Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with College deans and division chairs, information technology services and others to create, review, edit, and share analytic reports for comprehensive evaluation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Subject Matter Experts and assist with the development of content that supports what students need to learn, sequencing of the content, and development of content.
• Collect and disseminate information pertaining to best practices in educational assessment, curriculum development and technology-infused innovations.
• Create and conduct seminars, workshops and trainings on various education and technology related topics, including LMS orientation for new faculty.
• Review online and hybrid courses by applying the assessment best practices to ensure the highest level of course quality, student experience and engagement.
• Assist with the process for systematic review and evaluation of the planning unit and the College according to the institutional effectiveness model adopted by the College, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes and plans.
• Attend the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Use interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Works one-on-one and in groups with faculty and staff to create online and hybrid courses, services and instructional material.
• In collaboration with appropriate department staff, administrate the Learning Management System which includes creating, backing up and restoring courses, managing user and course accounts, tracking the training and registration, and professional development
• Research new instructional technologies for viability within instructional/classroom setting and advises management on equipment and training needs.
• Design, develop and produce media elements for courses and other projects. Advises on production issues, including content acquisition, multimedia authoring, animation, graphics, video and audio.
• Monitor appropriate usage by instructors of materials concerning copyright laws and intellectual property law.
• Maintain up-to-date computer skills by attending training on new equipment and learning new/modified procedures and software.
• Ensure each course in LMS meets the ADA compliance and accessibility
• Serve on college committees when requested
• Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts
• Perform other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Instruction, Dean of Instruction, and/or President.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an earned Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Instructional or Educational Technology, Education, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related field
• Experience with proprietary learning technology solutions and learning management systems
• Experience with computerized systems
• Experience with post-production tasks including video and audio editing, effects, branding and file compression
• Experience with online course development and evaluation
• Experience with various e-learning authoring software and tools

• Earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Instructional or Educational Technology, Education, Information Technology, or related field
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience as an Instructional Technologist, Instructional Developer, or Instructional Designer

• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college
• Sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
• Commitment to teaching and learning, where recent high school graduates, adult students, and non-traditional students are involved

Application Procedures/Additional Information

• An on-line application
• Current resume
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.43% (effective 10/01/21)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.32% (effective 10/01/21)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.43%(effective 10/01/21)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.32% (effective 10/01/21)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.