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Website Southwestern Community College
The primary responsibility of the eLearning Specialist is to consult with, assist and support faculty in developing instruction that is accomplished using technology; to develop and deliver support services for distance learners; and to assist in the administration of instructional software systems (including the LMS)
Classification
Full-time, exempt staff, Professional
- Administer Instructional software systems, including the LMS in collaboration with the Dean of Teaching and Learning Support, IT, and relevant faculty and staff stakeholders
- Upon request, provide faculty with technical and pedagogical / andragogical assistance in developing courses and programs
- Provide training to instructors and students on the use of Instructional Software systems
- Participate in evaluation and assessment of effectiveness and continuous improvement of the e-learning department
- Provide client-centered customer service in all eLearning services
- Maintain curriculum course archives and generate reports as necessary for program audits
- Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies and tools and make recommendations for use
- Serve as the College Quality Matters Coordinator, including scheduling of external reviews
- Assist the Dean of Teaching and Learning Support with basic and exemplary level course reviews
- Assist the Dean of Teaching and Learning Support in the identification, scheduling, and offering of appropriate faculty development activities (including website maintenance, course development and video production)
- Cultivate productive work relationships throughout the SCC community
- Provide timely information as requested to assist in the planning and assessment of distance learning initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education
A Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design / Technology, Educational Technology, Education, or another related field from a regionally accredited institution required,
Master’s preferred.
- Significant experience in administration of instructional software and/or learning management systems such as Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas and Sakai
- Knowledge and experience using current educational technology and other online tools used to enhance the delivery of instruction.
- Demonstrated ability to both collaborate with others in a team environment and work independently on assigned tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to establish collegial, productive working relationships with faculty, staff, and administration or similar organizational constituents
- Demonstrated ability to embrace and support division and college initiatives
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, including defining scope, setting objectives, determining timelines, acquiring resources, tracking progress, and preparing reports.
- Excellent demonstrated customer service skills.
- Experience teaching and/or training preferred.
- Certified Quality Matters Higher Education Peer Reviewer Certification – preferred
Working Conditions and Environment
Occasional overnight in-state travel required. Rare instances of unusual work hours possible.
Equipment Operation
PCs, audio and video equipment, various instructional technologies.
This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.
To apply for this job please visit southwesterncc.hirecentric.com.