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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ABOUT AUGUSTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Augusta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a two-year college located in Augusta, Georgia. Since its opening in 1961, Augusta Technical College remains dedicated to promoting the educational, economic, and community development in its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties). The college offers over 100 academic programs in high-demand areas such as Allied Health Sciences & Nursing, Business, Public & Professional Services, Cyber, Digital and Engineering Technologies accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The college also offers adult education/GED, ESL, and continuing education programs through the Division of Economic Development.

ABOUT AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

Augusta, GA is a regional center for medicine, biotechnology, and cyber security. Located near the Georgia/South Carolina border (Central Savannah River Area), the area holds many accolades: Most Neighborly City in America, Best Cities to Start a Business, and a Top Ten Places in the South to Hire Vets. The area is internationally known for the PGA’s Master’s Tournament held at the Augusta National Golf Club and being the home of James Brown; while also bolstering the Augusta Riverwalk, Savannah Rapids Pavilion, Evans Towne Center Park, and home of the US Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon.

ABOUT THE POSITION Job Title: Distance Education Director Job Code: 10056 Campus Location: Augusta Campus

Salary: Commensurate with education and work experience (Salary Range $65,156- $71,222)

JOB SUMMARY

The Director is responsible for the administration, development and implementation of initiatives, supervision of employees, and management of the operating budget for an office/department/program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent experience, training and certifications in media or communications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three years’ experience using a Learning Management System (LMS), teaching fully online courses, and developing content for online learning. Experience with tools within the LMS, such as Qwickly, SoftChalk, and Collaborate.

COMPETENCIES

Online teaching experience at the postsecondary level, aptitude for using and learning educational software applications, proficiency with data tracking, ability to plan for long term goals and maintain detailed records, self-direction, excellent human relations skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

MAJOR DUTIES

The overall focus of the Distance Education Director is to provide LMS administration and oversee the Distance Education office and staff.

1. Attends statewide distance education coordinator meetings through the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).

2. Coordinates department efforts to maintain high accessibility rates in all courses.

3. Designs, implements, and follows through with a minimum of 3 projects per year to assess and evaluate, through data collection, Distance Education related procedures, practices, or services.

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4. Provides distance education related data for college-wide grants, initiatives, and institutional and programmatic accreditation bodies.

5. Serves on the Distance Education Steering Council.

6. Works directly with the Instructional Design Specialist as a facilitator for maintaining quality of courses and content in the LMS.

7. Assists the Instructional Design Specialist with facilitating and maintaining Badge (online orientation for students) and entering student completion of Badge Training in students’ Banner records.

8. Supports the Instructional Design Specialist and Subject Matter Experts (instructors) to design and implement educationally and pedagogically sound courses as designated by the dean for accreditation initiatives.

9. Learns and stays updated on LMS functions and software available to Distance Ed faculty.

10. Updates the Distance Education manual regularly.

11. In coordination with the Instructional Design Specialist, maintains department budget.

12. Communicates with advisors about enrollment procedures.

13. Communicates regularly with faculty about all Distance Education functions, procedures, and LMS-related occurrences.

14. Communicates regularly with deans about the training of faculty and quality of instruction related to their academic school.

15. Serves as the liaison for eCampus, attends liaison meetings, coordinates courses offered through eCampus, provides training for eCampus instructors, coordinates TEAMS referrals for eCampus students, and provides a final check of grade entry for eCampus courses.

16. Other duties as assigned by supervisor, the Dean of Academic Affairs.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The position will remain open until filled. All applications packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at JobCenter (easyhrweb.com). As a part of the application process, interested candidates will be required to upload other documents including a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center once the position has been filled. All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, fingerprinting, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

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Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Augusta, GA 30906: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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