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> From: "AFB Literacy" <[log in to unmask]
> Date: May 23, 2012 11:04:39 AM PDT
> To: "AFB Subscriber" <[log in to unmask]
> Subject: Job Posting--Director, AFB eLearning Center

> Hi All,

> We have a new position opening at AFB that I think some of you 
may be
> interested in, or you may know others who will be.

> The American Foundation for the Blind, a national non-profit 
organization
> that removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands 
possibilities so
> people with vision loss can achieve their full potential is 
seeking a
> full-time Director for its eLearning Center.

> This position reports to the Vice President of AFB Press and Web 
Programs.
> The successful applicant will provide strategic leadership and
> administrative oversight for the development, marketing, and
> implementation of the AFB eLearning Center in support of AFB�s 
mission and
> with ultimate responsibility for achieving profit and loss 
goals.

> ACCOUNTABILITIES:

> 1.  Establishes and promotes the development and implementation 
of
> policies, procedures, and standards for effective delivery of 
AFB
> eLearning Center offerings.

> 2.  Develops and implements multi-year business plan to support 
mission and
> business financial goals of the eLearning Center.

> 3.  Oversees the development, delivery, and ongoing evaluation 
of new
> courses and webinars that address critical and emerging issues 
and meets
> audience needs as determined through ongoing market research.

> 4.  Collaborates with Web Operations to enhance and maintain 
AFB�s
> eLearning platform, including e-commerce capabilities, to ensure 
the best
> user experience in support of an online community of learners.

> 5.  Oversees the establishment and maintenance of a network of 
internal and
> external subject-matter experts for the development of courses 
and
> webinars.  Negotiates and administers contracts with authors and
> presenters.

> 6.  Works with national and state certifying bodies and 
universities to
> become a CEU provider and oversees CEU administration including 
provision
> of required reports and evaluations.

> 7.  Oversees the development and implementation of strategic 
marketing
> efforts with support from the Communications Department and the 
Sales and
> Marketing Manager in AFB Press.

> 8.  Initiates and negotiates partnerships within and outside the 
blindness
> field to enhance revenue streams, expand audiences, develop 
content, and
> license use of AFB�s accessible eLearning platform.

> 9.  Takes a leadership role in identifying, developing, and 
implementing
> private and federal grant proposals in support of eLearning, 
with support
> from AFB�s Resource Development and Federal Grant Initiative 
team.

> 10.  Carries out various administrative responsibilities, 
including
> develops, implements, and manages program evaluation and 
budgets,
> including revenue forecasting; participates in Department 
directors
> meetings; communicates information and vision through the 
department and
> organization; and ensures department�s compliance with all 
AFB�s policies
> and procedures.

> 11.  Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.

> QUALIFICATIONS:

> Graduate degree or equivalent in education, education 
technology,
> rehabilitation, or related field.  The successful candidate will 
have a
> broad-based understanding of the learning needs of professionals 
in the
> blindness and related fields, the experience to continuously 
assess those
> needs through ongoing market research, and the ability to work 
with
> experts to create effective resources to meet proven needs.  
Four or more
> years experience managing a national program with accountability 
for
> achieving strategic and budgetary goals required.  Direct 
experience in the
> delivery of online educational content and familiarity with 
technical,
> design, and media issues relating to eLearning strongly 
preferred.
> Excellent oral and written communications and a proven ability 
to create
> formal and informal networks within a team environment are 
essential.

> Salary Range (annual): $ 84,163 - $ 105,204

> Company Website: www.afb.org

> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

> Interested parties, please email a Cover Letter, Resume, and 
Salary
> Requirements to the Human Resources Department, at hr@afbnet

> Ike Presley, TVI, CLVT
> National Project Manager
> American Foundation for the Blind
> 100 Peachtree St., Suite 2145
> Atlanta, GA 30303
> www.afb.org
> Phone: 404-525-2303
> Fax: 404-659-6957
> [log in to unmask]
> "Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss"



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