of competencies in courses to meet learning objectives of the degree program and help students receive positive outcomes.
Develop and lead career development initiatives for MVS students, including internship opportunities, employer partnerships, career programming, and resources that support job placement and successful career outcomes.
Contribute to and implement strategies related to recruitment, marketing, communications, enrollment, program development, and participant engagement.
Coordinate faculty, staff, students, participants, and external partners to support successful program delivery, including the Executive Veterinary Program, Annual Fall Conference, and other OPE initiatives.
Participate in office-wide planning and decision-making, exercise independent judgment within assigned areas of responsibility, and assume leadership for new initiatives as OPE priorities evolve.

Instruction and Student Success

Facilitate courses and case-based learning experiences, lead student learning pods, and provide coordination and support for other pod facilitators.
Provide academic advising and career guidance to students, including academic planning, professional goals, career exploration, internships, employment opportunities, and other experiences that support their educational and career goals.
Develop and lead initiatives that improve student outcomes, engagement, community, career readiness, and professional development.
Collaborate with faculty and staff on curriculum design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement, including capstone, experiential, and other applied learning experiences.
Serve as a liaison among students, faculty, instructional staff, pod facilitators, and OPE staff to identify needs, address issues, and support consistent, high-quality learning experiences.
Adaptability and willingness to assume new responsibilities as organizational priorities evolve.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Normal office setting. Allergies to hay, straw or animal dander may cause discomfort based on the location within the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field
Licensed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, or equivalent)
5 years’ experience managing the day-to-day operations of an office or unit in an academic setting
Experience managing financial accounts and reports in an academic setting

Preferred Qualifications

10 years of experience working in a veterinary clinical setting
Experience providing clinical instruction
Experience mentoring students interested in pursuing animal health careers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The ability to lead and work in multidisciplinary teams
A demonstrated ability to work in an environment with a high degree of ambiguity

Appointment Information

This position is flexible and can be between a 75%-100% Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 11/05/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position at 100% is $60,000-75,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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