St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Coordinator, Distance Learning Program

DEPARTMENT: National Terrorism Preparedness Institute SITE: Allstate

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P                                                    GRADE: C

BASIC FUNCTIONS: 

Plans and coordinates selected Distance Learning initiatives, projects and activities under the direction of the Program Director. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Plans, develops, and coordinates instructional noncredit and/or college credit programs.

v      Coordinates procedures and policies for programs and projects and/or instructional programs:

Ø       Via a variety of media and technologies, including the production of television, audio, and video programming; video conferencing; and web technologies or

Ø       Via a variety of technological delivery systems including software imbedded training and the development of the web site, web pages, web repository, portals, and web-based training as well as being responsible for planning and managing the incorporation of technological systems.

v      Manages the division, projects, and technical staff.

v      Recommends hiring adjunct technical personnel/subject matter experts and directs and evaluates personnel.

v      Recommends policy and direction for selected distance learning initiatives (in the areas of instructional television, telecourse, and teleconferencing or in the areas of technology-based distance learning initiatives), and works with other departments and entitles as assigned in forgoing distance learning and other technology-mediated instructional partnerships.

v      Provides direction and leadership for enhancing distance learning alternatives and the identification of resources required.

v      Assists Program Director in staying within project budget requirements.

v      Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years experience in some phase of distance learning, technology management and/or curriculum development required. Proven project management experience required. Experience in an emergency management field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership, problem solving and team building skills.

Revised: 09/2006