Educational Specialist- Centra College- Full-Time

About the role

The Educational Specialist collaborates with Centra College administration, faculty, staff, and students to enhance teaching, learning, and student success through evidence-based instructional practices and effective use of academic resources. This role supports the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of instruction across all academic programs, using program data and student outcomes to identify gaps, improve course quality, and strengthen engagement and performance. In collaboration with the administrative team, the Educational Specialist manages the Learning Management System (LMS) and other instructional tools as they relate to course delivery and student learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of instruction across academic programs.
• Assist in the development and refinement of course materials to enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and instructional quality.
• Use program data, student performance metrics, and feedback to identify learning gaps and recommend evidence-based improvements.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty and students in the effective use of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other instructional tools as they relate to coursework.
• Support the day-to-day functionality of instructional systems (e.g., LMS) to ensure a consistent and effective learning experience.
• Develop and deliver training and professional development focused on instructional best practices, course design, and student engagement strategies.
• Partner with faculty and academic leaders to implement initiatives that strengthen teaching effectiveness and student success.
• Evaluate and recommend instructional resources and tools that align with curricular goals and enhance the learning environment.
• Assist in maintaining quality standards for course design and delivery, including alignment with institutional and accreditation expectations.
• Serve as a liaison to the organization’s IT department by escalating technical issues beyond the scope of instructional support while maintaining clear role boundaries.
• Provide responsive, student-centered support to address barriers impacting learning and course participation.
• Contribute to ongoing assessment and continuous improvement efforts related to teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
• Participate in assigned committees with at least 80% attendance.
• Attend required college functions.
• Follow through on commitments and requests in a timely, effective manner.
• Show respect and courtesy for the needs, work, and skills of others.
• Support a strong team model by working towards solutions, involving others in resolutions, and celebrating successes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, educational technology, instructional design, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in working with teaching and learning tools, instructional design, or related field.
• Knowledge of current learning theories and instructional design models.
• Experience with educational software and digital learning platforms.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems and teach new learning systems.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of educators, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, teaching and learning technologies, or similar field.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The setting for this role will include office and classroom settings.
• Exposure to controlled temperature environments, both hot and cold, is to be expected.
• Normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to communicate with others.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, demonstrate hand and finger dexterity, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
• Expected physical workload: Sedentary Work—exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Machines, tools, and equipment used: Computer and added devices, instructional devices and equipment (e.g., Promethean board, recording studio equipment).

Pay

$58,926 - $88,389 / Year