OTD Course Facilitator

The Community Solution Education System

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About The Position

The OTD Course Facilitator provides content support, student interaction, and instructional assistance for online course delivery, as assigned by the primary course instructor. The role monitors discussion forums, posts content when appropriate, responds to student posts, and supports clear and timely communication between students and instructors. The facilitator also grades forums and/or papers as requested and notifies the instructor about posts requiring their attention.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, and non-benefited, with work hours of less than 18 hours per week. The facilitator reports to the Director, Doctor of Occupational Therapy.

Requirements

• Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited Master’s or Doctorate-level occupational therapy program.
• Occupational Therapist, initially certified by the National Board Certification Commission for OT.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with general computing tasks, including word processing, presentation software, email, internet searching, and research database navigation.
• Professional interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility in clinical decision-making.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment and learn new systems and processes.
• Willingness and ability to follow direction from the director, dean, and administrators consistent with university policy.
• Working knowledge of FERPA student privacy regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Entry-level OTD, Post-Professional OTD, PhD, or EdD.
• Experience navigating Canvas.
• Knowledge of online learning theory and best practices.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and best practices.
• Confidence using APA 7th Edition.

Responsibilities

• Monitor course forums for questions, post content when appropriate, respond to student discussion posts, and support clear and timely communication between students and instructors.
• Grade forums and/or papers as requested by the instructor.
• Notify the instructor about posts that require their attention.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical and dental insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Multiple flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level