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Lanier Technical College - www.laniertech.edu is conducting a search for the following part-time, non-benefits eligible, FLSA-exempt position.  NOTE:  A background and 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: Part-time Adult Education Instructional Technology Coordinator

SALARY: $22/hour; up to 19 hours per week

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Dean of Adult Education, the Adult Education Instructional Technology Coordinator will be responsible for the development and support of distance education classes and instructional technology support for the Adult Education department. The position is responsible for the planning, coordination, and growth of instruction in an online environment in the Adult Education program at Lanier Technical College. Supports adult education students, faculty, and staff in the use of instructional technology by providing professional development and ongoing technical assistance. Manages classes, user names, and passwords for all online programs. On site, in-person work is required for this position.

MAJOR DUTIES:

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

• Collaborates with instructors and other instructional staff to develop College and Career Readiness Standards / English Language Proficiency Standards curriculum materials and multidisciplinary lesson plans that integrate technology to help students develop and enhance 21st century skills.

• Integrates supplemental online program links into Blackboard Ultra courses where possible.

• Works with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to design and develop Blackboard content for Adult Education (AE) classes.

TECHNICAL & TRAINING SUPPORT

• Assists in maintaining all courses, instructors, and students within each LMS and subscriptions to online educational software.

• Ensures that students are correctly associated with their classes to maintain accurate attendance information.

• Creates and maintains an AE Blackboard Help Desk: trouble-shoots and responds to all requests for technical assistance, coordinating between the college and state Office of Adult Education (OAE), Georgia Virtual Technical College (GVTC), when required.

• Provides training for instructors in the use and support of distance learning applications and software.

• Provides workshops or Blackboard Collaborate Ultra webinars to faculty members on advanced features of the LMS, such as reports and adaptive release.

• Provides training and orientation to students and staff on the LMS.

COMMUNICATION

• Communicates with all faculty and staff at class sites within Lanier Tech Adult Education regarding important information related to Distance Education.

• Prepares and distributes information for instructors and students on distance learning resources, and clearly distinguishes those through which students may earn contact hours and those which do not allow contact hours to be earned.

• Assesses and coordinates with Lanier Tech Technology Advancement and Support (TAS), OAE, GVTC, and any third-party providers to resolve technical issues.

• Coordinates with Lanier Tech Academic Distance Learning team as needed and serves on any relevant college committees.

• Serves as the first-line of contact for all Adult Education distance/technology related items.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Assists in creating and maintaining websites and databases that support the distance education program in Adult Education.

• Develops and maintains standardized procedures for daily operations and serves as the primary consultant on the use of instructional and educational technologies.

• Assists in managing and updating LMS and online educational software seats on a regular basis.

• Provides tools or reports to faculty members, administrators, or OAE staff as needed indicating students’ online performance and on-task hours logged.

• Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.

• Consistently delivers required business results; sets and achieves realistic yet aggressive goals; consistently complies with quality standards and meets deadlines; maintains focus on TCSG Office of Adult Education and LTC Adult Education goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution and experience sufficient to understand thoroughly the diverse objectives and functions of the distance education component of the department and OAE distance education requirements, including management of data. Experience with creating courses in an LMS; previous experience with Blackboard is preferred.

• Experience sufficient to understand the work of adult education instructors and program aides and the ability to answer questions and assist to resolve problems related to intake applications, class placement, orientation, and transition services.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Georgia for the type of vehicle operated.

• Ability to regularly drive to learning centers in Banks, Barrow, Dawson, Forsyth, Hall, Jackson, and Lumpkin Counties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Online teaching or online course management experience at a post-secondary level specifically with Blackboard Ultra, aptitude for using and learning educational software applications, proficiency with data tracking, ability to plan for long-term goal and maintain accurate records. Must be self-directed with highly effective written and verbal communication skills.

Application Procedure:

Please Click on “Apply For Job” to submit your resume and cover letter, and copies of unofficial transcripts from colleges attended. Official transcripts required upon 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. 

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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.