LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE; Part-time Adult Education Instructional Technology Coordinator

Lanier Technical College•Gainesville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lanier Technical College is seeking a part-time, non-benefits eligible, FLSA-exempt Adult Education Instructional Technology Coordinator. This position, reporting to the Dean of Adult Education, is responsible for developing and supporting distance education classes and providing instructional technology support for the Adult Education department. The role involves planning, coordinating, and growing online instruction within the Adult Education program, as well as providing professional development and technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff. Key responsibilities include managing online programs, classes, user accounts, and troubleshooting technical issues. On-site, in-person work is required.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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: troubleshoots 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.
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.
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.