POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Operations Coordinator, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1491
GRADE 44
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Assistant Director, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
MAJOR ADMINISTRATOR Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Operations Coordinator, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) assists with the overall planning, development, implementation, and coordination of faculty development activities and programs, manages day-to-day activities related to the department budget, and oversees classroom technology support. The Operations Coordinator, FCTL assists in the assessment of faculty instructional technology needs and recommends appropriate support options. The Operations Coordinator, FCTL presents and facilitates assigned topical training and development sessions in support of the University’s instructional community.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: An Associate’s degree is required with an emphasis in education, construction management, or a computer-related field. A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in education, construction management, or a computer-related field is preferred.
Experience: With an Associate’s degree, four years of experience in an education-related field is required; with a Bachelor’s degree, three years of experience in an education-related field is required. Experience in facilities or classroom design, instructional technology support, teaching methodologies, or curriculum design is required. Experience coordinating projects involving various personnel, such as technicians, architects, engineers, facilities maintenance staff, faculty, and administrators in a University setting is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work effectively with others and demonstrate sound judgment in applying policies and procedures is required. Effective supervisory skills are required. The ability to work cooperatively as part of a team with people of varying levels of expertise is required. Knowledge of adult learning principles and training techniques are required. The ability to organize and coordinate training activities, to evaluate learning, and to maintain accurate records is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. An understanding of instructional technology equipment specifications and their relationship to applications is preferred. An understanding of teaching methodologies, faculty preferences, and multimedia systems and support is preferred. An understanding of related environmental systems, such as furniture and lighting is preferred. The ability to operate, understand, and troubleshoot multimedia presentation systems, other classroom media systems, and other classroom-related equipment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists with the development, coordination, marketing, and implementation of faculty development programs, such as workshops, seminars, conferences, professional resources, and online training programs, to support the University’s instructional community.
2. Oversees classroom technology support by facilitating classroom modifications, assuring the responsive provision of support services, and assuring that faculty and staff have access to training in the effective use of classroom technologies.
3. Oversees the effective utilization of the department budget and monitors expenditures, provides recommendation for optimum utilization of funds, and establishes contracts with internal and external agencies for professional development programs.
4. Assists in the assessment of faculty instructional technology needs and recommends appropriate support options.
5. Coordinates and maintains the departmental website that supports registration, online training programs, and information on FCTL sponsored programs and events.
6. Presents faculty development programs as assigned.
7. Assists with the conducting of assessments and surveys.
8. Works in cooperation with all colleges, the Provost’s Office, the Office of Student Development and Public Affairs, and Student Affairs, including college deans, academic and administrative department heads, faculty, staff, and students.
9. Maintains the faculty development and training resource library by providing professional journals, newsletters, and related publications, evaluating internal and externally produced training and educational materials and adding such materials to the library.
10. Attends state and national conferences related to faculty development and gives presentations promoting successful programs.
11. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
12. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required.
13. Contributes to the overall success of the FCTL by performing all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Operations Coordinator, FCTL is supervised by the Assistant Director, FCTL and supervises the Classroom Specialist directly and classroom instructional technology support staff indirectly, administrative support staff, and graduate assistants.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
FEBRUARY 2014
