Lead Distance Education Technologist/Developer

• Bachelor's degree in education, educational technology, instructional design, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in the development of online instructional content using best practices in Universal Design.
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops and tutorials in a variety of engaging and innovative formats.

• Experience as a distance learning instructor/facilitator.
• ADA Compliance Certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, California State, and WASC Accreditation regulations and guidelines relating to distance education.
• Demonstrated ability to produce Section 508-compliant course content and test accessibility using assistive technology guidelines and tools, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and 2.1 (A/AA), and Universal Design for Learning principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to produce innovative and engaging multimedia content using current media production tools, best practices, and emerging trends in instructional technology, accessibility, and instructional design.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, and administer current course management systems and instructional technology tools.
• Knowledge of the California Community College California Virtual College Online Education Initiative (CVC/OEI) course design rubric and equity-minded course design.
• Experience with learning management systems, such as Canvas, and related software and applications.
• Ability to use a customer-oriented approach to collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, administration, classified staff, students, and community members.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, coupled with robust project management abilities, including attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with little direction or as part of a team; skill in collegial decision-making and consensus-building.
• Commitment to academic excellence and ability to represent the Department and College in a wide variety of on-campus and community settings.
• Demonstrated experience working with communities that have been traditionally underserved by higher education and experience with pedagogies reflecting intersections of race, culture, class, ethnic, and queer identities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Abilities:

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
• Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
• Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions.
• Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Technical Expertise
• Digital Media Management
• Instructional Design
• Faculty Collaboration
• Universal Design in Learning (UDL)
• Technical Support
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Project Management