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University of Utah

Senior Director, UOnline Programs

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, Utah 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $170K - $185K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ September 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Utah is hiring a Senior Director, UOnline Programs to lead the strategy and operations behind its portfolio of online academic programs.

Highlights
  • Set portfolio strategy for UOnline, identifying opportunities to expand online offerings in line with institutional priorities and market demand.
  • Lead the intake process for new online program proposals, partnering with colleges to define scope and requirements.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across instructional design, marketing, IT, and academic units to move programs from development through launch.

Senior Director, UOnline Programs Full Description

Senior Director, UOnline Programs

Lead the development and management of the University of Utah's UOnline program portfolio — prioritization, sequencing, and long-term growth strategy for the university's online academic programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead portfolio strategy: identify opportunities to expand online offerings in alignment with institutional priorities and market demand, and establish a scalable framework for portfolio planning.
  • Design and lead a formal intake process for new online program proposals, partnering with academic colleges to define scope, timelines, and requirements.
  • Establish standardized processes for program design, development, and launch, coordinating cross-functional teams including instructional design, marketing, IT, and academic units.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between UOnline and academic colleges, building relationships with faculty, department leadership, and deans.
  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track program development, launch timelines, and operational effectiveness.
  • Coordinate academic and administrative processes related to program approval and delivery, ensuring alignment with institutional, state, and accreditation requirements.