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XS-001 - Virtual Learning Environment Designer and Analyst - School of Extended Studies

The School of Extended Studies is seeking a Virtual Learning Environment Designer and Analyst to manage the design, development and evaluation of elearning programs and courses implemented, supported and/or managed by the department of Online Program Services. The VLE Designer & Analyst reports to the Director of Online Program Services and assists the Director by providing project management and data to support departmental priorities and planning.

 

The VLE Designer & Analyst brings a project manager's skill set to the design of programs and courses, managing process, budget and workflow as well as creating documentation of project goals and progress. In addition, this candidate for this position must demonstrate a working understanding of instructional design for elearning and a current knowledge of academic and instructional technologies and how they impact the VLE design process. The VLE Designer & Analyst can expect to supervise both instructional designers and student technical support workers and work on cross-functional program design and evaluation teams on which he/she bears the responsibility for managing budget, priorities and timelines with a high degree of detail. This is a full-time position.

 

Required Qualifications

•  PhD in Education, Educational Technology or related field, or MA/MS with 3 years of experience.

•  Experience implementing online learning systems and knowledge of related hardware and software.

•  Experience in planning and implementing elearning courses and programs.

•  Experience managing educational technology projects in educational environments.

•  Experience in designing successful elearning courses.

•  Professional level writing and communication skills.

•  Demonstrated experience in planning, project management and project budgeting.

•  Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in an academic setting.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

•  Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, administrators and content developers engaged in elearning.

•  Experience with and knowledge of contemporary standards in online student service provision.

•  Demonstrated problem solving ability in technology environments.

•  Ability to work independently within collaborative teams.

•  Strong and demonstrable ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks.

 

 

Compensation

The annual salary rate for this position is $53,000- $59,000 depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package including fully-paid healthcare, reduced tuition rates for employees or one dependent at any of the OUS institutions, and a generous retirement and vacation package.

 

To Apply  

Email resume, cover letter, & the names and contact information for three professional references to solizb@pdx.edu

Or mail to:

Becky Soliz
School of Extended Studies
Portland State University
1633 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97201

Applications will be reviewed immediately and position will remain open until finalists are identified.

 

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

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