Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.
Campus: Cranford
General Description:
Works collaboratively with the faculty, staff, and students of the College in the production of course materials suitable for distribution via electronic, digital, and virtual mediums. Supports online course delivery and online students. Provides technical support for faculty using educational technology tools in the classroom. Collects, analyzes, and distributes data.
Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:
· Deploys specific projects/tasks to meet the needs of faculty and students pertaining to course materials suitable for distribution via electronic, digital, and virtual mediums.
· Supports technology platforms used by students enrolled in online, hybrid, and traditional courses.
· Assists in the development of course materials that are functional, intuitive, and simple while being informative and interactive.
· Produces learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation and multimedia to support teaching, learning, and college information needs.
· Responsible for online course development.
· Project manager in the preparation of schedules outlining the essential steps to be taken.
· Provides assistance and training to faculty in technology tools and methods, uses of instructional software, and effective uses of multimedia.
· Provides training for the ethical use of electronic, digital, and virtual content in online, hybrid, and traditional course formats.
· Conducts group, one-on-one, and online instruction for faculty on the use of educational technology tools and the Learning Management System.
· Assists with creating learning objects for use on desktop platforms and mobile devices.
· Supports mobile and desktop platforms for both PC and Mac.
· Assists in the production of standard and ad-hoc reporting by collecting, analyzing, and distributing data.
· Assists in researching, developing and documenting procedures, online course operations, and technology policies.
· Attends College meetings as assigned.
· Attends College events and participates in a team environment.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.
Experience:
· Previous experience preferred in educational technology, education, educational programming, or academic technology.
· Previous experience in online course design and programming desirable.
Competencies and Skills Required:
· Previous experience preferred in educational technology, education, educational programming, or academic technology.
· Previous experience in online course design and programming desirable.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
· This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
· Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
· No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
· Some travel required.
Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/DisabledDisclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.
Union County College is a public, comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, and accessible education programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jersey’s 19 community colleges, serving both transfer-oriented students and career-minded students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degree. Union is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
