Distance Education Coordinator – Office of Distance Education

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distance Education Coordinator assists the Director of Online Learning & Strategy in the advancement of Duquesne University’s distance education initiatives. This role ensures student and faculty success through high-quality online learning experiences while maintaining institutional regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree field from an accredited educational institution.
1-3 years of work-related experience.
Instruction Designer Certificate (or comparable credential attained through degree).
Quality Matters or Other Online Course Evaluation Certification within 90 days of hire.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) or similar designing for accessibility and learning credential within 90 days of hire.
Experience in distance education.
Experience in regulatory compliance and distance education regulations such as SARA.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practice in online course development, delivery and student learning.
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles and emerging online learning technologies.
Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).
Expertise in the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
Background in student success initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Instructional Design, Education or related field from an accredited educational institution.
Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Strong communication skills, ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies, collaboration and teamwork, initiative and task completion.
Ability to explore and adapt to emerging technologies and practices in higher education
Proficiency with video recording, editing, post-production software and tools
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Responsibilities

Manages compliance with Distance Education regulations, manage State Authorization and Professional Licensure process for compliance.
Supports best practices in online course and program delivery. This includes use of rubrics to evaluate online instruction to ensure quality standards and Regular & Substantive Interaction (RSI) requirements are met.
Supports University Digital Accessibility efforts to achieve and maintain WCAG 2.1 compliance.
Represents the Office of Online Learning and Strategy [Distance Education] at both internal and external events and trainings.
Utilizes emerging technologies and remain current on best practices in distance and higher education to support strategic goals.
Assists faculty and staff with recording and post-production of instructional videos utilizing recording studios.
Completes other duties as assigned.