ELEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER

Salary: Grade 5 £30,487 to £34,980 per annum, depending on relevant experience Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term for 12 months

Location: Manchester - On Site- Monday-Friday

Job Specification

Role Overview: Support the eLearning Manager in developing innovative e-learning activities, resources, and support services for the Library and central support services. Develop e-learning materials to enhance student experiences and maintain responsibility for the online elements of the Library's skills programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality eLearning resources with the eLearning Technologist(s).
• Advise staff on using technology in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Support the Teaching, Learning, and Students team to deliver customer-focused services.
• Assist staff with using the University's digital learning environment (DLE).
• Participate in the University-wide eLearning network.
• Contribute to reports on eLearning activities.
• Engage in continuing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with University policies, including health and safety, equality, diversity, inclusion, and information governance.
• Work at any Library site and be flexible with working hours as required.
• Wear Library-branded clothing.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience in developing learner-focused materials/activities.
• Understanding of planning, designing, developing, testing, and evaluating eLearning resources.
• Awareness of online learning pedagogy and effective teaching practices.
• Collaborative working skills with subject matter experts and staff.
• Ability to resolve problems independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Experience in eLearning projects and using learning software/web applications.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of instructional design/pedagogy for eLearning.
• Experience with Blackboard Learn or similar LMS/VLE.
• User experience/accessibility design or testing.
• Video and audio production skills.
• Experience in coding (JavaScript or other scripting languages

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