Teaching Support Specialist I

About the role

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 5 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate the remote work arrangement at any time.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of and implement best practices for distance learning and Moodle platform to maintain current materials and serve as lead educator for three web-based course module sessions (listed above).
• Aid with the recruitment of program participants; cultivate participant engagement and provide participant feedback on assignments; address participants’ content and technology questions daily (checking five to six days per week); and organize evaluation of sessions.
• Hold occasional office hours via Zoom and update content as necessary, such as posting a new video or resources requested by participants.
• Work with supervisor to review course evaluation and update materials and approaches based on lessons learned to facilitate significant learning experiences among participants.
• If enrollment does not meet the minimum of 15 participants across three courses, hours per week will be reduced. If enrollment has potential to exceed maximum participants additional hours per week may be added if desired by both employee and supervisor or course will close registration at maximum.
• Help edit Moodle courses run by CGBL as needed, including the Cornell Garden-Based Learning Library, and answer questions from CCE educators about these resources.
• Assist other instructors in editing their Moodle courses as needed.

Requirements

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and up to 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Background in Instructional Design in Online Course Environments (Moodle Platform), Background in Organic Gardening, Gardening Design and/or School and Community Garden Management, Adult teaching or education experience (5+ years), preferably in an online environment, Attention to detail, High quality customer service and communication skills (responsive to emails), Ability to problem solve independently, Content knowledge appropriate to topics of the courses, Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.

Skills

Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, with experience creating, editing and instructing through online courses.

Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.