Educational Technologist - Evenings and Weekends Required

Unitek Learning • Tempe, AZ

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Educational Technologist is responsible for day-to-day technical and operational administration of the organization’s Learning Management System (LMS). This is a part-time remote position requiring evening and weekend work. The role supports students and faculty, maintains LMS data integrity, administers training and evaluations, and helps ensure that the LMS and integrated third-party applications effectively support academic operations and online and hybrid course delivery.

The position includes evaluating LMS processes and technologies, coordinating with vendors, communicating issues and updates to end users, analyzing feedback and system data, and collaborating with instructional designers on course content. The Educational Technologist also supports accessibility and student accommodations, helps prepare courses for new academic terms, and contributes to special projects and documentation of technology solutions.

Requirements

• Two years of related experience managing technology resources related to learning management systems, including evaluating effectiveness for end users and planning improvements.
• Knowledge of learning management systems and third-party teaching and learning tools.
• Experience in training and learning design and development.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to analyze information, document conclusions, and develop recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Strong familiarity with recognized e-learning technical standards.
• Ability to adapt and handle multiple projects with different priority levels.
• Support center experience.
• Experience with e-learning concepts and tools.
• Instructional design knowledge.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Hands-on knowledge of authoring technologies.
• Understanding of the higher education industry and regulatory agencies.
• Prior experience directing, implementing, and maintaining technology-based training or distance-learning programs for a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Experience in IT application programming or data and systems integration.
• Experience in project management.
• Prior experience with multimedia.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit and monitor data integrity within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Create and manage training on the LMS.
• Evaluate the LMS and related processes on an ongoing basis to identify areas for improvement.
• Inform supervisors accurately and promptly about unresolved issues.
• Manage the integration and use of third-party applications within the LMS.
• Provide timely support to students and faculty.
• Work with LMS vendors to pursue functional improvements and resolve technical issues.
• Work with third-party vendors to optimize LMS integrations and resolve issues.
• Collect and analyze customer feedback and follow up as appropriate to support end-user satisfaction with the LMS and third-party applications.
• Communicate LMS issues and updates to end users.
• Contribute to a knowledge base of known solutions for LMS and third-party vendor technology issues.
• Administer evaluations and communications within the LMS.
• Obtain reports and data from third-party vendors or learning management systems to support academic operations.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to build or revise course content in the LMS.
• Create learning materials and objects for online and hybrid course delivery as requested.
• Suggest, evaluate, and implement technologies that support online and hybrid delivery formats.
• Support accessibility measures and student accommodations as appropriate.
• Assist with or lead special projects related to the LMS or integrated educational technology.
• Help set up courses in preparation for new academic terms.
• Perform day-to-day administration and management of the company’s LMS.
• Perform other duties and tasks as designated.

Benefits

• Benefits listed are for full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Benefits listed are for full-time employees: two weeks’ starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
• Benefits listed are for full-time employees: 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Benefits listed are for full-time employees: 401(k) with company match.
• Benefits listed are for full-time employees: company-paid life insurance at 1x annual salary.
• Benefits listed are for full-time employees: leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Benefits listed are for full-time employees: tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time