E-Learning Specialist

Title:
E-Learning Specialist

Department:
Global- Teaching & Course Dev

Reports To:
Associate Provost for Online Programs

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
We are seeking an eLearning Specialist who will develop digital learning objects and related resources, including audio and video components, which may include academic materials and self-paced learning modules for the Office of Online Programs. This position would support instructional design projects and quality standard initiatives.

Essential Functions:
●            Consults with faculty on the use of instructional technologies for activities such as assessments, presentations, and learning management system (LMS) tools.
●            Consults with instructional designers and/or faculty on the planning, use, and development of self-paced learning objects such as video quizzes, multimedia lectures, software simulations, digital learning objects, and stand-alone eLearning training modules.
●            Assists with developing courses and online learning content for various audiences per design plans/consultation discussions in the LMS and/or using other course authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, etc.)
●            Supports faculty and staff in the application of technology to the curriculum.
●            Advocates use of pedagogical strategies and educational technologies to faculty and staff.
●            Ensures compliance with established accessibility (ADA/508/UDL) standards as well as university/division standards.
●            Designs, develops, and delivers training workshops to introduce faculty, TAs, and students to the emerging instructional technologies and their effective application in teaching and learning.
●            Light video editing (e.g., trimming, merging, adding title slides, and applying background music).
●            Templating learning materials to improve programmatic consistency and university branding.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
●            Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or related field.
●            Two years of progressively responsible experience in course design and development, faculty training, or program/course assessment/evaluation required.
●            Two years of experience developing interactive training materials and learning objects using Adobe Creative Cloud or Articulate 360.

Preferred Qualifications: 
●            Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or related field.
●            Five years’ experience working with an LMS.
●            Thorough knowledge of online instructional design, pedagogy/andragogy, emerging technology, and distance learning best practices desirable.
●            Knowledge of best practices for the effective implementation of instructional technology tools in higher education.
●            Familiarity with best practices in the use and development of video in higher education distance learning, including digital video editing tools.
● At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

Range/Band:
18

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: