St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Director, eCampus, Web & Instructional Technology        

DEPARTMENT: Web & Instructional Technology          SITE: Seminole

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P                                            GRADE: E

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coordinates cutting-edge online instruction and services, providing instructional technology training, instructional design assistance, course delivery support and web development college-wide. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Coordinates eCampus operations on all sites.

v      Develops goals and long-range strategies for online instruction and services.

v      Identifies new markets and market niches for online instruction and services.

v      Engages in marketing and otherwise promotes growth of online learning and services to meet and expand demand congruent with the institutional mission.

v      Initiates research, evaluation, demonstration and recommendation of emerging technologies and methods in software and hardware.

v      Facilitates instructional improvement by managing teams of faculty and staff for designing, developing and implementing prototypical projects.

v      Surveys and benchmarks "best practices" in online services and instruction and proposes recommendations for improvement based on such best practices.

v      Supervises the training of faculty in instructional technologies.

v      Leads the development of world-class web-enhanced, blended, and online courses.

v      Monitors and promotes activity that supports evaluation and quality improvement in online courses and programs.

v      Provides the leadership in selecting, training, critiquing and making recommendations for enhancing the College’s learning management system software.

v      Coordinates the review of, and develops recommendations for, policies, procedures and practices related to the Web and online instruction.

v      Coordinates the procurement, development, maintenance, and quality assurance of a college-wide web content management system.

v      Analyzes web development needs and works with technical, artistic, and editorial staff of the college to develop applications.

v      Informs the College community of technological innovations and the potential for using such innovations to meet College goals.

v      Coordinates and directs the professional development of web and instructional technology staff.

v      Exhibits knowledge of technology usage; contributes heavily to college-wide technology decisions via participation in the Technology Oversight Group.

v      Coordinates with Video Services on video projects, including planning with faculty, shooting, and editing and plans for best use of production facilities and equipment.

v      Serves as designated representative of the college for Florida Distance Learning Consortium and related committees.

v      Develops and implements department budgets.

v      Performs related duties as required.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology or related area. Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Five (5) years experience in instructional technology implementation and development.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of practices and procedures involved in online instruction and services.  Knowledge of college technology development goals, policies and expectations. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with administrators, internally and externally. Ability to maintain good working relationships with students, faculty and staff. Facility with computers and various platforms. Verbal and written communications skills. Office management and supervisory skills. Interpersonal relations skills. 

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