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Job Title:  

Academic Data and Distance Education Specialist

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001012

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description:

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Lanier Technical College – www.laniertech.edu; Hall Campus is conducting a search for the following full-time, benefit-eligible, FLSA non-exempt, salaried position.  NOTE:  A background and professional reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or cantrell@laniertech.edu if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION:                    DISTANCE EDUCATION SPECIALIST

                                                                                            

REPORTS TO:             DIRECTOR OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

SALARY:                       Upper $40’s to $50k annually, depending on experience and qualifications

EFFECTIVE:                This position is available now

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Distance Education Specialist is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Distance Education department. Duties will include providing technical support and troubleshooting of the learning management system for students and faculty, and supporting the implementation, coordination, and supervision of the programs, policies, and services of the Distance Education Department.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Provides technical assistance to instructional staff and others involved with the learning management system and instructional technology;
• Assists student and faculty with beginning-of-term and end-of-term duties;
• Assists faculty with ensuring courses meet minimum organizational, state, and ADA-compliant minimum standards;
• Resolves conflicts associated with online learning;
• Facilitates the creation, organization, and implementation of professional staff development programs/activities related to distance education technology, educational technology, instructional computing and learning resources;
• Conducts needs assessments designed to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats relative to service excellence;
• Develops and implements evaluations systems to ensure continuous quality improvement;
• Analyzes data, formulates assigned strategic and operational plans, and establishes priorities for implementation;
• Coordinates the establishment of goals, objectives, and priorities for distance education, technology, educational technology, instructional computing, and learning resources;
• Would be expected to report to a campus other than Hall county no more than once per week;
• Establishes and supervises processes and expectations for environments;
• Establishes and supervises processes and expectations for faculty who teach in videoconferencing, hybrid, or online environments; and
• Other work duties as assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in a related field and three (3) years of related work experience.
  Note: Additional experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work flexible hours and at multiple campuses/off-site locations as needed.
• Knowledge of internet and networking technologies.
• Knowledge of multi-media technologies.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum qualifications & competencies):

• Experience with the Blackboard Ultra LMS.
• Experience with help desk ticketing systems such as Freshdesk.
• Experience with videoconferencing software such as WebEx.
• Experience with productivity software such as Microsoft Office 365 or Google Apps for Education.
• Previous experience in K-12 and/or the TCSG system is highly recommended.

Physical Demands

Will occasionally lift or move objects of a light to medium weight, up to 20 pounds.  Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings.  Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

State of GA benefits include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each monthly), and 13 state holidays. This position is available for telework one day per week after 6 months of employment.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator:  Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, nbeaver@laniertech.edu

Section 504 Coordinator:  Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, vbowermaster@laniertech.edu

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007 

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Cleary Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in a related field *and* Three (3) years of related work experience - -Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.