Distance Education Coordinator – Office of Distance Education

Salary:                     Commensurate with experience
Benefits:                  The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                  Office of Distance Education
Position Status:        Full-time                                             
Hours:                       Varied
Position Number:      241286/10-1207                
FLSA Status:             Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Distance Education Coordinator assists the Director of Online Learning & Strategy in advancement of Duquesne University’s distance education initiatives. This role ensures student and faculty success through high-quality online learning experiences while maintaining institutional regulatory compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages compliance with Distance Education regulations, manage State Authorization and Professional Licensure process for compliance.

Supports best practices in online course and program delivery. This includes use of rubrics to evaluate online instruction to ensure quality standards and Regular & Substantive Interaction (RSI) requirements are met.

Supports University Digital Accessibility efforts to achieve and maintain WCAG 2.1 compliance.
Represents the Office of Online Learning and Strategy [Distance Education] at both internal and external events and trainings.

Utilizes emerging technologies and remain current on best practices in distance and higher education to support strategic goals.

Assists faculty and staff with recording and post-production of instructional videos utilizing recording studios.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.

1-3 years of work-related experience.

Instruction Designer Certificate (or comparable credential attained through degree).

Quality Matters or Other Online Course Evaluation Certification within 90 days of hire.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) or similar designing for accessibility and learning credential within 90 days of hire.

Experience in distance education.

Experience in regulatory compliance and distance education regulations such as SARA.

Demonstrated knowledge of best practice in online course development, delivery and student learning. 

Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles and emerging online learning technologies.

Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).

Expertise in the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

Background in student success initiatives.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Instructional Design, Education or related field from an accredited educational institution.

Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Strong communication skills, ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies, collaboration and teamwork, initiative and task completion. 

Ability to explore and adapt to emerging technologies and practices in higher education

Proficiency with video recording, editing, post-production software and tools
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.