Salary: $26.99 Hourly
Location : Grants Pass, OR
Job Type: Part-Time Classified
Job Number: 01726
Division: Student Learning & Success
Department: Outcomes & Assessments
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
General Statement of Responsibilities
Position Description
Position Title
Instructional Systems Specialist
Secondary Title
Digital Accessibility
Group / Grade
7
Classification
Classified
Work Location
All Campuses
Overtime Eligible
Non-Exempt
Division
Student Learning & Success
Differentials
Department
Outcomes & Assessments
Reports To
Dean of Instruction - Curriculum & Academic Support
Supervision Received
Works under the direction of the Dean of Instruction - Curriculum & Academic Support.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. May oversee student employees.
Position Summary
Primary accessibility technology expert for campus with responsibility for the support, technical direction, assessment, and implementation of new and existing technologies at RCC. This position will work to ensure college technologies are in compliance with State and Federal accessibility requirements, as well as the institution's commitment to access and equity.
Performs administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) and provides instructional design support for faculty involved in web-based course development. Manages user data and user accounts in a variety of college systems with elevated admin privileges. Researches, integrates, tests, and implements third-party LMS applications. Assists and provides support for faculty in design, development, and delivery of various media elements for web-based courses. Coordinates LMS training and course development, as well as day-to-day operations of the LMS help desk for students.
Examples of Duties - Essential Functions
1.
Digital Accessibility

• Develop capabilities for the college in alignment with Universal Design principles.
• Participate in audit and remediation projects, presenting strategies for continual improvement.
• Collaborate with campus accessibility advocates, including key departments and specialists.
• Engage with Access Coordinator, Instructional Systems Specialist, IT, Human Resources, and Outcomes and Assessment.
• Stay updated on accessible technologies, related laws, and best practices.
• Develop a diverse professional network and actively participate in relevant development opportunities.
• Act as the primary trainer for web and technology accessibility across RCC.
• Build and maintain extensive resources for academic and administrative staff, faculty, and students.
• Build and maintain working relationships with campus constituents.
• Lead initiatives toward a fully accessible public web presence and other technology accessibility goals.

2.
LMS Administrator

• Administrates learning management system, including creating course shells for each term, maintaining faculty and student accounts, maintaining web course backups, and supporting the integration/interaction between other College utilized systems.
• Advises, consults, and trains employees on instructional software.
• Serves as the learning management system helpdesk.

3.
Instructional Design & Training

• Works with faculty to produce pedagogically appropriate resources using the LMS.
• Designs and conducts trainings for faculty and students ranging from how to teach in the LMS to principles of instructional design and accessibility.

4.
Other Duties as Assigned

• May participate in College committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Institutional Expectations

• Demonstrates our core values of integrity, collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, sustainability, and courage.
• Actively contributes to a culture of respect and inclusivity by collaborating effectively with students, colleagues, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success.
• Embraces and leverages appropriate technology to accomplish job functions.
• Provides high quality, effective service through learning and continuous improvement.

Screening Criteria
1.
Minimum Qualifications

• Education - A Bachelor's degree in Multimedia, Communications, Instructional Technology or a related field is required.
• Experience - A minimum of two years experience in web-based course development and delivery is required.

Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.
Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the requirement(s). Please see our Applicant Guide for more information on education/experience equivalency guidelines.
2.
Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's Degree is preferred. Certification in administrating current LMS management is preferred.

3.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Core Competencies)

• Knowledge - Instructional design (broad theoretical and conceptual knowledge); multimedia software products used in creating and supporting distributed educational materials; online learning management systems; media production and instructional computing; web design; course development; user and course data management; and Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Skills - Instructional design skills; verbal and written communication; planning and organizing; training.
• Abilities - Work cooperatively with a variety of college staff including faculty and other technical support personnel; work with faculty in online environments; plan and organize course development; work tactfully with faculty throughout complex processes.

4.
Other Requirements

• LMS certification required within six months of being hired.
• For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a valid Oregon Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30-days of employment, and maintenance of an acceptable driving record are required.

5.
Remote Work Options (see AP 7239 Working Remotely for more details)

• This position functions as an in-person work arrangement, working on-campus with either a set schedule or flexibility depending on operational needs.

6.
Physical Demands
The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manual dexterity and coordination are required for more than half of the daily work period (about 75%) which is spent sitting while operating office equipment such as computers, keyboards, 10-key, telephones, and other standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials up to 5 lbs. daily, 5-25 lbs. weekly, 25-60 lbs. occasionally. This position requires both verbal and written communication abilities.

7.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily working indoors in an office environment. The employee is not exposed to hazardous conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and lighting is adequate.

Additional Posting Information

This is a Part-time Classified, 19 hour per week (47.5%, 52 weeks/year) position in the Outcomes & Assessments department. Starting compensation ins entry level for Group 7 on the 2023-24 Classified Salary Schedule.
Position will remain open until filled, with screening scheduled to begin 3/13/2024 . Applications received after the screening date are not guaranteed review. Documents required for submission include a cover letter and resume. Applications missing any of the listed required documents may be considered incomplete and ineligible for further review.
RCC is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to recruit and retain members of historically underrepresented groups and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS AND/OR ASSISTANCE DURING THE HIRING PROCESS MAY CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 541-956-7329. ONLY FINALISTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL AFTER FINAL SELECTION IS MADE. INTERVIEW COSTS ARE AT APPLICANT'S EXPENSE. FINAL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. FOR POSITIONS WITH A DEGREE REQUIRED, ONLY DEGREES RECEIVED FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION WILL BE ACCEPTED; ACCREDITATION MUST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE OFFICE OF DEGREE AUTHORIZATION, US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AS REQUIRED BY ORS 348.609.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Rogue Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
Rogue Community College does not discriminate in any programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. For further policy information and for a full list of regulatory specific contact persons visit the following webpage: www.roguecc.edu/nondiscrimination.
Benefits include pro-rated paid holidays, one pro-rated contract day, and pro-rated paid emergency leave days; 8-credit tuition waiver per quarter; membership in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) when eligible; and eligibility for professional growth funds.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain additional consideration during the RCC employment process under ORS 408.230 and 408.225; OAR 839-006-435 to 839-006-0470, by submitting (attach as Other Document #1) a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215).