Instructional Support Specialist - Temporary 6 month position

Instructional Support Specialist - Temporary 6 month position

Starting Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Responsible to: Director of Curriculum Support

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The instructional support specialist will work closely with the faculty, counselors, and advisors to assist in improving the quality of traditional face-to-face and online education. This person will help the Director of Curriculum Support plan and oversee learning via learning management systems and other modalities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Provides technical assistance to instructors for face-to-face and online environments

Works with Director of Curriculum Support in supporting targeted learning needs. Helps director in identifying performance gaps and developing plans for the learning solution, post-training support

Designs and scripts large, complex interactive projects in a creative team-oriented environment

Works with Director of Curriculum Support in providing technical assistance for learning objectives, assessments, and applying Quality Matters

Develops storyboard/script with text, voice, sound, graphics, and descriptions and instructions for online instructors

Helps develop and maintain instructional technical assistance design schedule

Manages technology review and revision cycles as directed by the Curriculum Director

Reports on technical task completions

Develops QA testing of produced technical content

Attends team meetings; tracks decision and action items that emerge from discussions related to online technology

Ensures technological consistency with established course design

Works with Director of Curriculum Support on training programs to enhance use of technology by the staff and students

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Uses technology to accomplish essential functions, understands, and utilizes available resources as communications and data gathering tools

Understands and collaborates with a variety of staff from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds

Conceptual thinker, team player

Excellent communication skills with clients and coworkers

Attention to detail and strong work ethic

Exceptional writing skills

Ability to work under aggressive deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience (required):

Through college preparation and/or technical preparation and/or experience using technology in communication and training. AAS in computer information systems or equivalent.
K12 and community college preferred, 2 + years experience with designing interactive multimedia. Proven experience working in creating technical courseware for students and faculty

Specific Skills:

Use of MS Office computer product, website development knowledge

Education (preferred):

Bachelor’s degree in education or computer science or equivalent.

SALARY: $29,716 per year, Full-Time, 2011-12 Classified Salary Schedule, Level 28, Step 1.

FRINGE BENEFITS: Family health, dental, vision insurance, employee term life, and disability insurance provided at a minimal employee contribution. Participation in PERS after 6 months, with a 6% employee contribution.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit completed application packet, transcripts and up to 3 letters of reference (optional) with any other supporting documents you would like to include.

CONTACT: Tina Richardson, Human Resources Assistant, (541) 440-4626 voice or TDD. UCC Personnel will provide, upon request, reasonable accommodation during the application process for individuals with disabilities. AA/EEO. Please Note: No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated. To apply, send the completed UCC application (available below), references, and copies of transcripts from an accredited college/university.

UCC Employment Application