Instructional Specialist I, 12 Month Salaried

About the role

The Instructional Specialist I teaches and serves as the Instructor of Record and Program Manager for the Career Center’s asynchronous, virtual Experience Recognition Program (ERP).

Responsibilities

• Teaches and manages ERP, overseeing instruction, program administration, student outreach and engagement, assessment, campus partnerships, and operational management.
• Manages day-to-day operations and functionality of ERP, including enrollment processes, course administration, student tracking, and program reporting.
• Processes and reviews student applications for enrollment eligibility and completion requirements.
• Maintains and updates student marketing and outreach materials, ERP webpages, registration instructions, course materials, and Learning Management System course content each semester.
• Contributes to program assessment reports and recommends enhancements and operational improvements.
• Collaborates with technology vendors and campus partners to support ERP application systems and experiential learning management tools.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that align with university policies, accreditation standards, and experiential learning best practices.
• Promotes ERP participation and experiential learning opportunities across the university community.
• Liaises with various campus partners for successful ERP management and instruction.
• Co-teaches one section of SDS 3340 Introduction to Career Development as needed.
• Works occasional nights or weekends to deliver presentations and participate in networking events, career fairs, or programming.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Higher Education, Career Counseling, Adult Education or a related field; or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience.
• Experience teaching and/or providing workshops or trainings to a variety of audiences.
• Experience in event management or coordination, managing complex projects and/or program planning and evaluation.
• Experience with Canvas or other learning management systems, student information systems, PowerPoint, and student-data-related technologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and experience building and maintaining positive working relationships.