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POSITION: E-Learning Systems Administrator
Search #8068APR
Full time, Classified position
DEPARTMENT: E-Learning
DATE TO START: As soon as possible after closing.
STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience.
Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city. The Senior campus, College of Technology and Downtown campus together are home to approximately 5,000 students. The University has six colleges, which offer a wide variety of degree programs to its students. Montana State University Billings employs approximately 500 employees, who together work hard to create an outstanding University.
E-Learning Department: The E-Learning Hub provides leadership and support to faculty, students and staff and ensures adherence to the highest standards of quality in all MSU B E-Learning initiatives and activities.
DESCRIPTION: The primary role of the E-Learning Systems Administrator is to coordinate and provide technical support for the E-Learning delivery platform, assessment systems and portfolio system. It is an expectation to respond to faculty support request within 48-hours of inquiry.
This position will maintain and update E-Learning courses, course and user creation, provide site backup, maintain E-Learning Reports, provide system and user support to faculty evaluation process, provide excellent customer service and support and continue efforts for the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Assessment process.
This role will communicate with faculty and staff regarding Course Management System (CMS) status, upgrades and issues, provide CMS related content, information and training to faculty and staff on an ongoing basis. Determine and coordinate the technical training to assist faculty in creating and maintaining courses with in CMS.
Beneficial Skills or Characteristics:
· Demonstrated ability to both lead and participate as a member of team projects.
· Knowledge of software tools used for developing media.
· Demonstrated ability to learn software tools used to create E-Learning course materials.
· Knowledge of adult education principles and practices.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Excellent organizational skills.
· Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
· Excellent customer service skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree required.
· Excellent facilitation, collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
· A record of creative problem solving in professional information technology settings.
· Broad knowledge of educational technology and E-Learning.
Two to four years experience in the following:
· Previous working experience and knowledge of CMS and/or instructional design.
· Strong knowledge of PC operations and personal software applications
Programs to include but not limited to:
o Microsoft Office Suite
o Expression Web or similar program
o Windows Movie Maker or similar program.
· Previous problem solving experience within an IT environment.
REVIEW DATE: Applications received by May 5, 2008, will be given preference review; however, the position is open filled.
APPLY: Submit a Letter of Application addressing the above qualifications/skills, MSU B Employment Application, Resume with a list of 3 references including names, addresses and telephone numbers, Authorization for Background Check Form to:
Human Resources Office/EEO-AA Office
Montana State University-Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101-0298
Phone: (406) 657-2278; FAX: (406) 657-2120
http://www.msubillings.edu
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
(In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.)
In accordance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the MSU Billings Crime Statistics of Specified Crimes is available for applicant review online at http://www.msubillings.edu/security, or can be accessed in the Human Resources Office, Student Union Building Room 225.
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS IS AN ADA/AA/EEO EMPLOYER. Qualified women, persons from minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with
eligible veteran status are encouraged to apply. Contact Human Resources Office, MSU Billings, for more information regarding preference or accommodation (406/657-2278/TTY).