General Information

The Health Education Design Group ( HEDG ) is seeking a part-time Software Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in the uploading, management, and support of our e-learning platform hosted on grant partner sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in JavaScript, LMS administration, and backend web development.

HEDG is a part of JMU’s Institute for Innovation in Health & Human Services ( IIHHS ). The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services is an anti-racist and anti-discrimination organization which is against all forms of violence and is committed to identifying and dismantling systems of oppression, racist and discriminatory policies, practices, and processes to build healthier and safer communities where all individuals can thrive.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Instructional Designers to review and QA Articulate Storyline files, ensuring error-free navigation, video embedding, and overall functionality.
• Implement custom JavaScript completion functions and additional Articulate supplemental features.
• Improve upon and document processes and procedures for this position.
• Perform maintenance tasks as needed, including preventative maintenance.
• Manage file storage and backups for archive.
• Liaise with key partners to ensure functionality of all Articulate features, and connection to Career Compass.
• Conduct thorough module testing to ensure alignment with instructional design objectives.

• Archive all course assets, maintain a directory file identifier, and update the Master Module List Spreadsheet.
• Back up all external content, uploading to the e-learning platform on Amazon S3 under the designated module number folder.

• Respond to user support tickets and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with partner staff.
• Repair broken links, replace/re-upload damaged content, and ensure LMS/browser compatibility.

• Generate user data reports, including user numbers, completion statistics, and other requested information.

Qualifications

Condition(s) of Employment

This is a part-time wage position working up to 29 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Date

04/26/2023

Beginning Review Date

05/04/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.

The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically

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Minimum Reference(s) Required

3

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/14496

Additional Posting Information